Hello Anwar,

We are so excited to be almost halfway through 2023! As always, we have a ton of news to share with you. OBAT's President, Mr. Anwar Khan, is currently on his second 2023 monitoring and evaluation visit in Bangladesh; we are gearing up for the Qurbani program in the camps; and also for a memorable event in Chicago! Read on!

OBAT Sewing Training Center Empowers Women

A ceremony was held at OBAT’s Chittagong Women Empowerment Center to celebrate the achievements of 25 women who had just completed the three-month training program.

The training program covered a wide range of topics, including cutting, measuring, design, and sewing. The women learned how to make a variety of garments, including dresses, trousers, pants, and scarves. They also learned how to use different sewing machines and how to troubleshoot common sewing problems.

At the end of the training program, the women were given a certificate of completion. They were also given prizes, including sewing machines and fabric with which to start their own work.

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Event in Long Island Raises Awareness of OBAT's Work

On May 19th, well-wishers and old and new friends of OBAT gathered at a local restaurant to share a meal and learn about OBAT's work. The event was organized thanks to the efforts and diligence of Syed Adnan Bukhari, a notable member of the local community as well as a member of OBAT's Board of Advisors. Dr. Mufti Farhan, the Executive Director of Long Island Islamic Center and OBAT's Founder and President, Mr. Anwar Khan, participated as the key speakers at this well-attended event. Thank you to the Long Island community and especially to Mr. Bukhari for attending and organizing this event.

Dhaka Staff Undergoes Training in Pedagogy

The four schools run by OBAT in Dhaka collectively educate over 1,700 students. OBAT’s Dhaka team recently conducted a training for all the teaching staff from these schools. The training was specially designed to reinforce concepts such as pedagogy, terminal competency and other important tools and techniques of education. OBAT invests in ongoing training of its staff to generate continuous improvement and an increase in efficiency in its operations.

Preschool Teachers Learn New Teaching Techniques in Online Workshop

OBAT believes firmly in the value of early childhood education in setting a solid foundation for future academic success.

Almost 750 students study in twenty-eight OBAT preschools in six different cities. An online workshop was held recently for all the preschool teachers to bring them up to date with changes in teaching methodologies for early education with a focus on the unique abilities of children as individuals and the teaching adaptations needed to cater to every child's needs.