Who are we?
Friendship is a donations-funded NGO. We work to create lasting solutions to the challenges faced by the poor and marginalized communities in Bangladesh.BREAKING THE CYCLE OF POVERTY
We fund six core programmes in an integrated approach (see below).
Our work with the poor began with Healthcare, but it soon became clear that to make a lasting impact on people’s lives we had to resolve other issues at the same time to break the cycle.
HEALTH
SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
EDUCATION
DISASTER MANAGEMENT
GOOD GOVERNANCE
CULTURAL PRESERVATION
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Runa Khan adressing the incredible crowds during the Printemps Solidaire 2017 Concert in #Paris. Arranged as part of a major mobilization campaign to defend international solidarity, Runa was thrilled to be invited as a keynote speaker and to be part of this much-needed movement for the world. (Photo credit William Lebedel) #zerosept #printempsolidaire #homepage #news
Thanks to your donations, Friendship's relief teams distributed aid packages to about 20,000 families during the #floods in 2016. This year Bangladesh is thought to be facing the worst floods in over 100 years.
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(Photo credit Wasama Doja - view the full collection here bit.ly/2wUM2FV)
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A prearranged plan that is known to everyone within their own communities, as well as designated flood shelters could save many lives during the time of disaster
Friendship's raised plinth provided shelter and security for approximately 760 homeless people during flooding.
Stand up for the flood victims and #Donate: friendship.ngo/floods-bangladesh
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“Business as usual, in the midst of the flood."
Death by drowning is sadly common among children in the riverine islands of #Bangladesh. Here a young boy minds his family shop and takes care of his younger sibling while his father is out trying to run errands during the floods. (Credit Wasama Doja)
TAKE ACTION. SUPPORT THE FLOOD VICTIMS: friendship.ngo/donate/
(View the full photo collection bit.ly/2wUM2FV.)
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‘BanglaDAY’ held in Paris
Friendship in partnership with Goodplanet Foundation organized ‘BanglaDAY’ at Domaine de Longchamp, Paris on 10th September 2017 to celebrate the culture and diverse beauty of Bangladesh. The event presented the visitors an opportunity to discover Bangladesh and its culture through various engaging activities throughout the day.
Runa Khan, Founder and Executive Director of Friendship, Yann Arthus-Bertrand, Founder, Goodplanet Foundation, and William Lebedel, Chairman, Friendship France were present at the event and also had the opportunity to raise awareness on the various challenges the country is facing, such as the August floods that has affected millions of its inhabitants.
Friendship provides support to the poorest and marginalised communities living in the riverine areas of Bangladesh. To support Friendship and donate, please visit: www.friendship.ngo/donate
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"Kids hanging out in their schoolyard on a home-made raft of banana tree trunks. Their classroom, shown in the background, is flooded."
This poignant photo collection "Life after the floods" by Wasama Doja highlights the devastation and aftermath of the floods that hit #Bangladesh in 2016. View the full collection bit.ly/2wUM2FV.
Take action by supporting the flood victims: friendship.ngo/donate/
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Friendship would like to thank Yann Arthus-Bertrand, the Fondation GoodPlanet-Domaine de Longchamp and all those involved in making #BanglaDAY the wonderful day that it was! A truly special occasion in celebration of Bangladesh.
#GoodPlanet #climatechange #FriendshipNGO #homepage #newsMerci à tous d'être venus partager avec nous ce #BanglaDAY, co-organisé avec Friendship 🌏
Friendship’s founder and ED Runa Khan as judge in the first ever ‘Development Exposition 2017’
The first ever ‘Development Exposition 2017’ was organized by the Department of Development Studies, University of Dhaka on 27th August 2017 at Muzaffar Ahmed Choudhury Auditorium, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Dhaka. As a part of the event, an Intradepartmental policy contest was held where Ms Runa Khan, Founder and Executive Director of Friendship participated as the judge. The contest shortlisted 5 teams presenting various innovative solutions to inherent social problems of the development sector. The purpose of the event was to celebrate ideas, intellect, abilities and possibilities; a gathering of both young and experienced development actors who will connect innovative ideas, to create one strong chain of positive change.
Ms. Runa Khan ornamented the competition session by sharing some practical and exceptional examples to some of the social problems of Bangladesh from national and international context. She also emphasized on humility, ethics and dignity. She urged the students of the department to have ethics and dignity for others and to practice humility in life.
Friendship provides support to the poorest and marginalised communities living in the riverine areas of Bangladesh. To support Friendship and donate, please visit: www.friendship.ngo/donate
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Runa Khan speaks at BRAC University Residential Semester Day
Students who spent the Summer 2017 semester at BRAC University, Savar Campus as part of their Residential Semester participated in an interactive session on July 22nd 2017 with distinguished guest, Ms. Runa Khan, Founder and Executive Director of Friendship. The day entails an experience sharing platform for students giving them an opportunity to meet successful leaders in the community to learn about achieving leadership success in life. It is to motivate the students to think out of the box and gain useful insights about entrepreneurial perspective and success.
Ms.Runa Khan shared her unique experience with 800 students, faculty and staff members of BRAC University on the day giving them an insight about the birth of Friendship and its journey so far. Today, Friendship has extended its services to marginalized communities in the chars and coastal areas of Bangladesh for Health, Nutrition and Population, Education, Disaster Management and Infrastructure Development, Good Governance, Sustainable Economic Development and Cultural Preservation. The session gave students, faculty members and staff the opportunity to learn about Runa Khan’s key to success and her journey of Friendship.
"When you realize you can do something for people that leads to responsibility. Find out what you want to do, then do it with all your heart, all your soul and skills to match the opportunity and needs. Do it well and rise above the stars– that is the way to have a meaningful contribution in the only world we have", said Runa Khan while addressing the students.
To support Friendship and donate, please visit: www.friendship.ngo/donate
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Bravo Runa !
Friendship Awarded Best NGO in 5 Upazilas
On the observance of World Population day, Friendship received the Best Performing NGO (2016- 2017) Award in Fulchari, Sundorgonj and Sador Upazilla under Gaibandha district, Chilmari and Rajibpur Upazila under Kurigram district and Shyamnagar Upazila of Satkhira district for its contribution in family planning and mother & child health care services.
The World Population Day is observed globally to create awareness about the growing population burden on mother earth. Bangladesh being one of the most densely populated countries in the world is also facing many challenges due to its large population. The government made family planning and population control one of its highest priority agenda in its national development programme.
In areas where government interventions are not significant, NGOs and other development organisations are making remarkable contributions. In remote northern and southern part of the country, Friendship has been actively providing various services for family planning and child health in collaboration with the government.
Friendship has been providing family planning supplies such as pills and condoms in the char areas. Friendship Community Medic aides provide counselling for women on the various family planning methods provided by the government and also ensures the attendance of all the eligible children for immunization vaccinations. Friendship ensures delivery of antenatal and postnatal care and assessment of pregnant women and mothers at risk. It also works to ensure safe delivery by referring mothers to government hospitals.
On this day, Friendship also took part in various rallies and discussion sessions organised by the District Family Planning Department and The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). Many other private and public representatives also took part in the event.The events urged health officials from both government and non-government organisations to extend family planning services to underprivileged people in rural areas to build a healthier nation.
To support Friendship and donate, please visit:
www.friendship.ngo/donate
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wow! she made us proud again and again!
makes us proud!!!!
Wow! really proud of you Apa.