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Rehabilitation programs for burnt and disabled persons

Rehabilitation programs for burnt and disabled persons

Background of Activities:


Bangladesh is a small and densely populated country among the developing countries of the world. The geographical area of this country is 1,47,570 square kilometers and the current population is about 16 crore 62 lakhs. The average per capita income of the people of this country is 1190 US dollars. Malnutrition, malnutrition, diseases due to environmental pollution, arsenic poisoning, outbreak of iodine deficiency diseases, frequent vehicle accidents, drought-floods-tides-cyclones etc. are the causes of natural calamities and daily sufferings of the people of the country. Besides, due to the careless use or misuse of violent acid throwing, fire, bombing and other chemical inflammable substances, countless people are constantly being burned and dying due to lack of proper treatment or poor treatment or are living crippled and disabled. All these burnt and disabled people are living a dehumanized life of hunger, neglect and carelessness, becoming the burden of the family due to lack of employment and opportunities.


Disability is not a curse or an incurable disease. Regardless of the cause of disability, most people with disabilities can lead a normal life if they receive proper treatment and regular care in time. The treatment, training and rehabilitation of disabled persons is not intentional or a result of their own actions but is the result of birth or some accident. So it is not uncommon for such accidents to happen in everyone's life.


The causes of acid throwing, fire or other accidents to disability, be it any planned violent incidents or accidents, it is not possible to eliminate the problem completely, but by creating awareness and taking precautions, the number of such accidents can be reduced to a large extent. Any burn or disabled person can be cured by treatment if timely action is taken. Training can help people with disabilities return to normal life, self-reliant, self-reliant and socially rehabilitated by creating opportunities for earning and self-employment by increasing their skills.


 


Aims and Objectives of Rehabilitation Program for Burned and Disabled Persons:


Ensuring quick treatment of burn victims.

To estimate the number of burnt persons by surveying the operation area.

Formulation of priority list of burnt and disabled persons for the purpose of training and rehabilitation.

To provide skill based and income oriented training with the aim of creating employment opportunities for burnt and disabled persons. In this regard, taking coordinated activities with the help of local voluntary organizations.

Providing micro-loan assistance to affected persons or their families as interest-free loans for employment of burnt and disabled persons in skill-based occupations or any work in which the person is experienced and competent.

To sensitize the public about the causes and consequences of burns and disabilities through publicity, to encourage and motivate the formation of competent voluntary teams for careful evacuation and prompt treatment of burns and disabilities. Providing grants/ supporting materials in special cases as required.

Above all, making the people aware and warning about the causes of burns, taking quick measures to ensure quick treatment of the victims of acid throwing or other causes of burns, encouraging the victims to take skill training and providing financial loans for employment work with the aim of poverty alleviation are the development streams of these helpless people. The main aim and objective of this program is to ensure participation in national development by engaging with.


Services:

In the implementation of this program, social service officers will maintain contact with the families of burnt and disabled persons and take effective steps to maintain mental balance and anxiety-free by giving advice on the treatment of the victim, giving courage to the patient and assuring recovery. Social Service Officers and Union Social Workers/Municipal Social Workers will provide necessary advice and assistance regarding admission and treatment to the burnt person in a local hospital on an urgent basis.


Micro-loans: Burned and disabled persons whose per capita average annual income is not above 1,00,000 rupees are given interest-free micro-loans from 5,000 rupees to 30,000 rupees. After taking the loan, it has to be repaid in 20 equal installments with 5% service charge.


Medical Assistance: There is a scheme to provide grant up to a maximum of Rs.


Areas under implementation:


This program is being implemented through all the upazilas (492), all city social service offices (80), and Tejgaon circle. Total 573 offices.


Service Recipient:


Low income disabled and disabled persons whose average annual per capita income does not exceed Rs 1,00,000.


 


Progress in implementation of rehabilitation programs for burnt and disabled persons


First start of activities: 2002-2003 AD

Number of units covered: 573

Total amount of allocation received: 101 crore 32 lakh 06 thousand 250 taka

Total amount allocated as micro credit: Tk 94 crore 85 lakh 92 thousand 770

Amount of Principal Amount: 80 Crore 63 Lakh 3 Thousand 800 Taka

Principal Recovery Rate: 85%

Cumulative reinvested amount: Tk 135 crore 27 lakh 13 thousand 766

Cumulative Reinvestment Payout Rate: 85%

Total service charge amount collected: 8 crore 75 lakhs