He could have lived his life like others in his own country, New Zealand, but Lindsay Allan Cheyne thought differently and decided to dedicate his life for the welfare of the children of Bangladesh. His endeavors made him a true friend of Bangladesh. He proved that friendship knows no nationality, race or background.

Today, the non-government organization founded by Lindsay Allan Cheyne, UCEP (Underprivileged Children's Educational Programmes) Bangladesh, is one of the best education and technical training providers serving underprivileged children and youth who either did not enroll in school or dropped out before completing their primary education.