Organization: Ruposhi Bangla Society (RBS)

Project title: Enlighten Society for Ear and Hearing Care Awareness

Primary region: SEAR

Country: Bangladesh

Event Description:

Objective:
To promote awareness of hearing loss, change societal mindsets about deafness, and empower individuals to prioritize ear and hearing care through targeted activities aligned with the theme “Changing Mindsets: Empower yourself to make Ear and Hearing Care a reality for all.”

Activities:
 Conduct community seminar for civil society and policymakers to highlight hearing loss and its impact.
 Organize a health camp offering free hearing screenings and counseling.
 Distribute WHO-provided educational materials (translated into Bengali) to increase outreach and understanding.
 Launch a social media campaign showcasing real-life stories of individuals overcoming hearing challenges.

Expected Outcomes:
– Enhanced community awareness about hearing loss prevention and management.
– Increased engagement from policymakers to support hearing care initiatives.
– Improved access to hearing services for underserved populations.

With the support of the WHD Small Grants Program, RBS aims to create sustainable impacts that resonate beyond the event date.

Submitter: MD Shahjahan Biswas