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September 2018

OBAT volunteers distribute the meat
You helped feed 55,000 people this Eid-ul-Adha

Eid-ul-Adha is a festival celebrated by the camp residents. The occasion requires Muslims to sacrifice animals (known as qurbani) to commemorate the sacrifice made by Prophet Abraham. Meat from animals is distributed  mostly among the poor and deserving. OBAT accepts qurbani donations and carries out the animal sacrfices on the donors' behalf. The meat is distributed in the camps and is one of the rare occasions when the residents get to enjoy eating it. This year, with your contributions, 151 goats and 87 cows were sacrificed and meat was distributed amongst 55,000 people in 46 camps across Bangladesh. OBAT's president and founder, Mr. Anwar Khan was able to distribute the meat himself in the city of Rangpur where he was present for Eid. For more photos of the meat distribution, please


A facilitator explains the functioning of the tab to the students
Digital literacy program begins for local Bangladeshi community

The very first class of digital learning was conducted by OBAT in Kotha Koli Kindergarten School, (a local, private school) for kids outside the camp community in Ukhiya. During the first class of this supplementary course provided by OBAT, our facilitators worked at familiarizing the kids with the tabs. The facilitators also work with the teachers to build their capacity.  We started with 25 students in the host community and will be scaling to more students in other local and Rohingya communities as well.

Our goal is to help build a strong foundation in numeracy and literacy in the children. It is our immense pleasure to be able to serve the local community as well. This program is executed in partnership with Teach the World Foundation (TTWF).
Coming up!



Will you be there at the 55th annual ISNA convention? We certainly will be so come see us at booth # 5211. The convention is taking place during Aug 31st to Sep 3rd 2018, at the George R. Brown Convention Center - 1001 Avenida De Las Americas, Houston, TX 77010.

Students during a tutoring class
New tutoring center in Ferozeshah!

OBAT's elementary school in Ferozeshah will now house a tutoring center in the after school and evening hours. This new center is geared toward providing academic assistance to JSC (Junior School Certificate) or grade eight students. The students are given instruction in the following subjects: Math, General Science and English. 


The graduating students
Thirty-six sewing trainees graduate


Thirty-six students from OBAT's Syedpur sewing training center recently graduated from a four month certificate course. A farewell program was organized for the graduating batch in which completion certificates were distributed to them. Three former students received special awards as they have been earning an income which is running their households, with the help of the sewing skills they acquired at the center. The project manager and coordinator as well as project officer for Syedpur along with teachers and staff were all present on this occasion to support and congratulate the students.

The girls in the Think Tank, participating in the rally
Khulna Think Tank raises awareness for international youth day

The young students in OBAT's Khulna Think Tank recently celebrated the International
 Youth Day. The day, observed on August 12th was designated for the youth by the UN to celebrate their role in creating change and also to recognize the challenges faced by them in today's world. The Think
Tank  students took out a rally, carrying banners and signs to draw attention to the positive  power of youth and their potential role in transforming the world around them. 


Spelling bee competition is underway
 
Spelling bee competition held at Rangpur School

During August, a spelling bee was held among the students at the Rangpur School. Spelling bees are a regular feature in OBAT's schools- they create a competitive spirit and a desire to improve among the students.


Facebook makes it easy to multiply impact! 

Most of you probably have hundreds of friends on Facebook. Imagine harnessing all their philanthropic leanings into a fundraiser that you create for OBAT on Facebook! The result could be tremendous! 
All you need to do:
  • Go to your Facebook home page
  • Click on "Fundraisers" on the left side of your screen, under the "Explore" heading
  • Next click on, "Raise Money" and then "Get Started"
  • Choose OBAT from the Nonprofits area
  • Enter a few details and invite your friends
  • You are all set!
The good news is, a full 100% of the amount you raised will be sent to OBAT- Facebook does not deduct transaction fees anymore for nonprofits.
Raise away!

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