Humanity Beyond Barriers Inc

“| Grants And Similar Amounts Paid:, Amount:| HBB learning center with Chyatal $16,725.60 continuing project 3rd year: In partnership with Chayatal Humanity Beyond Barriers HBB continued operating the HBBChayatal Literacy Center in Nama Slum Chand Uddyan Dhaka providing free education to underprivileged children with no access to formal schools. Established in 2022 the center has become a vital source of learning and hope for children living in extreme poverty. In 2024 the center successfully expanded enrollment from 55 to 67 students offering daily instruction in literacy numeracy and moral education under the guidance of trained teachers. Each school day begins with a morning assembly focused on discipline moral values and physical exercise reinforcing both mental and physical development. Students follow a structured curriculum emphasizing national textbooks and life skills while recreational activities such as indoor games and sports promote teamwork and cognitive growth. The progra”

“| Other Expenses:, Amount:| Misc costs: $100 for 3rd-party software use: Federal Tax filing 2023 fee; $60 State of CA annual registry & tax; $329 for web hosting Bluehost purchase; $235 bank wire transfer fees for project fund transfers; $314 PayPal transaction fees on online donations $112 USPS postal for state tax and registration renewal and $75 for Annual Registration Renewal - RRF1 State of California purchase., $1225| Main Fundraising Event: Bangladesh Independence Day celebration and HBBs Annual Fundraising Gala Event on Saturday 2nd March 2024: expenditures include $4,075 for facility reservation and rental fees custodian insurance; $1,419 for main artist singer lodging and remuneration payment; $284 for HBB event prep stall supplies live broadcast instruments camera and accessories; $190 for Kids Khude Protijogi prep and gift card purchase; $371 for HBB food stall items., $6339|”

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“| Explanation:| HBB Learning Center with Chayatal Continuing Project $16,726 3rd Year: The HBBChayatal Literacy Center situated in Nama Slum Chand Uddyan Dhaka is a flagship educational initiative jointly operated by Humanity Beyond Barriers HBB and Chayatal. Since its establishment in March 2022 the center has been a beacon of hope for children from impoverished families lacking access to formal education. The program aims to break cycles of illiteracy and poverty by offering free structured education promoting moral values and nurturing self-confidence among underprivileged children. In 2024 the center expanded its enrollment from 55 to 67 students showcasing strong community engagement and increasing parental trust. The center delivers daily instruction to elementary-level students who previously had no schooling opportunities. Supervised by trained teachers with lead instructor Ms. Khadiza Akter the curriculum emphasizes literacy numeracy hygiene awareness and civic values. Classes run five days a week commencing with a morning assembly where students pledge to be good citizens engage in physical exercises and cultivate discipline teamwork and respect for others. The learning environment focuses on holistic development. In addition to traditional learning children participate in recreational and sports activities like indoor games such as Carrum enhancing focus problem-solving and social skills. Teachers incorporate life lessons on kindness cooperation and hygiene into daily routines fostering balanced physical and mental growth. The programs philosophy is straightforward yet impactful: education is a transformative tool that shapes character and self-worth. Despite challenges like poverty food insecurity and family instability the center maintained a 98% retention rate in 2024 with only a 2% dropout rate. By early 2025 enrollment rose to 73 students indicating sustained community confidence in the programs effectiveness. The students academic performance continues to improve with many now proficient in reading writing and arithmetic at or above their grade level. Teachers have observed enhancements in hygiene habits attendance discipline and social behavior among the students. The projects success lies in its fusion of education with humanitarian care. HBB and Chayatal consistently supply educational materials uniforms and nutritious snacks ensuring financial constraints do not impede attendance. Regular community meetings with parents encourage their active participation in their childrens education reinforcing the idea that learning is a shared responsibility. This collaborative approach has transformed the literacy center into a trusted community institution rather than just a school. Beyond academics the program instills values of empathy cleanliness and respectfundamental aspects of moral education. Physical education and health awareness activities educate students on personal well-being while creative arts sessions foster self-expression and confidence. Each initiative is guided by HBBs belief that genuine education nurtures both intellect and character. The HBBChayatal Literacy Center directly supports HBBs overarching mission to eradicate ignorance and poverty through education. It paves the way for children to transition into formal schooling or vocational training equipping them to become responsible and productive members of society. The program indirectly benefits the families of all enrolled students by reducing the risk of child labor enhancing parental awareness and fostering intergenerational change through education. In conclusion the HBBChayatal Literacy Center serves as a transformative model of how grassroots education can generate enduring social impact. By reinstating dignity and opportunity for children previously excluded from learning the project embodies HBBs vision of a world where every child irrespective of socioeconomic status has access to education self-reliance and hope for a brighter fut”

“| Explanation:| Enhance Mobility Health Service and Self-Employment Project Support for Persons with Spinal Cord Injuries SCI and Caregivers: Humanity Beyond Barriers HBB implemented a comprehensive initiative titled Enhance Mobility Health Service and Self-Employment Project to enhance the quality of life for persons with spinal cord injuries SCI and their caregivers. The project addressed the challenges faced by this vulnerable population: physical immobility financial dependency and social exclusion through interventions focusing on healthcare mobility enhancement livelihood development and advocacy. A total of 30 participants including 15 SCI individuals and 15 caregivers engaged in capacity-building sessions to improve their understanding of home-based care hygiene and mobility safety. The training emphasized prevention of pressure sores infection control and ergonomic caregiving techniques. Caregivers reported increased confidence in providing support and participants experienced reduced secondary health complications. To promote independent mobility and social inclusion the project distributed 12 manual wheelchairs 9 fixed and 3 foldable and 5 power wheelchairs to individuals with varying degrees of disability. The assistive devices provided beneficiaries with increased freedom to move access healthcare pursue education and engage in community and livelihood activities. Participants expressed gratitude for the opportunity to regain independence and dignity through this support. The project also promoted economic empowerment by providing SCI individuals with tools and skills for self-sufficiency. Fifteen participants received specialized training on income-generating activity IGA management covering essential topics such as business planning budgeting customer relations and marketing. Following the training 10 SCI participants received customized business startup kits including sewing machines shop goods and tailoring supplies enabling them to start or expand small enterprises. This approach ensured immediate application of knowledge and tangible economic outcomes fostering long-term sustainability. Recognizing that systemic change requires advocacy and community engagement HBB facilitated five advocacy meetings involving 160 participants from government departments NGOs healthcare professionals and local leaders. These meetings aimed to raise awareness about disability rights accessibility and social inclusion. Several participating organizations are committed to strengthening local referral systems and support networks for persons with disabilities. Project funds were strategically allocated to ensure accountability and maximum impact covering capacity-building workshops wheelchair procurement IGA training and material support advocacy activities and administrative monitoring. The project team maintained detailed documentation including attendance records distribution logs and beneficiary feedback ensuring transparency and measurable results. The project outcomes were both quantitative and qualitative. Seventy-two individuals directly benefited from training equipment and livelihood support while 160 stakeholders indirectly benefited through awareness-building and collaboration. Participants reported significant improvements in health mobility income stability and overall confidence. The initiative also enhanced community understanding of disability as a social issue fostering a more inclusive and empathetic environment. In summary the Enhance Mobility Health Service and Self-Employment Project exemplifies HBBs mission to empower marginalized populations through sustainable development and compassion. By integrating healthcare economic opportunity and social advocacy the project improved individual well-being and established a replicable model for inclusive community rehabilitation. It reinforced HBBs belief that individuals with disabilities can lead independent productive and dignified lives when barriers are removed”

“| Explanation:| Arsenic-Free Drinking Water Project Shreenagar Munshiganj Bangladesh: Implementing Partner: Promoting Sustainable Livelihoods Foundation PSLF Grant Amount: $10,000 HBB Humanity Beyond Barriers HBB in partnership with the Promoting Sustainable Livelihoods Foundation PSLF completed a major clean-water initiative aimed at reducing arsenic and iron contamination in the drinking water supply of Madankhali Village located in the Shreenagar region of Munshiganj Bangladesh. Groundwater in this area has historically shown arsenic concentrations far above national and global health standards threatening long-term public health for hundreds of rural families. Recognizing this critical need HBB funded the installation of a high-capacity Capacitive Deionization CDI water purification system capable of delivering safe sustainable and arsenic-free drinking water to the community. The primary objective of this project was to install a 40-ton purified water production system to serve students of the local Madrasa families using the mosque local residents and travelers who rely on groundwater for daily drinking and cooking needs. The CDI purification technology was chosen for its high efficiency low electricity demand minimal chemical usage and ability to integrate with solar power systems. This ensures environmental sustainability while also lowering the operational burden on the community responsible for overseeing the system. The long-term vision is to create not only a safe water source but a resilient infrastructure that empowers local stakeholders and sets an example for other affected regions. The project included a comprehensive set of planning and construction activities. PSLF completed all design engineering and civil works required to prepare the Water Treatment Plant WTP room. Over 100 days the team completed structural fabrication raw material procurement water-line placement and electrical infrastructure development. After successful construction the CDI unit configured for arsenic and iron removal was installed and commissioned by O2NB Co. Ltd. the technology provider. The purification system runs at 1666 liters per hour producing approximately 13,000 liters of clean drinking water per day enough to meet the daily drinking-water needs of approximately 300 families. Water quality tests from the ICDDRB-certified Environmental Health Laboratory showed remarkable improvements. Arsenic levels were reduced from an unsafe 103.46 ppb to only 6.10 ppb well within Bangladesh and WHO guidelines. Iron content dropped from 2.92 mg L to 0.19 mg L and TDS was reduced by nearly half. These results confirm that the system is effectively providing safe water for long-term consumption. The project emphasized sustainability and capacity building to ensure long-term success. PSLF trained at least ten youth members from the community to manage system operation routine monitoring and required maintenance. The Madrasa management committee will oversee long-term operations at minimal cost as the purification system requires very limited energy and infrequent chemical cleaning. Additionally PSLF is conducting periodic community awareness sessions focused on water safety arsenic health risks and proper water storage at home. Quarterly surveys will measure behavior changes disease reduction and the communitys adoption of purified water as their primary source. This initiative has already had a measurable impact on public health and community behavior. More than 80% of local households of which previously relied on untreated tube-well waternow depend on the new system. Early health assessments indicate a decline in waterborne symptoms and user feedback reflects a high level of satisfaction with taste clarity and accessibility. The availability of safe drinking water at the Madrasa has also benefited students teachers and daily visitors reducing their vulnerability to chronic arsenic poisoning and iron-related illnesses. In addition to the pri”