bangladesh project - introduction session

South Asian Public Health Association (SAPHA) Presented by

GW-SAPHA Board

The George Washington University

SAPHA in Bangladesh: Summer 2013

Help bring public health awareness to those living and working in public landfills in Dhaka, Bangladesh

•  Largest dumping site in Dhaka with 1200 tons of waste coming in a day.

•  Home to 10,000 households •  Scavenging is the primary

source of income •  Multiple risks to health through

their job and through the environment

Project Bangladesh: Esho Bhalo Thaki (Everyone, be well)

• Research • Provide Training

Topics: •  Maternal and Child

Health •  Environmental

Hazards •  Occupational Risks

and Assessment •  Water Contamination •  Diarrheal Diseases •  Social and Behavioral

Aspects

•  Groups on each topic. •  Weekly meetings with your group to discuss

research topic. •  Multiple angles to each topic.

Be Aware of the Time Commitment!

Group Funding: •  Knapp Fellowship •  CGI U •  Online Donation Platforms

Individual Funding: • Capital Connection

Fund • Online Funding to

Family/Friends •  Individual

Departments

President: Vice President: Secretary/Treasurer: Outreach Director: Fundraising Director: Event Director: Undergraduate Liason:

Reshma Arrington

Somaiah Ahmed Prianka Waghray Ashley Kallarakal

Bhavna Singichetti Shaina Azam

Sundal Ali

GW Email: SAPHAgwu@gmail.com