Successful Health Out of Poverty
November 16 @ 8:00 am - December 30 @ 5:00 pm
Event Overview
The “Successful Health Out of Poverty” event is an initiative by the NGO ‘Emergency Response for Humanity’ aimed at empowering underprivileged communities by improving their health, thereby breaking the cycle of poverty. This event focuses on providing essential healthcare services, health education, and resources to impoverished families, enabling them to lead healthier lives and move out of the poverty trap.
Event Details
Event Name: Successful Health Out of Poverty
Organizer: Dishari Jonokollan songstha (NGO)
Event Date: January 15, 2024
Location: Gaibandha, Bangladesh (targeting remote villages)
Target Audience: Underprivileged families, women, children, and elderly people
Expected Beneficiaries: Approximately 1,500+ individuals
Objectives of the Event
1. Improve Health for Economic Stability: Provide essential healthcare to reduce medical expenses and improve the productivity of underprivileged families.
2. Raise Awareness on Preventive Healthcare: Educate communities about preventive healthcare practices to avoid common illnesses and reduce healthcare costs.
3. Break the Poverty Cycle: Empower families to achieve better health, thus enabling them to work, earn, and eventually lift themselves out of poverty.
Event Activities & Services
1. Free Health Check-ups:
General health screening (blood pressure, diabetes, anemia).
Specialized check-ups (eye, dental, and maternal health).
Distribution of free medicines for common ailments.
2. Health Awareness Workshops:
Nutrition & Hygiene: Educate families on the importance of balanced diets and personal hygiene to prevent diseases.
Disease Prevention: Workshops on preventing common illnesses like malaria, diarrhea, and respiratory infections.
Maternal & Child Health: Guidance on prenatal and postnatal care, breastfeeding, and child immunization.
3. Distribution of Health Kits:
Provide hygiene kits containing soap, hand sanitizers, toothbrushes, toothpaste, and sanitary pads.
Nutritional supplements for children and pregnant women.
4. Skill Development & Support:
Training on sustainable livelihoods like kitchen gardening and poultry farming for better nutrition and income.
Information on government health schemes and how to access them.
Event Schedule
Event Preparation Steps
1. Planning & Logistics (December 2023)
Partnerships: Collaborate with local healthcare providers and hospitals for medical support.
Volunteer Recruitment: Mobilize local volunteers and healthcare professionals.
Fundraising: Reach out to sponsors, conduct crowdfunding, and utilize social media campaigns.
2. Promotion & Awareness (Early January 2024)
Digital Marketing: Use social media platforms to spread awareness about the event.
Local Promotion: Distribute flyers, use local radio stations, and engage community leaders to encourage participation.
3. Resource Mobilization
Procure medical supplies, health kits, and educational materials.
Arrange transportation for volunteers and beneficiaries.
Estimated Budget
Expected Outcomes & Impact
Improved Health: Over 1,500 individuals will receive free healthcare services, leading to reduced illness and healthcare costs.
Increased Awareness: Beneficiaries will gain knowledge on preventive healthcare, nutrition, and hygiene.
Economic Upliftment: Healthier families can work more productively, thereby increasing their income potential and moving out of poverty.
Community Empowerment: Establish a foundation for long-term health improvements and self-sustainability in the community.
Post-Event Follow-Up
Collect feedback from beneficiaries to assess the impact.
Prepare a detailed report for sponsors and stakeholders.
Plan future health-related projects based on community needs.
The “Successful Health Out of Poverty” event aims to create a lasting impact on the health and well-being of underprivileged families, empowering them to break free from the cycle of poverty and lead healthier, more productive lives.
