House of Volunteers BUET - HOV BUET is volunteer organization conducted by undergraduate students of BUET. This is a local chapter of House of Volunteers Bangladesh - HOV BD which is registered a non-profit volunteer organization in Bangladesh. The stage was set at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) for students and professionals from all backgrounds and different institutes to be involved in devising innovative solutions for improving the quality of education in underdeveloped communities. “Low cost High impact Sustainable solution” is the theme of the organization. Projects: The major projects of HOV BD are as follow -
1. Open Source Computer Education Program (OSCEP):
This program promotes computer and computer based education at primary and secondary level for the underprivileged communities of Bangladesh.
2. Book Drive - Books for Bangladesh:
Under this program both new and used academic books and journals from foreign universities are collected and distributed among the academic institutions of Bangladesh.
3. Earthquake Awareness Campaign (EAP):
Creating awareness on preparedness of Earthquake among school going students, primarily focuses institutes located to the most vulnerable area of Old Dhaka.
4. Stockholm Junior Water Prize (SJWP): As National Organizer launched Stockholm Junior Water Prize in Bangladesh in 2015. Now preparing for SJWP 2017. Volunteer Development: HOV has volunteer development programs like Orientation Program, Skill Shop for its own volunteers. Also going to launch Career counselling, mentoring program & Leadership Development program in 2017. Sponsors & Partners: Chevron Bangladesh (OSCEP), The EMK Center (EAP), MacEwan University Canada (OSCEP), WaterAid Bangladesh (SJWP).
