1. Project Title

“Oral Health and Vision Care for Vulnerable Children and Families in Bangladesh”

2. Background & Rationale

Zakat and Sadaqah are powerful instruments of Islamic philanthropy, designed to alleviate poverty and uplift marginalized communities. In Bangladesh, millions of children and families lack access to essential oral health and vision care services. This project aligns with Zakat principles by directly serving the poor and vulnerable, ensuring their right to health, dignity, and empowerment.

3. Objectives

• Provide free oral health services to 10,000 children and adolescents.
• Organize free eye camps to deliver vision screening and treatment to 5,000 beneficiaries.
• Distribute health education materials to schools and communities to promote preventive care.
• Empower vulnerable families through awareness and access to affordable healthcare.

4. Target Beneficiaries

• Children and adolescents from low-income families
• Orphans and vulnerable youth
• Marginalized rural communities with limited healthcare access

5. Implementation Plan

• Phase 1 (Q3 2026): Community mobilization, beneficiary identification, and partnership with local schools/clinics.
• Phase 2 (Q4 2026 – Q2 2027): Oral health camps, eye care camps, and distribution of health kits.
• Phase 3 (Q3 2027): Monitoring, evaluation, and impact assessment.
• Final Report: Submitted by December 2027 to donors, ensuring accountability.

6. Budget Overview

• Oral Health Camps: $20,000
• Eye Care Camps: $15,000
• Health Education Materials: $5,000
• Monitoring & Reporting: $5,000
• Total Requested (Zakat Fund): $45,000
• Co-financing (SDVP & partners): $5,000

7. Compliance & Transparency

• NGO registered under Bangladesh law, with UN consultative status.
• Alignment with Zakat principles: serving the poor, orphans, and vulnerable.
• Audited financials and transparent reporting systems.
• Regular donor updates via reports, newsletters, and case studies.

8. Expected Outcomes

• Improved oral health and vision care access for 15,000 beneficiaries.
• Increased awareness of preventive health practices.
• Strengthened donor-NGO partnership through transparent reporting.
• Sustainable community impact aligned with Islamic social justice values.

9. Sustainability

Beyond Zakat funding, SDVP will diversify resources through international grants, corporate CSR, and local donations to ensure continuity of health services.