text: "In one of the slum improvement projects which I visited, UNICEF had dug 11 tube wells to provide safe drinking water for about 250 families. UNICEF had also given support for health care, including immunization for the children. In just three years the infant mortality rate had been reduced to zero. The national average is 110 deaths for every 1,000 live births, and in the slums it is almost double that rate. "One can see reforestation projects almost everywhere in Bangladesh. The countryside is peppered with saplings — trees which have been planted to replace those torn away by the floods and cyclones of 1988 and previous years. "All of this is being achieved at low cost with a little assistance from the international community and from the many, many dedicated non-governmental organizations throughout the country. "The lesson here is that there is no reason why this nation should not get back on its feet, In spite of their ongoing battle with poverty and against nature's most disagreeable forces, the people of Bangladesh have the courage and determination to restore their land to its 'Golden' days."Celebrity supporters and special events Public advocacy by celebrity support- ers and participation in special events have continued to play a significant role in advancing UNICEF concerns. During the year. Goodwill Ambas- sador Audrey Hepburn travelled to more than a dozen countries to ob- serve the condition of children and met with high government officials including the Presidents of El Sal- vador and Honduras. She also at- tended a dinner at the White House, testified before Committees of the United States Senate and House of Representatives, and gave numerous interviews and speeches. Other Goodwill Ambassadors con- tributed similarly in the diffusion of UNICEF messages and in winning new partners. Liv Ullmann addressed several
analysis: The text appears to be highlighting the development efforts in Bangladesh, particularly in the areas of water supply, healthcare, and environmental conservation. It also mentions the role of international organizations, such as UNICEF, and celebrity ambassadors in promoting these efforts. The text emphasizes the progress made in reducing infant mortality rates and restoring the environment, and concludes by expressing optimism about the country's potential for growth.