When disaster struck, students of Oxford International School didn’t just watch from the sidelines; they stepped up to help. Studying in one of the best English medium schools in Dhaka, our students lead the charge in Bangladesh flood relief aid. The recent floods in Bangladesh have left many families devastated.
Areas that took the most hit from the flood were Comilla, Chittagong, Feni, and other villages situated around these areas. Low-lying regions were the hardest hit, with homes, farmlands, and roads submerged under water.
The situation worsened as the water levels started to rise with people being flushed away from their villages to unknown locations. This also led to cutting off entire communities from necessities. The flood swept away thousands of poultry farms and fish, submerged thousands of hectares of agricultural land, and inundated parts of the Dhaka-Chittagong Highway.
With the Indian government opening their dams, the water levels in the rivers Muhuri, Kahua, and Ceylonia are 100 cm above the border. The local government and many volunteer groups have already started providing flood victims with relief aid and financial assistance.
Our Scout Group students were among those who took to the streets with a mission close to their hearts, gathering funds to send relief to the flood victims in Cumilla, Feni, and Chittagong. They spent the entire day trying to contact anyone who was willing to help.
They then walked from one road to another, urging everyone to contribute to this worthy cause. Our students not only gathered the funds but were also scheduled to send the funds to aid those who were affected by the flood.
Students of Oxford International School quickly organized themselves by gathering supplies, raising funds, and volunteering their time to support the relief efforts. With guidance from their teachers and parents, the students became a vital part of the community’s response. Despite the disruption to their own lives, they prioritized the needs of others.
This sense of duty was not only taught in the classroom but also exercised on the ground by our teachers and students. Their efforts have brought hope to countless families struggling to recover from the floods. These students showed that age doesn’t define impact; what matters is the will to make a difference whether you take part in English-medium classes or not.
Through their actions, they’ve not only supported flood victims but have also set an inspiring example for others to follow. In a time of crisis, the students of Oxford International School proved that anyone can be a hero, no matter how young.
Their narrative demonstrates more than just acts of generosity; it also highlights the strength of community and the positive impact that unity can have. They indeed stand out amongst the best English-medium schools in Dhaka in both classrooms and the streets.
