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December 15th, 2016 We started our day by visiting OBAT Primary School, Khalishpur, Khulna where we began by attending a guardian/parents meeting and had an interactive session where parents could ask us any questions. Parents consequently requested to increase capacity up to Secondary School Certificate (SSC) grades. Afterwards, during discussion with parents, they expressed some health concerns regarding their kids such as incidence of brain tumor, bone disease, eye disease and so on. Their parents requested us to do...

December 14th, 2016 We started our day in Khulna by visiting our preschool programs.  The kids were busy taking a yearly exam.  I cherish these moments, when I get to spend time with some of the kids.  We have tried to inspire leadership qualities in our youth to make them more self sufficient- to help them and empower them with education, so they can take control of their own lives. We had the pleasure of meeting the executive...

December 13th, 2016 After an eight hour journey, we arrived in Khulna and were greeted by the members of SPGRC (Stranded Pakistanis General Repatriation Committee) and the local camp leaders.   There was a small community meeting held at the OBAT Khulna Primary School.  The community leaders welcomed me with open arms and discussed the various issues each camp was facing, while expressing their hopes and dreams for the future of the community at the same time.  Some of the...

Dear readers, Every year, I visit Bangladesh usually once, sometimes twice a year. These trips are made in December when I can take time off from my position at General Motors to visit the people and place where my heart lies. I spend my time visiting with  camp residents to find out their needs, meeting potential and current partners, monitoring and evaluating projects as well as training the youth and the staff. This year, I was joined by my daughter,  Arishaa Khan,...