SAPHAS is going to Bangladesh! And the best part is, we want YOU to join our trip! Check out this introduction presentation to give you an idea of the project. If you have further questions, please email saphagwu@gmail.com

1. The George Washington
University
South Asian
Public Health
Association
Presented by
GW-SAPHA
Board
(SAPHA)

2. SAPHA in Bangladesh: Summer 2013
Help bring public health awareness to those living and
working in public landfills in Dhaka, Bangladesh

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

4. • Research
• Provide
Training

5. Topics:
• Maternal and Child
Health
• Environmental
Hazards
• Occupational Risks
and Assessment
• Water Contamination
• Diarrheal Diseases
• Social and Behavioral
Aspects

6. • Groups on each topic.
• Weekly meetings with your group to discuss
research topic.
• Multiple angles to each topic.
Be Aware of the
Time
Commitment!

7. Individual
Group Funding: Funding:
• Capital Connection
• Knapp Fellowship
Fund
• CGI U • Online Funding to
• Online Donation Family/Friends
Platforms • Individual
Departments

8. President: Reshma Arrington
Vice President: Somaiah Ahmed
Secretary/Treasurer: Prianka Waghray
Outreach Director: Ashley Kallarakal
Fundraising Director: Bhavna Singichetti
Event Director: Shaina Azam
Undergraduate Liason: Sundal Ali

9. GW Email: SAPHAgwu@gmail.com