Re-union with Papri’s parents celebrated
Almost 150 People welcomed Bijoy International as they have taken initiative to find Papri’s parents. This was a joint initiative between Bijoy International and Department of social service, Bangladesh. Joya the CEO of Bijoy International joined with Department of social service over 8 years ago to insure her rehabilitation at the Faridur Girls safe home. Little baby Papri, who was lost from her family about 16 years ago now see the Berlin family as her own.
Joya Berlin and her husband Jacob Berlin together with their five children gave Papri unspeakable love like their own children. Joya Berlin says ” she will miss her but every boy and girl has a dream to be with his/her own parents.” Berlins are so happy for Papri to be reunited with her birth parents. They know the ties are strong and they still plan to stand beside her to help her accomplish all her dream! She still is working as a trainer for Bijoy International. The reunion programme was very emotional and heart touching.
Chief Guest Arma Dutta Member of Parliament reserved female constituency-11 was present in video call, as in the event chaired by Joya Berlin. Special guest Md. Kamrul Islam Chowdhury, Joint Secretary- Director( Institution) Social Services. Md, Kazi Nazmul Islam, Director-Division Social Service Office Chittagong. Md. Faridul Alam, Deputy Director, DSS-Chittagong. Al Haz Mohammad Shahed Iqbal, Canceller, Ward No-2, City Corporation, Chittagong, SM Shuja Uddin Rashed, Social Service officer, Faridpur.
