Friendship's founder, back from COP28 discusses what is needed from nations, organisations and individuals if we are to ensure a greener future. by Runa KhanJanuary 4, 2024 As COP28 concluded in Dubai, we were presented with a complex picture of progress and...
While the world steps up on commitments made in Sharm-El-Sheykh last year, do the results of the COP28 negotiations really do justice to climate vulnerable countries? Protesters took over the perimeter of the expo city, the COP28 venue in Dubai, advocating for the...
The Great People’s Forest of the Eastern Himalayas Initiative announces rapid scaling portfolio at COP28 The portfolio features a number of projects from participating organisations across four countries by Raeed Abd-Allah ChowdhuryDecember 12, 2023 The Balipara...
On Human Rights Day, it is important to keep in mind the sufferings of the people at the forefront of the climate crisis An elderly woman just inside of her inundated house in Kheyar Alga in Kurigram, on June 22, 2022. ©Tawhid Bin Haque/Friendship by Tahmeed...
Friendship founder Runa Khan discusses COP, youth engagement, other pressing climate issues with young Bangladeshi climate activists ahead of COP28. Clockwise: Md. Mosleh Uddin, Head of Partnership Development at The Earth, Friendship founder Runa Khan, Co-founder of...
by Friendship News DeskNovember 21, 2023 Following an in-depth audit process involving both onsite and remote assessments, Friendship has been certified as being in compliance with the Core Humanitarian Standard on Quality and Accountability (CHS:2014) by HQAI (The...
KLABU, PSG and Friendship team up to foster teamwork, camaraderie, and spirit to let play shine on International Children's Day PSG star Kylian Mbappé seen holding the new jersey which will be available for purchase soon, at the links provided at the end of the...
The Evolution of Friendship’s Rural Solar Electrification Project The solar villages power homes, markets, schools, mosques, shops and other essentials all at the same time. © Friendship by Colton SummersOctober 30, 2023 In 2009, Friendship’s electrification project...
Dr Saleemul Huq with French President Emmanuel Macron, Friendship founder Runa Khan, and MP Saber Hossain Chowdhury. © Suman Ghosh/Friendship by Runa KhanNovember 13, 2023 The fight against climate change is difficult even at the best of times. But this week began...
Bestselling author Erik Orsenna says mobilising for river management today is the only way to prevent conflicts in the future Erik Orsenna, front-and-centre-left, with Friendship founder, Runa Khan front-and-centre-right, observe a map during their field visit to the...
A prize-giving ceremony was arranged to celebrate the day, and the children's artwork that expressed their ideas about dignity. © Friendship by Sabrina NizamOctober 30, 2023 In a world often divided by differences, where conflicts and inequalities persist, it is...
Global, interdisciplinary assembly of river experts converge to discuss the impact of climate change The roundtable conference was held at the Sheraton in Dhaka, in October following the research field visit by the IAGF/IFGR delegation. ©Suman Ghosh/Friendship...