Habitat for Humanity International Bangladesh (HFHI-B) successfully hosted the Project Closing Event of the KOICA-funded project, “Reducing Arsenic Contamination & Water-borne Diseases by Improving Access to WASH Conditions in Noakhali”on 17 December 2025 in Dhaka.

Implemented in partnership with HEED Bangladesh, the project improved safe water, sanitation, and hygiene practices, benefiting 18,140 direct beneficiaries and 2,400 indirect beneficiaries.

The event highlighted key achievements, lessons learned, future pathways, and endline survey findings, with participation from KOICA, Habitat for Humanity International Bangladesh, Habitat for Humanity International Korea, HEED Bangladesh, project beneficiaries, and field staff.

Presentations were delivered by Buhyeon Cho (Habitat for Humanity International Korea), Mohammad Rafiqul Islam (Habitat for Humanity International Bangladesh), and Misbahuzzaman Chandan, Engineer at Innovative Insights for Sustainable Solutions (II4SS).

The program opened with remarks from Sharif Mahbubul Kuddus, Associate Director of Programs at Habitat for Humanity International Bangladesh, and was moderated by Rashadul Hasan, Program Manager, HFHI-B. Special remarks were shared by Jooyeon Bae, Program Manager, KOICA Bangladesh Office, Issac Rana Bonik, Assistant Director (Operations), HEED Bangladesh, and Anwar Hossain, Executive Director/Secretary, HEED Bangladesh.

The event concluded with inspiring closing remarks from Muhammad Mahfuzur Rahman, National Director of Habitat for Humanity International Bangladesh, celebrating the collective impact of this life-changing initiative!

Together, we are building healthier, safer, and empowered communities!