321 Baby Kits Nurture Vulnerable lives
OBAT is fortunate to partner with Bee Humble for supporting newborn babies and their families in the Rohingya camps.
05
Jan
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05
Jan
130 Cataract surgery restore sight of camp residents
With no access to health care, many camp residents do not get the eye care they need and remain untreated for their vision related illnesses.
05
Jan
Landmark collaboration with Bangladesh’s no. 1 private university
We are very excited to share with you the beginning of OBAT’s collaboration with the number 1 private university in Bangladesh, North South University(northsouth.edu). The two organizations have signed an MOU to begin a close alliance which will be of mutual benefit.
05
Jan
2022, we are ready for you! Thanks to your help, we were able to achieve 89 % of our fundraising goal! Here’s what was accomplished in 2021
While 2021 continued to be marred by the pandemic, we continued to make strides by adapting and forging ahead. Some of the highlights of new initiatives introduced during 2021 were:
05
Jan
Happy New Year!
As we embark on new adventures, aspirations, and goals, we are reminded that there is still so much work to be done for the displaced people in Bangladesh camps
03
Dec
New learning center added in the Rohingya camps!
During November, a new learning center was added in the Rohingya projects for adolescent students. These students are in the 14-24 age group.
02
Dec
International Children’s Day is celebrated through fun competitions
Thank you to our partners, the Lions and Leo Clubs of Chittagong for helping us celebrate International day of Children on November 20th.
02
Dec
UNHCR representatives visits OBAT’s Health post in Bhasan Char
Dr. Allen Gidraf Kahindo Maina, Head of Health Sector, UNHCR, and Dr. Tamur, Head of Public Health, UNHCR, visited OBAT’s health post for Rohingya refugees in the island of Bhasan Char.
02
Dec
OBAT US staff visit Projects in Bangladesh to conduct evaluation and assessment
Masum Mahbub, OBAT’s Director of Policy and Partner Engagement carried out a 5-week tour of the projects in Bangladesh.
02
Dec
OBAT’s Institute of Women Empowerment enhances skill set of students
If you were to visit Bangladesh, you would see most men wearing a loose tunic or Kurta, locally known as “Panjabi.”