On Saturday, September 3rd, 2016, the FOBANA invited DCI Executive Director and Founder Dr. Ehsan Hoque to address the 30th FOBANA (Federation of Bangladeshi Associations in North America) Convention 2016 as a keynote speaker. Dr. Hoque’s presentation on DCI’s efforts for child rights and sight was well received, and many people in attendance expressed their support for the organization’s mission. Dr. Hoque’s speech provided an account of how DCI is changing the lives of thousands of underprivileged children in Bangladesh India, Nepal and Nicaragua. He also illustrated the benefits for children and young adults in the United States who are involved with DCI’s humanitarian efforts. “DCI’s volunteer programs are connecting some of the younger US generation with underprivileged youth in developing countries, and providing lifelong benefits for many other US children who learn the value of volunteerism”, said Dr. Hoque