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Increased access to health & rehabilitation and the services provided by the local government by the host communities in Bangladesh affected by the displacement of the Rohingya population.

Improved access to health and rehabilitation services as well as other services provided by the local government of Jorianala Union, Ramu, Cox's Bazar.

Overview Project

BUDGET

65,698 Euro

DURATION

October 2022- March 2023

DONOR

Aktion Deutschland Hilft (ADH)

LOCATIONS

BangladeshThe project location is JoariyaNala Union. It is under Ramu Upazilla (Sub-district) of Cox’s Bazar District in Bangladesh.

Objective

Improved access to health and rehabilitation services as well as other services provided by the local government of Jorianala Union, Ramu, Cox's Bazar.

Result / Programme Outcome

  1. Improved health condition of the affected host community, especially persons with disabilities and other persons at disproportionate risk, through increased access to general & eye health, rehabilitation, and referral services.
  2. Increased community engagement with Local Government (Union Council) & Sub-district offices, resulting in improved access to services and increased allocation of resources for the affected community, including persons with disabilities and other persons at disproportionate risk.

Key Activities

Result 1:

  • Identification of persons with disabilities and other at-risk persons
  • Eye screening through eye camps
  • Cataract surgeries
  • Provision of glasses and eye-drops
  • Provision of assistive devices (e.g. low-vision aids, white canes)
  • Health screening through general health camps
  • Health awareness workshops
  • Health education / literacy through home visits and courtyard meetings
  • Networking with healthcare facilities and establishing referrals systems.
  • Rehabilitation serviced for persons with disabilities provided by Physiotherapist
  • Provision of assistive devices Result 2:
  • Sensitization workshops and training events for government representatives at Community, Union and Upazilla (sub-district) level
  • 11 social accountability events (e.g. public hearings)
  • Accessibility audit and minor accessibility improvements at Union Council
  • Home modification at 10 HH for improved accessibility
  • Training/coaching/mentoring of 9 community interns
  • Engagement of self-help groups from neighbouring unions

Target Groups / Beneficiaries

Persons with disabilities, marginalised populations, and community members.

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