17
Jun
Posts by Obat Helpers
17
Jun
OBAT’s advisor visits projects in Bangladesh
Mr. Aftab Iqbal assumes many roles in OBAT's Family. He is an advisor, a donor, a friend, a mentor and much more. Mr. Iqbal has visited the camps many times. During June, he and his wife, Mrs. Nadra Iqbal, visited the camps again and have been touring different cities and projects of OBAT. They have met with the staff to...
17
Jun
Environment Fair Creates Awareness and Interest on World Environment Day
An Environment Fair was organized by OBAT’s Ferozeshah School students on June 5th. The day has been designated by the United Nations to create awareness of our actions on our environment. Students presented different projects on noise, water and air pollution, use of dustbins, petroleum and natural gas creation using polythene and plastic. Some students also shared the concepts of...
17
Jun
We’re still accepting Qurbani donations!
There is still time to make Eid-ul-Adha sweeter for countless deserving individuals. The last time many of these people enjoyed meat was probably at the last Eid. You can also reap the reward of giving charity during these blessed days of Dhul-Hijjah by automating your donations. Giving everyday means you are doing good deeds and reaping their rewards during each...
16
Jun
Rangpur Clinic starts emergency care and hosts food distribution
OBAT's Rangpur Clinic is located by a main road and receives many victims of road accidents. These people have to usually seek primary care from hospitals that are located in far off areas. The clinic staff started an emergency care section with the resources available but plan to expand it in the future.
The Clinic also distributed packages consisting of nutritious...
29
Dec
2020 in Review: 12 Months of Perseverance, Purpose & Progress
Here are just a few of our accomplishments. Stay tuned for a full annual report coming soon!
In 2020...
43,026 people were treated in our health clinics this year.
397 people had their vision restored through cataract surgery.
284 women were empowered through training at our Sewing Centers.
9,336 students benefited from our educational programs.
We launched a new Computer Training...
27
Dec
Blankets Provide Warmth in the Camps
While many of us enjoy the warmth and festivities that accompany the winter season, for camp residents this time of year can be particularly harsh. The drafty makeshift homes, often with only a tarp as a roof and bamboo for the walls, provide little protection from frigid temperatures and exposure to the elements.
To provide relief against cold winter temperatures, OBAT...
24
Dec
7 Sewing Machines Create Income-Earning Opportunities
Women in the camps have access to virtually zero opportunities to earn an income. Many of them make paper bags for a living which brings in very little to support their families. OBAT’s sewing training centers have been changing that by enabling the women to learn the skills of sewing and embroidery, so that the camp women can launch their...
22
Dec
New Life-Saving Equipment Strengthens Frontliners in Fight against the Pandemic
OBAT’s partners, MedGlobal and Latter Day Saints Charity, funded the generous donation of a central oxygen system and other life-saving equipment and PPE supplies to the Ukhiya Health Complex in Cox’s Bazar on December 7th.
The system has the capacity to supply oxygen to 20 patients simultaneously for 48 uninterrupted hours. Additionally, the distributed medical equipment included 100 sets of Personal...
20
Dec
Health Camps Provide Care to 869 Camp Residents
During December, a total of 869 camp residents, 385 in Geneva camp and 399 in Mirpur camp received desperately-needed healthcare and medication support thanks to two OBAT Health Care camps! OBAT’s Dhaka team organized the mobile health camps in collaboration with HMBD (Health Management in Broader Dimension) Foundation, providing medical exams, treatment, as well as medication support including vitamins, calcium...