” I love learning through practical work!” Linkon, 15 years old

“My name is Linkon. I am 15 years old. I live in the South of Bangladesh. My parents are poor. We never had enough food to eat or clothes to wear. My parents used to work for other people. Even though they worked very hard, their income was never sufficient to support us. We hardly could survive. 
Because my parents were hard working, there was little space for love and affection as they were never really home to spend time with me. Realizing that, my parents applied for a place at the Baptist Children Village (BCV) in Khulna, a place for boys from underprivileged social background, who are given a chance to education. 
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One day staff from BCV visited us at home. They talked to my parents and evaluated the situation of my family. So, at the end, I was given a chance to stay at the BCV and to get good education at school. At the BCV we also get education in religious matters. We learn about God, the bible and our Christian faith. At first, I really struggled to be away from home. I cried a lot and refused to study.

The BCV staff though, cared about me a lot! I slowly started to feel at home, as they were kind and loving and patient with me. Now I really love to be at the BCV and I can pay attention to our teachers in class. I sometimes struggle with my homework and the lessons being taught, but I really enjoy being engaged in practical work! I believe, I would enjoy being trained in handicraft and technical/mechanical work. Still, I do my best to study well and I’m thankful for the chance to go to school and to get some practical experience in agriculture and house keeping. I can make use of this knowledge in the future and for the benefit of my family.”