Introduction
The Kansai-Bangladesh Project is a non-profit organisation (NPO),
established in1985. It aims to develop good relations between
Japan and Bangladesh. Without genuine equality of cross-cultural
respect nothing can move ahead. (What can be learnt from Bangladesh;
what can Bangladesh learn from Japan?)
The problems of poverty and the environment are not likely to
be solved in the foreseeable future. We aim to create sustainable
programs working with the local people. We send regular financial
support, organise work visits in both directions and endeavour
to improve medical and educational facilities. Funds are raised
through membership fees, the import of crafts and from charity
events like the Kansai Bangladesh Charity Concert. The administrative
expenses are covered by Kansai Time Out, an English-language monthly
magazine, based in Kobe, Japan.
We need volunteers to help with fundraising in Japan, to study
in Bangladesh and to develop our South Asian database. There is
always something to be done. Fill out our on-line membership form
to volunteer or e-mail us at kbp@japanfile.com to request information.
ON-GOING PROJECTS
1. Primary Health Care Program in Chittagong
Areas of focus:
• Water - Safe drinking water by provision of tube well
• Hygiene - Provision of toilets, trash and refuse removal,
general cleanliness
• Diet - Vitamin supplements
• Education - The purchase of non-political books, provision
of school supplies
• Treatment - Eye check-ups (once/month), health care clinic
(once/week)
2. Exchange Program
PAST PROJECTS
1. Orphanage at Betagi, Chittagong:
Food money, work camps, improvement of facilities (ceiling fans,
desks, textbooks, educational and medical supplies).
2. Tribal Girls Centre at Baishari (near Cox's Bazaar):
Maintenance of a school and dormitory; providing adequate staffing;
development of nearby land to provide more food locally; ethnic
group study.
For more information, please contact:
Kansai Bangladesh Project, 1-1-13 Ikuta-cho, Kobe-shi, Hyogo 651-0092,
JAPAN
Tel: +81-(0)78-232-4517; Fax: +81-(0)78-232-4518; Email: kbp@japanfile.com
