Hasibul Hasan, a dedicated computer science and engineering student at BRAC University, has secured $2000 in seed funding for his community project, EcoFlow Revive, from the renowned National Geographic Society and The Nature Conservancy. This recognition highlights Hasan's exceptional contributions during his externship in Freshwater and Community Conservation.
Hasan's two-month externship focused on pressing freshwater conservation issues, particularly Banani Lake and Korail in Dhaka. He engaged with local leaders, conservationists, and community members to understand the human impact on freshwater conservation.
EcoFlow Revive, led by Hasan's team at BRAC University, addresses pollution and sanitation challenges in Banani Lake, with a vision to transform it into a sustainable water source for the Korail community.
Hasan's efforts resulted in a compelling storyMap to communicate freshwater conservation issues effectively. He also mentored 12 students in cause-driven research, contributing to the establishment of EcoFlow Revive and the development of two research papers.
Reflecting on his journey, Hasan said, "This journey has reshaped my perspective and generated impacts." His externship outcomes include gaining scientific and local insights, mastering storytelling and advocacy through ArcGIS tools, and inspiring fellow students to create the EcoFlow Revive project in collaboration with the Social Impact Lab.
Hasan, a co-founder of the Social Impact Lab at BRAC University, continues to lead student changemakers for social impact and holds the position of OSUN Global Engagement Fellow at BRAC University.
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