Camp Resident, Arman, is Empowered by Opening His Own Barber Shop!
When the pandemic caused Arman to lose his job, OBAT and the local mosque helped him open his own barber shop!
02
Feb
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02
Feb
Winter Clothes Provide Warmth to Nearly 100 Camp Residents
Most camp residents live in huts made of tin and bamboo, which does not offer any protection against the elements. That’s why distributing clothing and blankets to camp families makes a big difference.
02
Feb
New Ultrasound Machine is a Valuable Addition to the Rohingya Clinic, Helping More Patients In-House.
New ultrasound machine allows OBAT’s primary health clinic to better serve women in need, allowing them to stay close to home.
02
Feb
Fire Ravages Rohingya Camp, Leaving 3,500 People Without Homes.
3,500 people lost their homes when a devastating fire destroyed more than 677 shelters at the Nayapara Rohingya Refugee camp.
02
Feb
Rohingya Students Receive New Books for the Start of the New School Year!
For the ongoing at-home education program for Rohingya students, new school books were distributed to students enrolled in levels 2 and 3.
02
Feb
Think Tank Students to Teach Training Session for Local Organization!
Our very own Syedpur Think Tank members, Faruk (President) and Saima (Secretary) will be leading a graphic design and computer skills training with local organization, SUVA!
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...