Apasen International, in association with BRAC, has successfully completed its first phase of NDD project to improve the quality of lives of Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disable; Cerebral Palsy and Down’s Syndrome children. The second phase of Neuro Developmental Disability (NDD) project has been expanded from first phase. In the second phase, 3 NDD centres are operating at Korail slum in Dhaka, Ghashitula in Sylhet and Fulbari Railgate in Khulna. Over the time, various activities and services have been introduced to develop the quality of NDD centre. The NDD has been implementing its activities with the support of Health Nutrition and Population Program (HNPP) of BRAC. Network on NDD has been strengthening with ‘Jatiya Protibondhi Unnayan Foundation (JPUF)’ under the Ministry of Social Welfare (MoSW), Autism Welfare Foundation (AWF) and other relevant organisations. The Apasen International (AI) has also been providing technical supports for staff and teachers’ development as well as financial support for implementation of NDD.

Mohammed Mahtabur Rahman (Nasir) CIP, Chairman & Managing Director of Al Haramain Group and Chairman of NRB Bank, had a meeting with Mahmud Hasan MBE, Chief Executive of Apasen International, a renowned social & community services provider, on the 29th of August 2018 in London, United Kingdom. The purpose of the meeting was to hold a preliminary discussion on possible collaborations between two organisations in order to set-up a Day Care Centre for vulnerable people in Sylhet, Bangladesh. Among the attendees of the meeting, present were: Professor Cedric Bell, Apasen International Trustee, Bulbul Hasan, Programme Analyst and Zakir Hossain Parvaz, Training Manager.

Al Haramain Group and NRB Bank chairman welcomes Apasen officials during his recent London visit

During the meeting, Apasen Chief Executive Mahmud Hasan MBE focused on AI’s existing projects and future plans around the area of health and social care in Bangladesh with a particular emphasize on autism and disabilities. At the meeting, Mr Mahtabur Rahman and AI representatives agreed to incorporate a comprehensive strategy to address matters related to health and wellbeing for people with disabilities in Bangladesh.