Prerona Foundation has partnered with PFDA-Vocational Training Centre to create sustainable livelihood generation opportunities for differently-abled individuals, in the wake of the Covid-19 outbreak.
The project titled, “Amra Shikhi, Amra Pari” has enabled students of PFDA Vocational Training Centre to take online training on producing face masks.
Upon completion of the training, the differently-abled individuals are now producing this much needed personal hygiene product, thus helping the nation fight against the pandemic, while supporting themselves, according to a press release issued on Tuesday.
Two types of masks are being produced under this project: surgical masks and fabric masks. WHO guidelines for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) production have been strictly adhered to during the making of both types of masks.
The fabric masks fulfil all the parameters set by the Directorate General of Drug Administration (DGDA) in Bangladesh. And they have been tested and certified by the government-approved certification agency, Dysin International Ltd.
The fabric masks will be made available in the market for purchase shortly. The surgical masks will also be made available for commercial sale in the short-run.
Every purchase of this mask will directly contribute to the livelihood of the differently-abled individuals and their families.
The Memorandum of Understanding was signed by Ms Mubina Asaf, director of the governing body at Prerona Foundation and Ms Sajida Rahman Danny, founding chairman at PFDA-Vocational Training Center.
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