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OBAT Helpers: At a Glance Dedicated to transforming lives through education and empowerment, U.S. based 501(c)3 OBAT Helpers (tax ID#: 47- 0946122) is proud to be working since 2004 to serve this forgotten population, commonly known as stranded Pakistanis, Biharis or Urdu speaking people, living in makeshift camps throughout Bangladesh since the 1971 civil war. Background: More than three generations continue to live in 8 x 10 ft. spaces as these forgotten people suffer in abject poverty with no access to basic amenities. Working tirelessly to alleviate this situation, OBAT Helpers has been instrumental in providing opportunities of growth and transformation to this community. Starting by providing assistance in just one camp, it now serves more than 45 camps through 6 different cities in Bangladesh in the following ways: EDUCATION & TRAINING: OBAT serves more than 5,000 students, offering nearly 900 scholarships at different levels of education along with 6 computer training centers, 7 tutoring centers, 8 schools, 34 preschools, 2 education programs for working children and Arabic education programs in 3 cities. SELF-EMPOWERMENT: Over 1,600 families have been empowered through our micro-finance program. HEALTH: Almost 10,000 people are assisted annually through two stationary health clinics and various pop-up clinics. 500-1,000 cataract surgeries are conducted every year. INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT & FAMILY ASSISTANCE: OBAT provides financial assistance to the sick, elderly and the widows in the camp communities. Installation of deep and shallow tube wells to provide clean drinking water to about 23,000 people. RAMADAN FOOD DISTRIBUTION: Thousands of families have been helped through our Ramadan Food Distribution and Qurbani Meat Distribution Programs. 2,500+ families get food relief during Ramadan and over 9,000 families receive Qurbani meat. www.obathelpers.org • 317-203-0603 • [email protected] OBAT Helpers, Inc. • 1100 West 42nd Street Suite 125 A • Indianapolis, IN 46208 These people have the drive, the passion, the desire to achieve; all they need are the right resources and opportunities to achieve and actualize their dreams. In twelve years, countless people have transformed their lives and become empowered helping this community evolve and positively transform. Imagine what can happen in another decade? Spread the Word by sharing these untold stories of the forgotten with your social networks/community Volunteer your time, treasure and talent Donate to empower children, families and the vulnerable Sponsor a project personally or through your school, workplace or communities Visit the Camps during the OBAT annual trip that takes place every winter CALL TO ACTION:
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OBAT Helpers: At a Glance
Dedicated to transforming lives through education and empowerment, U.S. based 501(c)3 OBAT Helpers (tax ID#: 47-0946122) is proud to be working since 2004 to serve this forgotten population, commonly known as stranded Pakistanis, Biharis or Urdu speaking people, living in makeshift camps throughout Bangladesh since the 1971 civil war.
Background: More than three generations continue to live in 8 x 10 ft. spaces as these forgotten people suffer in abject poverty with no access to basic amenities. Working tirelessly to alleviate this situation, OBAT Helpers has been instrumental in providing opportunities of growth and transformation to this community. Starting by providing assistance in just one camp, it now serves more than 45 camps through 6 different cities in Bangladesh in the following ways:
EDUCATION & TRAINING: OBAT serves more than 5,000 students, offering nearly 900 scholarships at different levels of education along with 6 computer training centers, 7 tutoring centers, 8 schools, 34 preschools, 2 education programs for working children and Arabic education programs in 3 cities.
SELF-EMPOWERMENT: Over 1,600 families have been empowered through our micro-finance program.
HEALTH: Almost 10,000 people are assisted annually through two stationary health clinics and various pop-up clinics. 500-1,000 cataract surgeries are conducted every year.
INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT & FAMILY ASSISTANCE: OBAT provides financial assistance to the sick, elderly and the widows in the camp communities. Installation of deep and shallow tube wells to provide clean drinking water to about 23,000 people.
RAMADAN FOOD DISTRIBUTION: Thousands of families have been helped through our Ramadan Food Distribution and Qurbani Meat Distribution Programs. 2,500+ families get food relief during Ramadan and over 9,000 families receive Qurbani meat.
www.obathelpers.org • 317-203-0603 • [email protected] OBAT Helpers, Inc. • 1100 West 42nd Street Suite 125 A • Indianapolis, IN 46208
These people have the drive, the passion, the desire to achieve; all they need are the right resources and opportunities to achieve and actualize their dreams. In twelve years, countless people have transformed their lives and become empowered helping this community evolve and positively transform. Imagine what can happen in another decade?
Spread the Word by sharing these untold stories of the forgotten with your social networks/community Volunteer your time, treasure and talent Donate to empower children, families and the vulnerable Sponsor a project personally or through your school, workplace or communities Visit the Camps during the OBAT annual trip that takes place every winter
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