Nurturing Healthy Futures: DIU Nutrition Students' Community Outreach

The final-year students of Daffodil International University's Department of Nutrition and Food Engineering, Batch 201, undertook a Community Outreach activity to promote SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being). They visited primary schools in Birulia, Savar, and Daffodil Institute of Social Sciences (DISS) to raise awareness about nutrition and healthy habits among young students. Through interactive methods like role-plays, poster presentations, quizzes, and games, they conveyed vital nutritional knowledge, emphasizing the importance of a balanced diet and physical activity for a healthier lifestyle. These students are actively contributing to healthier futures for their communities.

DIU Faculty led the Educational Outreach Program to Encourage the Underrepresented Groups to Study in Areas where they are underrepresented

A group of researchers, led (deputy) by DIU faculty Mr. A.B.M. Nazmul Islam conducted several activities related to the International Year of Basic Sciences for Sustainable Development involving female students from remote villages, supported by ISP. The group visited the Sahapara Parveen Sorony girls’ school and college in Shibganj, Chapai Nawabganj district. The village lies in a remote area. Educational institutions in these areas are experiencing student dropouts, especially the girls. The covid-19 pandemic made the dropouts even worse, since financially challenged parents find it burdensome for sending their girls to school.

Although the basic sciences physics, chemistry and mathematics are taught to the students, there is a lack of proper knowledge and scientific demonstrations. In order to inspire the girl students to study science, BAN:05 arranged a workshop on handling and maintenance of scientific instruments and tools. To attract students some chemistry experiments involving magic fire demonstration, ghost fumes etc. were shown.

Outreach Educational Program at Snowtex Group

HRDI of DIU and Bangladesh Skill Development Institute (BSDI) jointly conducted an outreach educational training program at Snowtex Group. K M Hasan Ripon Executive Director of BSDI explored the importance of understanding and managing emotions in the workplace and Mr. Amir Hamza, Assistant Director of Learning & Knowledge Management at DIU, shared insights and strategies for fostering strong, collaborative teams. Feedback from a trainee: "The Emotional Intelligence session opened my eyes to the power of self-awareness and empathy at work. It's a game-changer!" - Saiful, Snowtex Group

Community Outreach program for 10-days Field School

The Department of Architecture, DIU collaborated with several partners in organizing the first field school in Bangladesh at Sonargaon Dhaka from July 10-19, 2023. This Field School is designed to offer an immersive learning experience in documenting a local community’s-built environment and cultural landscapes, learning how to write the local history of people and places “from the ground up” and learning from material through hands-on activities and to showcase works done in the field school on national and international platforms. Ph.D. candidates from the University of Wisconsin, USA, Architect Dilruba Ferdous Shuvra, Fashion Designer Chandra Shekhar Saha, several architects, artist Niaz Morshed, etc. attended this school. Sheikh Muhammad Rezwan, Assistant professor, DIU due to his expertise in conducting residential workshops in the rural environment was a co-partner of this event. Their works were displayed on 19th July 2023 at Shilpakala Academy.

Training session for Park View School & College:
HRDI organized an empowering Teachers' Training session for Park View School & College on creating a learner-centric classroom where all of their teachers took part. Mr. Nazah Salawah, VP of Daffodil International School, and Mr. Amir Hamza, Assistant Director at HRDI, led an engaging workshop. Teachers delved into experiential learning methods to make classrooms more student-centric.

Conducted Community Digital Storytelling workshop at Islamic University

A workshop on 'Community Digital Storytelling' was recently held at Islamic University (IU), Kushtia, in collaboration with the Department of Journalism, Media and Communication, Daffodil International University (DIU). Dr Md Abdul Kabil Khan, Associate Professor at the Department of Journalism, Media and Communication from Daffodil International University was the keynote speaker.

Mobile journalism workshop at PIB with journalists of Gopalganj District

The Hepatitis 'B' Virus or Liver Cirrhosis Immunization Program Arranged by DIU

One in every twelve people of the world are affected by Hepatitis 'B'. The Hepatitis 'B' Virus or Liver Cirrhosis Immunization Program was arranged by Social Business Students' Forum (SBSF) of DIU and managed by Family and Community Empowerment Support (FACES). This was organized as part of DIU’s social responsibility with the motto of elimination of hepatitis B thinking about the health and safety of everyone including the students of the University. The three doses of the vaccine were given by arranging three camps between May to August 2022.

More than one thousand students, employees, faculty and local community people got Hepatitis 'B' vaccine under the program. There is a need to be fully aware of this virus and getting vaccinated against 'Hepatitis B' virus helps to protect ourselves and our surroundings, and our families

Community Health Outreach: Free Check-up Campaign in Daffodil Smart City

Daffodil International University, in alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goals, conducted a successful "Community Health Outreach" event, focusing on Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-being) and Goal 17 (Partnerships for the Goals). Collaborating with the DIU Medical Center and Department of Public Health, the event provided free medical check-ups, healthcare advice, and educational sessions to over 120 local residents. The university's commitment to social responsibility and access to quality healthcare was evident in this initiative, which marks the beginning of ongoing efforts to support the community's well-being. Stay tuned for more updates on their mission to create a healthier and happier community.