Empowerment
24
Jan
The youth in OBAT’s Think Tank are constantly engaged in creating awareness in their communities on pertinent topics that are deeply affecting or posing a threat to our environment. Climate change is a topic which is rightfully front and center on everyone’s agenda. The Khulna Think Tank is embarking on a series of awareness sessions on climate change, its effects...
02
Dec
Rickshaws and Laptops Empower Individuals
Many individuals in the camps are unable to reach their potential or improve their living conditions due to a lack of income earning opportunities. They hence remain trapped in an endless cycle of poverty. OBAT’s focus on empowerment aims to address this widespread challenge. A generous gift enabled us to distribute five rickshaws to individuals in the cities of Chittagong,...
31
Oct
Intl. Day of the Girl Child Creates Opportunity for Important Discourse
OBAT is proud to have a majority of female student enrollment as well as more female teachers. It firmly believes that access to education and empowerment opportunities is crucial for each and every girl. OBAT's High School in Syedpur observed the "International Day for the Girl Child" with all its female students and their parents. During the program, students shared their thoughts which...
30
Sep
OBAT’s scholarship student is thriving in news media
Tanvir had to drop out of technical college due to his family’s financial struggles; he is one of 9 siblings. OBAT offered him a scholarship to pursue his education. While doing so, Tanvir was also actively involved with the Think Tank. He pursued his love of photography as well by taking photos for Think Tank projects.
Tanvir participated in a photo...
30
Aug
OBAT’s Think Tank Volunteers celebrate International Youth Day
The youth in OBAT’s Think Tank are an impressive crew. They are driven by the goal to make a positive change in their environments. On August 12th, they celebrated International Youth Day in different cities through various activities. A cricket match, a rally and several discussion forums, highlighted the significance of the day and the importance of the youth in...
31
May
Women Empowerment Center establishes tailoring shop
We’re excited for the latest news from OBAT’s Chittagong Women Empowerment Center which has gone a step further to make empowerment a reality for its students.
07
Apr
OBAT celebrates International Women’s Day
The women enrolled in OBAT’s projects are resilient mothers, inspiring young ladies, and little girls whose eyes sparkle with confidence. There are plenty of reasons to celebrate them and OBAT did just that on International Women’s Day. A celebration was organized with the students of OBAT’s Women Empowerment Centers throughout the country. Students had fun participating in different competitions and...
01
Feb
Chittagong Sewing
OBAT’s Women Empowerment Center in Rawfabad, Chittagong, hosted a special three-month-long course where students were taught to make school uniforms.
05
Jan
Award recognizes OBAT’s contribution to development of marginalized comunities
OBAT Helpers was honored by the organization, Tarunner Protik (The Symbol of Youth) who celebrated their sixth anniversary recently.
05
Jan
Animal Husbandry Initiative to generate income for refugees and host community
Ducks, pigeons and chickens! Thirty members of the host community in Cox’s Bazar as well as Rohingya refugee women received 200 animals from OBAT: 50 chickens and ducks each as well as 100 pigeons.