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October 2017

Lots of good is happening at OBAT and it's because of  you ! 
Aspire is now being released monthly to keep you up-to-date with all the news of positive changes  and the impact you are making.
Rohingya children await aid
OBAT Leads Coalition to Help the Rohingya Refugees

With the recent influx of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh  and the increasing crisis level, OBAT is leading an alliance of locally  based NGO's and volunteers in Bangladesh to step  forward to assist the Rohingya with their most  immediate needs. This OBAT led alliance is called the Humanitarian Assistance Program.

Our assistance is based on data collected from the Rohingya camps by OBAT staff and leadership. This collection of data will continue as aid is dispensed in order to fine tune our continued strategy. Our current plan is to supply emergency kits and meals, and setting up a medical camp with the partnership of the Bangladesh Medical Student Association.  The camp where these services will be rendered is known as Kutupalong  Refugee Camp, in Cox Bazaar, Chittagong.

Please join us as we embark on our campaign to raise funds for the Rohingya and alleviate the distressful conditions  being faced by this very vulnerable population. Every bit of help  counts and the more people that join hands, the more resources will be available to address this crisis. Find out what aid we have extended so far by visiting this page and donate to the Humanitarian Assistance Program by clicking here .

A student receiving her certificate of completion
OBAT Think Tank Observes World Literacy Day

OBAT's Chittagong Think Tank chapter observed World Literacy Day on September 8th.  The group organized a Certificate and  Awards distribution ceremony for the Adult Literacy  Program's graduates who completed the  three month basic learning course.  Mr. Sher Ali (PPM- Bangladesh  President Police Medal) attended as a chief guest.

The Think Tank members who took the SSC (Secondary School Certificate) exam in 2017 and  passed with great results, conducted this Adult Literacy class from April to July 2017. Forty women learned to  read Bangla alphabets, words and sentences. They also  learned the English alphabet to be able to read and write words and were  taught basic mathematical concepts during the course.
Mr. Khan instructing students on meditation
Students Learn to Meditate to Improve Focus and Concentration

Sohail Akhter Khan, OBAT's Project Officer in Bangladesh, undertook forty hours of meditation training which was organized by the Quantum Foundation - the leading meditation training institute in Bangladesh. Post training, Mr. Khan arranged meditation training for improving focus and attentiveness during class, among Rangpur, Syedpur and Dhaka's tutoring and scholarship students. 

The benefits of mental relaxation, even for just five minutes before class have been studied to have had a significant impact in student behavior. It not only works as a strategy to cope with stress but also improves performance during class.

Teachers, during the training
Chittagong Teachers Increase their Training

On September 14th, the Chittagong chapter of OBAT organized a day  long training for newly appointed  teachers of Halishaher, SBN and Ferozeshah  Schools on September 14th. The training covered Bangla teaching methods, classroom  activities and handwriting practices. A number of Think Tank  volunteers also attended. The  training was facilitated by Ms. Shamim Nighat,  Mr. Sohail Khan and Md. Mostak- our key education program administrators in Chittagong. This was the first time the  Think Tank volunteers were involved in order to prepare the youth for taking over future trainings for preschool teachers.

A family receives the qurbani meat
Qurbani  Meat Distribution Update

This year, qurbani meat was distributed among 11,635 families in the following  cities: Dhaka, Chittagong, Khulna, Rangpur, Syedpur and Mymensing. The camp residents send their deepest gratitude to you for your generosity.


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