Asia Arsenic Network (AAN)
Contact Person :
Sachi Tsushima, Executive Director
House 46, Road-13/C, Block-E, Banani, Dhaka-1213
Phone & Fax: 02-9894493
E-mail: aandhaka@citech-bd.com; sunny@citech-bd.com
Background
Asia Arsenic Network is a Japan-based NGO with branch offices in Dhaka and Jessore in Bangladesh. ANN as its name indicates, is working solely on arsenic issues with its long experience, accumulated knowledge and expertise of a variety of personalities of the network and dedication and compassion for victims of arsenic contamination.
Vision
Our vision is a world where people have the capacity to tackle the arsenic contamination problem and live healthy and hygienic life with access to safe drinking water and sound sanitation facility and in peace without fear of arsenic or water-borne disease.
Mission
-Let the people know that water source they are using is safe or not for their health.
-Make the people aware about arsenic and make them confident to take decision on what they should do to prevent themselves from arsenicosis.
-Bring positive attitude among villagers in sharing safe water and if necessary, pay for it.
-Develop the capacity to take right decision for the community
-Bring positive, participatory and helping attitude among community leaders, NGOs and local Govt. personnel
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Legal Status: Registered under NGO Affairs Bureau
Working Area: khulna Division
Donors: Asia Arsenic Network Japan, Rotary Foundation, JICA, Ajinomoto
Information on Staff, Beneficiaries:
Category
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Female
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Male
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Children
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Total
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Staff Strength
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03
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08
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Nil
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11
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Beneficiaries
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Depends on project area coverage
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Name of the principal program activities of the organization:
Community Development of safe water and healthy living in Rural Area