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Aug
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14
Feb
Spreading Smiles, 1 Swing at a Time
Finding Pure Joy in the Most Unexpected of Places
Spreading Smiles, 1 Swing at a Time...
Wind blows gently through his dark,wavy hair, sunlight dances across his face - replenishing his skin with fresh sources of Vitamin D and forming beads of perspiration at the roots of his hairline, and laughter ripples from his lips into the air as he feels his...
24
Feb
Sunny's logs (Syedpur)
Hi, my name is Sunny. I am currently working as the Executive Intern for OBAT’s Executive Director, Immad Ahmed. It has been a great learning experience for me thus far and I am loving the new knowledge I am gaining about running a nonprofit. Since we are visiting several cities in Bangladesh, these days, I thought I would pen down...
15
Feb
Anwar's diaries- Day 11
22 December, 2016
Ishurdi
Departing Rangpur in the early hours, we began our return trip to Dhaka. We were happy to welcome on our tour, Mr. Abul Kashem, who will be joining us during his semester break from medical school. On our way, we stopped by Ishurdi Camp D-Zone to distribute blankets among one hundred widows who surely need them during these...
16
Jan
Anwar's Diaries- Day 24th and 25th
January 4th, 2017
Early in the morning, we had a meeting with Shiekh Kabir Hussain, (Chairman Associate Bangladesh Private University and a board member of Bangabandhu Science and Technology University). We introduced the work that OBAT Helpers is doing and discussed ways of empowering underprivileged communities via education. It was a pleasure and honor meeting him. We hope that we get...
16
Jan
Anwar's Diaries- Day 21st- 23rd
January 1st, 2017
This is the time of year that many of us make personal resolutions. We spent the day in Dhaka office to discuss self-improvement plan with each staff member individually. We discussed the ways to improve teamwork efficiency, communication skills, technical competency and empowerment of their creative confidence- things that are vital for the continuous growth of an organization.
Currently,...
16
Jan
Anwar's Diaries- Day 20th
31st December, 2016
Our leadership team had the honour of meeting Mr. Sm. Nazer Hossain, President of ISDEC (Integrated Services for Development Efforts) and CAB (Consumer Association of Bangladesh). Our team discussed various issues related to the development of the camps/slums and how we as a collective group could come together and work jointly. We are looking forward to building a...
16
Jan
Anwar's Diaries- Day 19th
30th December, 2016
Early in the morning, we were warmly welcomed by OBAT Primary School in Ferozshah, Chittagong. The Annual Sports Day was also held on the same day. Students participated in various competitive sports. The various sporting activities included racing, skipping, high and long jumps, etcetera. The participating students displayed their talents through these sports. The winners of these games...
16
Jan
Anwar's Diaries- Day 18
December 29th, 2016
Early in the morning, the team traveled to Ferozshah Primary School. We felt honored that the local counselor of Chittagong city corporation, Mr. Jasim, came to meet with us. We were glad because he gave his valuable time to discuss the progress of our school and gave some advice to the Headmaster of the school and to the...
16
Jan
Anwar's Diaries- Day 17
28th December, 2016
Early in the morning, we attended a meeting in our office with “Japan Association of Drainage and Environment (JADE),” a Japan based non-profit organization. JADE is promoting public health improvement projects, combining reproductive health, nutrition and indoor air pollution projects in Bangladesh. Mr. Tofayel and his associate gave a presentation on awareness of their project and we are...