FRIENDSHIP BANGLADESH
We work in partnership with individuals, communities, organisations and the government to create lasting solutions to the challenges faced by the poor and marginalized communities in Bangladesh.
About us
Over the last 15 years, Friendship has grown from being a distant dream to an organisation delivering vital services to 4.2 million people in the most marginalized communities of Bangladesh. Our work wouldn’t be possible if not for the 1,600 people dedicated to helping those in need.
Also crucial to our organisation is Friendship International. Formed over the years by a passionate group of people from Luxembourg, France, the UK and the Netherlands, Friendship International helps us foster partnerships, mobilise funds, gain expertise and raise awareness of our unique methodologies. More than partners, this group believes in the core values, ethics and work of Friendship. Together we are building a solid organisation that makes real changes to communities outside the economic mainstream, whilst retaining the dignity of the people who live within them.
Some of our projects
ICT-AIDED SCHOOLS:
Educating the Unreachable
In the hard-to-reach river islands in northern Bangladesh, lack of access, roads and electricity create a situation in which educational institutions are extremely difficult to run. Schools are difficult to set up and it is hardly possible to find and maintain teachers in these areas. The challenge is therefore to bypass the geographical isolation and lack of qualified teachers by using Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and out-of-the-box thinking that yield real results.
Stories brought to you from the field
Global Dignity Day celebrated in Bangladesh and around the world today. 79 Friendship Primary and 7 Friendship Secondary schools are organizing Dignity workshops in 11 Upazillas in Gaibandha, Kurigram, Satkhira and Patuakhali districts.
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Annual Global Dignity Day Celebrated in Bangladesh and Around the World
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Thousands of young people will be inspired to make a positive impact by recognizing dignity in themselves and othersOctober 15 is Global Handwashing Day, a global advocacy day dedicated to increasing awareness and understanding about the importance of handwashing with soap as an effective and affordable way to prevent diseases and save lives. Friendship observed Global Hand Washing Day and National Sanitation Month at its different working areas and organized a rally, discussion session and cultural program to raise awareness on using safe water, proper sanitation and hygiene practices among the community.
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Friendship’s Inclusive Citizenship sector arranged two day-long visit for Community Paralegals of Gaibandha district to Gaibandha District and Session Judge Court on 24th and 25th September 2018 to facilitate awareness building and familiarization with the legal system and get real-life, hands-on experience of court proceedings which will help them when they provide services to the community members from Friendship Legal Information Booth. They also visited Chief Judicial Magistrate Court, Executive Magistrate Court, Gaibandha Bar Association, District Legal Aid Committee (DLAC) Office, Public Prosecutor (PP) Office, Government Pleader (GP) Office and General Registration Office (GRO).
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Nicolas Depoorter from Friendship France was recently interviewed by Antonin Thel at Le Simone - Coworking/Café to talk about the Rohingya crisis and Friendship’s response.
Over 700,000 Rohingyas have been forced to flee violent persecution in Myanmar. Since October 2017, Friendship has been on the ground to provide lifesaving support to the Rohingya and we need your help. Please donate: friendship.ngo/rohingya/
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Gender Responsive Adaptation in Floodplain
A joint research was conducted by DFID - UK Department for International Development and IDRC / CRDI to develop, identify key issues and deeper knowledge on highland, lowland interaction; capacity building and policy engagement on climate resilience and adaptation in the mountains and floodplains of the Indus, Ganges, and Brahmaputra river basins. As part of this initiative a final national seminar on ‘Climate Change Adaptations at River Basins: Upstream and Downstream Linkages’ was held in Bangladesh where Runa Khan spoke as a panellist on 'Gender Responsive Adaptation in Floodplain'.
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Friendship Centre will be featured in an exhibition showcasing the winning entries from the world-renowned Aga Khan Award for Architecture to be opened in Auckland this month at the University of Auckland. Hosted by the School of Architecture and Planning, and held in conjunction with the 2018 Festival of Architecture, this is the first time the international exhibition will travel to New Zealand.
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Aga Khan Award for Architecture Exhibition arrives in Auckland - The University of Auckland
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An exhibition featuring the winning entries from the world-renowned Aga Khan Award for Architecture will open in Auckland this month at the University of Auckland. Hosted by the School of Architecture...Naser Ezaz Bijoy, CEO of Standard Chartered Bangladesh and Runa Khan, ED of Friendship have recently signed an MOU between respective organizations to provide eye care to the marginalized people of Northern Chars of Bangladesh.
Earlier both the organizations successfully completed 'Vision for Coastal Communities' campaign where 400 patients have been treated and provided cataract surgeries as needed. The project was initiated on the occasion of SCB's 15th anniversary of it's global "Seeing is Believing" campaign.
Video (1 min): www.youtube.com/watch?v=_eDyqynFfSU
To support us, donate: friendship.ngo/donate
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Dear Mam, As i request ur authority that in future if any scope,if arrange to same eye campaign at my village area .Myself will be give full afford for the same.Thanks. Md.sirajul islam khan E mail# sirajul1974@gmail.com Village.. Bakhura Mymensingh. Cell.01711585906
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Awareness is not enough. Until it becomes a habit, there is no real impact. Friendship distributed half the 18,898 hygiene kits provided by IOM in the Rohingya camps, with the second half to be distributed next month. These kits, each of which is ample for a family of 5 for 3 months, ensure clean clothes, clean teeth, clean feet and proper bathing.
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Ayesha Taasin Khan, Director and Head of Education & Inclusive Citizenship on ATN Bangla Law and Order speaking about the current #rohingya issues and Friendship's Child Friendly Spaces in the Rohingya camps working towards reducing the violent trauma and fostering learning among the Rohingya population currently residing in Bangladesh.
Featured on ATN Bangla
To support us, donate:https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/rohingya-crisis-appeal-get-involved/
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#rohingyacrisis #learning #donateAyesha Taasin Khan, Director and Head of Education and Good Governance on ATN Bangla Law and Order speaking about Friendships Child Friendly Spaces in the Rohingya camps working towards reducing the violent trauma and fostering learning among the Rohingya population currently residing in Bangladesh....
A 3-day long training was organised for Friendship staff working in the Child Friendly Space (CFS) in the #Rohingya camp in Cox's Bazar. The training was focused in fostering learning for the Rohingya children & adolescents at the same time elevating the trauma of violence among them.
The training was supported by Action Against Hunger Bangladesh and SECOURS ISLAMIQUE FRANCE
To support us donate: www.globalgiving.org/projects/rohingya-crisis-appeal-get-involved/
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“Our experience in the field has shown that gaining the trust of the communities in which we operate is a key component of success. Trust can only be built up over time by providing consistent and reliable quality services and earning the respect of the people we work for. Friendship doesn’t work through short-term projects, but ensures its commitment to the communities on a long term basis.”
Runa Khan, Founder and Executive Director of Friendship Bangladesh
HELPING THE POOR IN REMOTE AREAS
Find out more about the charity Friendship and the impact it has on the lives of the poor in Bangladesh
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Contact Friendship Bangladesh
Friendship Bangladesh
K-14/2A, Baridhara North Road
(Kalachandpur), Dhaka – 1212, Bangladesh