The Smile project, in collaboration with Jalalabad Disabled Rehab Centre and Hospital (JDRCH), held the closing ceremony of the 'Restoring mobility: Artificial limb support' intervention in Sylhet on Sunday.
The event marked the successful provision of prosthetic and orthotic devices to 60 beneficiaries from Sylhet and Nabiganj upazilas, many of whom have lived with physical disabilities for years without access to affordable rehabilitation services, says a press statement.
Md Abdul Mannan, Additional Secretary, Coordination & Monitoring, Energy and Mineral Resources Division, was present at the event as the chief guest.
Eric M. Walker, Managing Director and President, Chevron Bangladesh; Muhammad Imrul Kabir, Director, Corporate Affairs, Chevron Bangladesh; A K M Arif Akter, Head of Social Investment, Chevron Bangladesh; Helal Hussain, Country Director, Swisscontact; and Shoaib Ahmed Matin, Chairman, Board of Trustees, JDRCH, were also present.
Speaking at the event, Additional Secretary Abdul Mannan highlighted the broader social significance of the artificial limb support, emphasising that such interventions go far beyond medical assistance.
"I sincerely appreciate Chevron Bangladesh, Swisscontact and JDRCH, whose collective partnership and expertise have improved mobility, and hope for persons with disabilities, demonstrating the power of collaborative action in creating meaningful societal change," he said.
Eric M. Walker, in his address, emphasised Chevron's community partnership engagements, saying, "Nearly 80 per cent of people have limited access to such specialised support, and being part of an initiative that delivers personalised care truly warms my heart, every step taken by these beneficiaries is a strong step toward a better tomorrow."
Chevron Bangladesh and Swisscontact, through the Smile project, have been working relentlessly to improve livelihoods and uplift communities through sustainable and impactful development initiatives.
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