Climate Change to be Front and Center in Think Tank Initiatives

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...

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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,...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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