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 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.
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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.
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Chairman of Friendship Luxembourg joins panel on digital divide in Brussels at European Development Days
Marc Elvinger, Chairman, Friendship Luxembourg attended the EU-Africa Business Forum (EABF) as one of the panelists at the Partnering with the Private Sector: Bridging the Digital Divide in Africa session.The forum was held on 7 June 2017 at the annual European Development Days (EDDs) in Brussels, Belgium.The session focused on the role of the Public Private Partnership (PPP) in overcoming connectivity challenges, ensuring economic and social development in remote areas and creating jobs in Africa.
The forum is an integral part of the Joint Africa-EU Strategy (JAES) with the aim to hear private sector voices from both continents about how best to steer the Africa-EU Partnership forward. The central theme of the forum was ‘investing in job creation’ which is believed achievable for European and African businesses by working closely together. Priority was also being given to the other sectors of agribusiness, sustainable energy and digitization.
A key conclusion drawn by panelists was that any project implemented had to become self-sustainable and scalable over time. The private sector must commit to a long-term 15-year time-frame for a public-private partnership in Africa to recoup the investment. The conclusion of the discussion will be presented at the 5th Africa-EU Summit of Heads of State and Government in Abidjan on 29-30 November 2017.
The event was organised by SES-Beyond frontiers and EU-Africa Business Forum.
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Dexter's Michael C Hall, ambassador of Friendship, has launched a limited edition designer t-shirt to raise fund for Rongdhonu Friendship Hospital to save lives of the most marginalized coastal communities in Bangladesh. Watch the documentary on his visit to Friendship’s Hospital ship.
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#dexter #news #homepageHelp make a difference. Donate now ► friendship.ngo/donate/ We are happy to announce that Friendship's Rongdhonu Hospital has been featured in the do...
Empowering women in rural Bangaldesh
Please SHARE our video (1 min) and help us empower women in rural Bangladesh.
Often women in the Chars in Bangladesh have no readily available sources of income. In fact, frequently they cannot even read or write having dropped out of school early to help out in the home.
Friendship.ngo provides skills, training and job opportunities to these vulnerable women. We train them to weave, dye and print fabrics. We also offer them a second chance at education through our literacy and numeracy classes. These initiatives change their daily lives by giving them the chance to earn their own income, establish their own identity, support their families and open doors that were previously closed to them.
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A glimpse into peoples lives on the moving islands of Jamuna and Friendship's impact there as featured in The Daily Star - The Star Weekend today. Read more here: www.thedailystar.net/star-weekend/endeavour/the-moving-islands-the-jamuna-1397446
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The moving islands of the Jamuna
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As far as the eye can see acres upon acres of lush green corn plantations sway in the breeze. A cluster of houses and kitchens are shaded by banana and eucalyptus trees.Mental health matters
A recent survey by World Health Organisation reveals that depressive and anxiety disorders are common among the Bangladeshi population. While depression is a major challenge to global health, 4.6% of the population in Bangladesh suffers from depression, yet mental health is seldom addressed and overlooked due to the taboo surrounding it.
In support of the World Health Day campaign this year, Friendship along with other local and private representatives took part in a rally and discussion meeting organised by the Civil Surgeon Office in Gaibandha. World Health Day is an initiative to create awareness about the importance of global health observed on 7th April 2017.This year’s theme Depression: Let's Talk raises awareness about depression which affects millions of people across the globe and encourages those affected by it to seek help.
The event urged for increased number of awareness programs about depression among the citizens so as to reduce the stigma associated with depression leading to more people seeking professional help.
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Enhancing the role of paralegals for better justice in the chars
The role of paralegals is paramount in the deliverance of justice services for the marginalised communities who would otherwise be unable to access lawyers and the formal justice system for their justice issues, due to financial, geographic, and cultural barriers. Friendship and Brac University jointly organised “Basic Training for Paralegal” with the aim for capacity building and skill development of Friendship Community Paralegals. BRAC University facilitated the training as a part of developing national level Paralegal maneuver from 18th March to 23rd March 2017. It was a 6-day intensive training held for 25 Friendship paralegals at the Friendship Center in Gaibandha.
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Congratulations apa , great job, keep it up
Congratulations!
congratulations
Friendship showcased at Sciences Po
Ms Runa Khan, Founder and Executive Director of Friendship was invited at Sciences Po, Paris on 22nd March 2017 for the special screening of Yann Arthus-Bertrand’s movie ‘Climate Change in Bangladesh’. The movie depicted the impact of climate change on the population of Bangladesh and also highlights the work undertaken by Friendship for the people most affected by such changes. The screening was arranged by the students of Sciences Po and La Chaine de l’Espoir, a French NGO in partnership with Friendship.
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Congratulations
Congratulations di
thank you for invitation.we will Be one of perticipant
Congratulations
NSU School of Business and Economics develops a business case on Friendship
The North South University School of Business and Economics (NSUSBE) in partnership with Friendship initiated the development of a case study: Sailing with Hope: The Case of Emirates Friendship Hospital. The aim of this initiative was to develop original business cases in the context of Bangladeshi business environment, focusing on various areas of business interests. The business cases will be used in the curriculum of business schools in Bangladesh and abroad, for meaningful and pertinent learning of business students.
The case study highlights Friendship’s 3-tier healthcare system and its integrated approach to provide healthcare services to the remote river-based communities in the north and southern coastal communities of Bangladesh. It also focused on the service management of Emirates Friendship Hospital and healthcare provision challenges faced by Friendship.
On behalf of NSUSBE, Department of Marketing and INB , Ms Zarjina Khalill, Sr Lecturer and Chair, Ms Narmin Tartila Banu, Lecturer, Mr Faiz Ibne Hossain, Jr Lecturer and on behalf of Friendship, Ms Ayesha Taasin Khan,Director, Legal & Compliance, Head of Good Governance and Mr Mahbub Ur Rahman Ujjal, Senior Manager, Monitoring and Research contributed to developed the case study.
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Sailing with Hope
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Bravo Runa !