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Children usually don't know until much later what career path they want to pursue. It seems though that computer programming is a field for which their affinity starts manifesting itself at an early age.
OBAT's IT center in Syedpur could be considered a "flagship" computer training center among all its computer training projects. The center is always capitalizing on current trends and offering programming accordingly. The latest project it has implemented is a programming course in "Scratch," for the students of fifth grade.
"Scratch is a block-based visual programming language and online community, targeted primarily at children. Users of the site can create online projects using a block-like interface. Similar to "scratching" used by DJ's, the website lets users mix together different media (including graphics, sound, and other programs) in creative ways by "remixing" projects."
The objective of this course is to train users how to create mobile and computer games. The course will be taught by a former student of the center, Umme Hani Rafa, who won an award for a 

nation-wide programming competition last year.

Students in many OBAT projects actively participated in Victory Day (Bangladesh Independence Day) celebrations. The Boys and Girls Scouts teams from Syedpur School
participated in a parade for the first time under the
Bangladesh Railway Scouts Division. Both of OBAT's Scouts teams won the first prize!
Thank you to all the students, the teachers, Ms. Kawser Parvin and
Ms. Rahima Akhter and a special thanks to our volunteers, Raju, Momota and Aksa, for their hard work in training the students in a very short period of time.

A team of 7 Dermatologists from RCF (Refugee Crisis Foundation) volunteered at the OBAT clinic during December. RCF is a an ongoing partner of OBAT and the UK based organization regularly sends two dentists to staff OBAT's clinic.  The team  collectively attended to over 350 patients during their visit. The group included world-renowned dermatologist, Christopher Griffiths, Foundation Professor of Dermatology at the University of Manchester. The team also conducted a training of the clinic staff and collected data. They had a great experience working at the clinic and are keen to work with OBAT in the future. 

Another volunteer doctor, Sebastião Martins, from Portugal, finished his 2 month long volunteering stint at the clinic as well.

Thank you to all these selfless individuals!

OBAT's Computer Training Centers equip students with skills that play a crucial role in finding employment opportunities. The students learn basic computer skills as well as more complex programming languages that greatly enhance their prospects of finding a job. The IT Center in Chittagong recently held thegraduation ceremony of its 12th batch of students. Twenty-two students completed a three month long course and were awarded completion certificates in a ceremony presided over by Mr. Mehdi Hasan, President RM Foundation. Good luck to all the graduating students!

OBAT is fortunate to have the support of many volunteers. Several of them are deeply impacted by their experiences and return to help more. Philippa Nilsson is one such volunteer. Philippa is a much-loved return volunteer. She worked with OBAT in the very beginning, when the Rohingya crisis was unfolding and has returned to volunteer with OBAT in the Rohingya camp four times since then! In her last visit in December, she also purchased some of the clothing in the Women's Empowerment Center that was made by Rohingya women in our Sewing Project.

Researcher and Professor of Psychology, Dr.  Tara Callaghan from Canada's St. Francis Xavier University, visited all of OBAT's Rohingya Relief projects in December. She was thoroughly impressed with the services and aid OBAT is providing in the camp. Dr. Callaghan would like to pursue a partnership with OBAT Helpers for her research project in 2020. The project will be focusing on developing the social and emotional well-being of Rohingya children. 

A ysha Al-Sharbity Khandaker, former Director on OBAT's board, coordinated a team of volunteers (Hind, Manal and Mishar) at the Rohingya projects. The group taught students at our learning centers and also helped out with construction work carried out to repair some Learning Centers.

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