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According to the World Health Organization (WHO), nearly 173,000 underprivileged Bangladeshi children suffer serious burns each year. These children commonly experience burns in domestic kitchens from the hot liquid or flames of overturned receptacles and from cookstove explosions; they also suffer electrical burns, with children under five years of age being the most vulnerable group. Proper medical care is not within reach of most Bengali children. There is only one major government hospital that treats burn victims in Bangladesh. It is located in the capital city of Dhaka. Burn survivors from across the country travel to this hospital which overwhelms the medical staff and the facility. Most survivors are very poor, and the travel and living expenses push their families into greater poverty. Post-hospital care is also not within their means, but it is critical for a successful infection-free recovery.  Proper post-care is also important to help minimize scarring and disfigurement. We provide children with monetary support for the many rehabilitation steps after their injury.  We have a network of volunteers in place to reach the children who need support the most.