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November 2016

Lots of good stuff is happening at OBAT and you are behind it! 
Aspire is now being released monthly to keep you informed of the never-ending good news and the changes you are creating.
OBAT goes Platinum!

The platinum seal
OBAT earned the  GuideStar Platinum Seal of Transparency, showcasing the progress and results we're making toward our mission! 
We're proud to share our key metrics with the world and highlight the changes we're making. We want to give donors and funders an alternative to simplistic financial ratios to evaluate us.  Check out our profile at:  http://www.guidestar.org/profile/47-0946122.

The older residents, at the event
Older camp residents enjoy their special day

The International Day of Older Persons, a day designated by the UN, focused this year on taking a stand against ageism.  To observe this day,  OBAT's team in  Chittagong   arranged a program for twenty-three people aged  60+  or older.  The program was arranged at the  Spicy Restaurant in Halishahar, Chittagong and included a lunch. The attendees belonged to various camps in SB Nagar, Ferozeshah and Halishaher and shared their invaluable life experiences with each other and the OBAT team. Each person was presented with a prayer rug as a gift.  They also recited Hamds, Naats (hymns) and poetry. 

OBAT_s student performing at the competition
OBAT's student performing at the competition
Dhaka School children participate in music competition


Three students from OBAT's English School attended a music competition which was organized by BCCP, a local and renowned NGO. The chief guests were Professor Dr. Mustafizur Rahman (Dhaka University), Monoranjan Ghoshal  (Freedom Fighter, journalist and singer), Sayeduzzaman Pathan (Deputy Secretary) and Rashida Begum (Child and Women Welfare Department, Govt. of Bangladesh). Executive Directors of other NGO's were also present. This was the first time that our students got a chance to perform on such a large platform. They are looking forward to achieving more prizes through such competitions in the future.  
Promoting health through hygeine
                  
Students in Khulna School learn to wash hands properly.

The global hand washing day was observed by OBAT in Khulna and Syedpur. OBAT's elementary  school in Khulna,  Khalishpur arranged a program to teach children the importance of proper hygiene and hand washing. A similar program was also organized by OBAT Helpers, Syedpur. At both locations, staff demonstrated to the students the proper way of washing hands.

 
Teachers light the way for OBAT's students

Best preschool teacher receiving recognition.
World Teachers Day is observed annually on October 5th. Our staff consists of the most dedicated teachers who work very hard to inculcate learning in the students. OBAT, Syedpur held a program to recognize its hard working teachers and awarded them prizes to express their appreciation. We are immensely thankful to the teachers in all our educational projects.
The teachers, during training
Arts and crafts training for OBAT's teachers

In mid-October, Chittagong's elementary and preschool teachers received training in using arts and crafts as teaching aids. The training was conducted by Md. Mostak and Shamim Nighat.


A student undergoes a vision exam
Students undergo vision testing

On October 22nd, Lions Club International organized an eye exam camp for students in OBAT's SB Nagar School. 543 students were examined. Vision and  allergy issues were found in fifteen students.  These students will be undergoing further examination and treatment at Lions Eye Hospital. Lions also provided medicine according to their diagnosis. They also organized a quiz competition and distributed prizes among 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners. The club donated some waste baskets for the school. Cake was distributed to all students.



A student sharing her thoughts at the farewell.
Tutoring students ready to take on JSC exam

On October 25th,  a farewell program was organized for  JSC  (Junior School Certificate) students. This is a public exam held all over Bangladesh at the same time for middle school students. This year's date is  November 1st.
OBAT's Chittagong tutoring center  has forty-four students participating in this exam. These students have been taking classes at the tutoring center to prepare for this exam. We wish them the very best!
Mr. Khan with OBAT's school kids
Want to travel with us? 
Plan to join OBAT's President on his Annual Trip to Bangladesh!

Mr. Anwar Khan, OBAT's founder and president visits the camps every year in December to tour, monitor and evaluate projects as well as to train the staff. Several supporters from the US join him for an inspiring and informative experience. This year, he will be in Bangladesh from December 12th 2016 to January 6th 2017. If you would like to join him during this time, reach out to us at [email protected] and let's start planning!


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