bangladesh project - introduction session
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SAPHAS is going to Bangladesh! And the best news is, we want YOU to join! Check out our introduction slides, which provide some general information on the trip. It will likely be a 2 week trip (potentially flexible) in June, 2013. You will have the opportunity to submit an application and describeTRANSCRIPT
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South Asian Public Health Association (SAPHA) Presented by
GW-SAPHA Board
The George Washington University
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SAPHA in Bangladesh: Summer 2013
Help bring public health awareness to those living and working in public landfills in Dhaka, Bangladesh
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• 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)
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• Research • Provide Training
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Topics: • Maternal and Child
Health • Environmental
Hazards • Occupational Risks
and Assessment • Water Contamination • Diarrheal Diseases • Social and Behavioral
Aspects
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• Groups on each topic. • Weekly meetings with your group to discuss
research topic. • Multiple angles to each topic.
Be Aware of the Time Commitment!
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Group Funding: • Knapp Fellowship • CGI U • Online Donation Platforms
Individual Funding: • Capital Connection
Fund • Online Funding to
Family/Friends • Individual
Departments
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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
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GW Email: [email protected]