February 2024・Issue 27

THE ASIA CHRISTIAN EDUCATION FUND

ACEFNews Letter
FEBRUARY 2024 NO.2
INDEX（）“Recommending the three ’-sion’ s” Jun Yamaguchi
ACEF Youth Crowdfunding “A Tribute of Gratitude:
Retirement Bonuses for Teachers in Bangladesh"
BDP’s Director Hemanta: Report on 3/17 Invitation toStudy Tour members dinner on 3/14
Invitation to Online Bangla Lessons
Information on ACEF LINE stickers】▶︎URL https://acef.or.jp/mail_mag_2024february_2/※English version available on homepage!

【↑From the 2023 ACEF Summer Study Tour

Thank you for always reading ACEF'semail newsletter. We send this newsletterto our members, donors, and everyone
we have met through events to share
updates on ACEF's activities in Japanand our colla﻿borative projects withpartners in Bangladesh. Today, we have
5 articles to report and inform you about
various topics.

“Recommending the three ’-sion’ s” （Jun Yamaguchi, board of trustees）"VISION and MISSION are the two major elements for NGOs. I believe there's a third'SION' which is necessary, and that is 'PASSION.' Over 20 years ago, I participated in myfirst study tour and since then, I've been captivated by Bangladesh and BDP, participating
in ST numerous times. Why do I keep wanting to return to Bangladesh repeatedly? It's
because of PASSION. This same passion applies to my involvement in primary school
education. It's not just a job; it's about dedication, love, and bonds. Regardless of thewords used, these underlying feelings are crucial. BDP members have becomeneighbors living far beyond the boundaries of countries and organizations, they arefriends for life. Without these feelings, an NGO cannot sustain itself. Last summer, when I
visited Bangladesh after 10 years, the overwhelming feeling of returning home increased.
Someday, I wish to have my ashes scattered in Jamalpur or Pubail."【Crowdfunding】A Tribute of Gratitude: Retirement Bonuses
for Teachers in Bangladesh, Crowdfunding by ACEF YouthDue to financial difficulties, 14 BDP Schools have unfortunately been forced to close,leading to the resignation of 31 teachers. In gratitude for the dedication of theseteachers who have worked tirelessly for the children of BDP Schools over the years,
ACEF Youth will be organizing a crowdfunding campaign from March 1st (Fri.) toMarch 31st (Sun.). We hope to support the future endeavors of these teachers in anyway possible. We kindly ask you to spread the word among your families, schools,workplaces, churches, and friends. Your support in assisting the teachers who are
crucial to the education of children in Bangladesh would be greatly appreciated. 1

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Director Hemanta and Vice Director Peter are arriving in Japan this March!
From March 13th to 18th, Director Hemanta and Vice-Chairman Peter will be visiting
Japan. Although time is limited, they hope to meet as many people as possible,
including a visit to the Kansai region. On the day before their return, March 17th, asmall briefing session is planned from 17:00 in a hybrid format (at the Waseda
Kirisutokyokaikan 4F conference room and online). Please join this report session!
Further details will be announced later.
If you are able to attend the dinner meeting from 7:00 PM onwards,
please contact Director Yanagihara by email, phone, fax, LINE, etc.,with the date of attendance and the number of people! (Location:Around Waseda University)
Sign up ▶︎https://forms.gle/wz 2sXZiqsTDYfP6R8

みんなでたベンレッのしガス ルン
語はくInvitation to Online Bengali Lessons
We are hosting a beginner-level online Bangla lesson starting
this week! You are welcome to join us!
When 15:00-16:00 // March 2 & 23
Lecturer Ms. Yuko Fukushima
Fees Free
Sign up https://forms.gle/s2U9NpYFrTX6kxcS9【【【じめ【ませんか？

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New Arrival from ACEF! LINE Stamps are now available!
We collaborated with ACEF Youth to create LINE stamps. In addition to everyday
phrases in Japanese, we also included phrases in Bengali...! It's a deluxe set of
16 stamps. Be sure to get yours from the link below!

https://store.line.me/stickershop/product/25719047

Scan here todownload!

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