Thank you from the Justice and Equity Working Group, Bangladesh

Dear WDM activists and supporters

My name is Md Shamsuddoha and I work for the Justice and Equity Working Group in Bangladesh.

Earlier this year, I wrote to WDM supporters asking them to email Douglas Alexander about a deal their government was proposing to help Bangladesh cope with the devastating effects of climate change in Bangladesh. Thousands of people across the UK took part in the action, asking the UK not to attach conditions to the money. They also demanded that the money should not go through the unfair World Bank, but that instead it be delivered in a way that is accountable to local people. 

Since these emails were sent, along side other campaigning in both Bangladesh and the UK, the position of DfID has shifted. Though the deal is not exactly as we were asking for, it is a lot closer to what we feel is fair.

I believe these changes only happened due to joint and parallel campaigning in the UK and Bangladesh. Sending thousands of letters to the UK minister really matters, and I'm very much pleased to give my sincere regards and thanks to supporters of WDM who sent emails. It has ensured we’re moving towards a deal that is much fairer and that will help ensure this money is well spent and that the voices of normal people in Bangladesh are listened to.

This work is only possible because of people like you. If you are not already a member, I would like to ask you to consider joining WDM. Its only by building a bigger and stronger movement that we can make the steps towards a world that has justice and equality at its heart.

Best wishes,
Md Shamsuddoha
Justice and Equity Working Group, Bangladesh