OBAT has been on the ground in the Rohingya refugee camps in Bangladesh since 2017, after hundreds of thousands of Rohingya were forced over. OBAT was active in relief efforts including building shelters, medical clinics, community centers and informal learning centers
Restoration of Eyesight
OBAT Canada has expanded our successful Restoration of Eyesight program to the Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh. Partnering with Orbis, it is the only known project of its kind and aims to restore the eyesight through surgery of Rohingya men and women, and provide eyeglasses to countless others.
WHERE
Rohingya refugee camps in Bangladesh
COST
$50 for a restorative eyesight surgery.
Rohingya Restoration of Eyesight
Medical Clinic
OBAT’s primary health facility offers a full range of compassionate, comprehensive medical care and access to referral facilities. A crucial component of the clinic are our community health workers tasked with ensuring continuum of care between the health facility and the community.
WHERE
Kutupalong Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh
COST
We provide medication at a cost of $3 per patient
Rohingya Medical Clinic
Orphan Sponsorship
OBAT Canada provides support to orphans in the Rohingya refugee camps, including nutrition and food security, health care, education, trauma support, and Eid gifts.
WHERE
Rohingya refugee camps in Bangladesh
COST
$30 per month per child / $360 per year.
Rohingya Orphan Sponsorship
Learning Centres
Our learning centres provide a safe space where Rohingya children can learn Burmese, English, Hygiene, Math, and participate in other educational activities daily. Students also receive nutritional snacks each day at the centres.
WHERE
Rohingya refugee camps in Bangladesh
COST
$115 for an entire year’s support for a student.