
Rakhi, the volunteer coordinator at EastHands, receives a well-deserved award in honor of International Women’s Day.
Fantastic news for EastHands International Charity! Rumana Afroze Rakhi, EastHands Charity’s senior volunteer coordinator, has been honored with the ‘Female Volunteer’ Award by the London Tower Hamlets council. This marks a significant achievement, being the first award for EastHands charity since its establishment in 2020.

Rumana Afroze Rakhi plays a pivotal role within EastHands Charity, demonstrating unwavering commitment to a diverse range of impactful projects in Tower Hamlets. From initiatives addressing Carbon Footprint Reduction to Foodbank programs, cost of living advice, health & wellbeing support, vegetable cultivation, sports activities, and various awareness sessions, Rumana’s influence is far-reaching.
As a dedicated lead female volunteer since the charity’s inception in 2020, Rumana, a full-time journalist since 2015, generously devotes her time to volunteering. Her passion for aiding the needy traces back to her upbringing in Bangladesh, where she actively supported underprivileged individuals. Having moved to the UK in 2018, Rumana’s impact on Tower Hamlets is commendable.

Rumana delivers weekly sessions on carbon footprint reduction, providing valuable advice to Tower Hamlets residents on incorporating sustainable practices into their daily lives. Covering topics like recycling, alternative transportation, and sustainable dietary choices, her sessions contribute significantly to Tower Hamlets’ Zero Carbon target. Additionally, she offers crucial advice on the cost of living, benefiting the local community.

Acknowledging Rakhi’s accomplishment, the Executive Mayor of Tower Hamlets, Luthfur Rahman, posted a congratulatory message on Facebook to all award winners, including Rumana Afroze Rakhi.
Nobab Uddin, chair of EastHands, expressed pride in Rakhi’s dedication and passion for helping others, emphasising that this recognition is excellent news for all female volunteers associated with EastHands.
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