Download - Bangladesh Project - Information 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: [email protected]