by ASF | Sep 3, 2024 | Latest News & Events
Jahanara, a 40-year-old woman from Satkhira, was brutally attacked with acid on July 18, 2024, reportedly due to a past extramarital relationship with the perpetrator and ongoing financial disputes. Despite both being married and Jahanara having her own family, the attack occurred when she refused to continue the relationship. Jahanara, who works for an organization called Prerna, had the incident reported to the Acid Survivors Foundation (ASF) shortly after it occurred. Initially admitted to Sadar Hospital, she was later transferred to the Sheikh Hasina National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery in Dhaka for specialized treatment, as the attack left over 30 percent of her body severely burned.The ASF has committed to supporting Jahanara throughout her recovery. After her discharge from the hospital, she continues to receive outpatient care from ASF, along with financial assistance to aid in her recovery. Additionally, she has been provided with Taka 10,000 to ensure she can maintain a nutritious diet.
A case has been filed at Satkhira, Kaliganj police station. The accused is not arrested yet.
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by ASF | Sep 3, 2024 | Latest News & Events
“I am Md. Hasanuzzaman from Narayanganj. Unfortunately, when I was 2 years old in 1997, I was a victim of an acid attack that severely affected my eyes, mouth, nose, and forehead. Thanks to ASF for providing the medical treatment in which I am now in much better physical condition than before.
ASF has also provided me with several trainings on professional and life skills, encompassing areas such as Computer Literacy, Leadership Development, Gender Issues, and Mental Health and educational support when I was continuing my under-graduation. Presently, I am proficient in handling routine office tasks and utilizing the Internet effectively.
Following graduation, I faced a prolonged job search period. During this challenging time, ASF offered me a position as a Data Entry Operator on May 23, 2023, when I was in dire need of employment. I will always be thankful to ASF for their unwavering support during times of difficulty and I am trying to consistently deliver top-notch service.
Upon joining ASF, I reached out to over 960 survivors throughout Bangladesh over phone and face-to-face conversations who shared similar experiences to mine. In my role as a data entry operator tasked with gathering data on acid and other burn survivors, I have actively interacted with individuals, acquiring essential information & knowledge about their profile, struggles, needs, and beyond. Moreover, through listening to their narratives of resilience, I have been able to exchange my own experiences. Working with survivors has been a rewarding experience for me.
During my time at ASF, I have acquired knowledge on office culture, values, and manners, undergone counseling, enhanced discipline, upgraded my computer skills, gained insights into various information domains, learned about the service delivery processes, and explored other related areas. ASF has been instrumental in boosting my mental resilience and motivation for work, inspiring me to pursue new aspirations. The valuable experience gained at ASF will greatly benefit my future career endeavors. Once again, I am deeply grateful to ASF for offering me this opportunity to work and grow.”
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by ASF | Sep 3, 2024 | Latest News & Events
Abdur Rahim, a 62-year-old resident of Chatmohor Thana in Pabna district, was the victim of an acid attack on July 4, 2024, at around 7:30 AM. The attack was perpetrated by a neighbor with whom Rahim had been in conflict over a land dispute for the past three years. The neighbor had illegally occupied and cultivated Rahim’s land, leading Rahim to file a case with the police. The court ruled in Rahim’s favor, affirming his ownership of the land, but the neighbor refused to relinquish possession. This prolonged conflict ultimately escalated to the horrific acid attack.
During the attack, acid severely burned Rahim’s chest, neck, lower body, genital area, knees, and stomach. His relatives immediately poured water on the affected areas before he was rushed to Chatmohor Health Complex. Later that day, he was transferred to Dhaka and admitted to the Sheikh Hasina Burn and Plastic Surgery Institute. Although one surgery has been completed, Rahim’s condition remains critical, and doctors have indicated that he will require additional operations. However, due to his weakened physical condition, he is not yet fit for further surgeries.
Abdur Rahim requires a diet rich in protein and nutrients to aid his recovery. His family reached out to ASF for financial support to ensure he receives the necessary nutritious food. In response, ASF provided 30,000 Taka to assist with his dietary needs and other expenses.
Rahim’s daughter, Bonna Khatun, expressed her gratitude, saying, “This support is a tremendous blessing for us. ASF has given more than we expected. We will never forget their kindness and are deeply grateful.”
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by ASF | Jul 11, 2024 | Job Circular
No. of Vacancy: 01
Job Context
To provide legal support to all acid burn victims, Acid Survivors Foundation needs a full time Trainee Jr. Program Officer-Legal
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
- Incident and burn violence-related information collection
- Preserve notified case information through format
- Referral linkage with LAG partners and Partner Organization
- Follow up with Acid Case Monitoring Cell, PHQ, IO, Local Thana, PP, District legal Aid offices, PNGOs, and legal aid providers
- Communicate with victims and their families/relatives and extend required cooperation and support
- To prepare and regular update survivors individual case file
- Assist to supervisor to input incident and legal related data in a format/MIS
- Case-related data analysis, find out the legal gap, challenges and possible way of solution
- Communication with DACC, NACC, court, acid crime case monitoring cell, Advocates, Police, PP, APP for case purpose
- Advocacy/lobby in high court for ongoing cases
- Networking with survivors in community level
- Communication with Internal, external human rights based organizations
- Inform to Thana for legal assistance and ensure security
- Legal advice to victim and their family members/relatives
- Discourage victims and relatives not to compromise or withdrawal of cases
- Coordinate court appearance, when and where required
- Fact findings of the special burn violence cases
- To develop case story, lesson learned and challenges according to the legal aspect
- Assist in gap analysis, need assessment, concept note writing and project development work etc.
- Prepare work plan weekly, monthly & implement accordingly
- Prepare quarterly and periodical narrative reports
- Any other task assigned by the supervisor
Necessary Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:
- Language proficiency both Bangla and in English is essential
- Flexibility and strong commitment to the job
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Networking and negotiation skills
- Gender sensitive and values oriented
- Time management
- Hard working and committed to meet targets
- Integrity, transparency, proactive stance and team building capacity
Location: Based in Dhaka and will be required for the field visit.
Educational Qualification:
The candidate should have a minimum LLB degree from any reputed institute/university. LLM and BBAR Council membership will be preferred
Experience Requirements: Fresh graduates can apply or minimum of 01 year of work experience in the relevant field will get preference.
Age: Age should not exceed 35 years.
Job Nature: Full-time Contractual
Monthly Gross Salary: BDT 20,000 consolidated
Other benefits: Weekly 2 holidays and mobile allowance as per Human Resource Policy Manual of the organization.
Workdays and work hours: 5 days a week from Sunday- Thursday. Office Time is 8:30 am – 5:00 pm including 30 minutes lunch break.
Apply Instructions
- A signed application addressing to the Executive Director of the organization
- A CV with a recent photograph
Address for Hard Copy Submission:
Acid Survivors Foundation
House # 39, Road # 12, Block-Kha, Pisciculture Housing Society, Adabor (Shakhertek), Dhaka-1207
https://www.acidsurvivors.org
Or
Soft copy or Email Submission:
Email to hr@acidsurvivors.org addressing, The Executive Director, Acid Survivors Foundation mentioning the post applied for in the subject line.
Please mention the post applied for on the top of the envelope
Application deadline: 25 August, 2024
by ASF | Jun 6, 2024 | Latest News & Events
The Acteus Group stands alongside the Acid Survivors Foundation. Mr. Yann Bary, Chief Executive Officer of Acteus along with Ms. Qhaleeda Ibrahim, Business Excellence Manager paid their visit to ASF on 6 June 2024.
Mr. Sarder Jahangir Hossain, Executive Director of ASF, accompanied by ASF’s family welcomed the guests and briefed them about ASF’s integrated journey to end acid violence from Bangladesh, its accomplishments, challenges, and future initiatives.
Mr. Yann highly recognized the noble work of ASF. He understands the unique works adopting on changing environment and needs. From the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) of Acteus, Mr. Yann handed over a Charitable Donation to Mr. Hossain as a token of love to continue ASF’s great work. Apart from this, he has stated that the Acteus family would indeed try to help ASF at any future opportunity.
The Executive Director thanks to Mr. Yann and his team for this visit, empathy and generous contribution to ASF. Furthermore, on behalf of the ASF team, gratitude is extended to the Dhaka Tribune team for their comprehensive coverage of the event. Mr. Hossain also invites the corporates and donor communities to extend their support to ASF for achieving the ASF’ immediate and long-term goals.
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