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Organization: Kachua Dalima Association (KDA)
Project title: Be Aware & Change Mindsets to Care Hear in Rural Bangladesh
Primary region: SEAR
Country: Bangladesh
Event Description:
Objective Md. Humayun Kabir, Chairman
To promote the importance of ear and hearing care among disadvantaged rural populations, policymakers, and healthcare professionals, aligning with the World Hearing Day 2025 as Approximately 9.6% of the total population experiencing disabling hearing loss mostly in rural Bangladesh.
Proposed Activities
1. Community Awareness Campaigns: Host workshop and organize awareness rally for rural communities on hearing health, prevention of hearing loss, and the importance of early diagnosis and treatment.
2. Policy Dialogue: Engage local policymakers and healthcare providers in a seminar to discuss integrating ear and hearing care into community health programs.
3. Resource Distribution: Translate and disseminate WHO-provided materials to ensure accessibility for rural populations.
Expected Outcomes
• 300+ individuals educated on hearing health.
• Increased local advocacy for hearing care inclusion in health services.
• Greater community awareness of the impact of hearing loss.
Kachua Dalima Association (KDA)
Kachua, Borodalima, Bauphal, Patuakhali, Bangladesh
Submitter: Md. Humayun Kabir