Distressed Children International (DCI) is a non-profit organization working to protect child rights and help families out of the poverty cycle through education, healthcare, and income generating opportunities. Distressed Children International also connects American youth to less fortunate children in other countries, educating them about the challenges facing children worldwide and inspiring them to take leadership in humanitarian causes. Distressed Children & Infants International (DCI) is a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization registered in the United States and operating around the world. All donations to DCI is tax-deductible for US tax-payers.
Founded in 2003 by a Bangladeshi entrepreneur, Dr. Ehsan Hoque, DCI aims to improve the socio-economic, educational, and health conditions of underprivileged children worldwide. DCI operates in Bangladesh and India, and runs essential programs geared towards children health and overall well-being.
At present Distressed Children International or Distressed Children & Infants International (DCI) has the following programs:
- Sun Child Sponsorship Program
- Orphan Support Program
- Healthcare for Underprivileged Program
- Blindness Prevention Program
- Journey for Child Rights & Sight and
- Youth Leadership Program
Distressed Children International accomplishments in Numbers:
• Number of underprivileged village children able to continue their education: 1,100
• Number of impoverished village children receiving free healthcare: 3,520
• Number of orphans getting healthcare and education support: 330
• Number of disadvantaged children received free eye care: 3,822
• Number of adults received free eye care: 3,200
• Number of Dhaka City slum residents provided with free healthcare and medicine: 7,400
• Number of villagers given relief and rehabilitation support following Cyclones Sidr & Aila: 1,500
• Number of volunteers have been trained: 250