Friendship primary school student overcomes a life of struggle and uncertainty to gain admission at the Rangpur Medical College Ashadul Islam, a young man who had to overcome extreme circumstances to gain admittance to multiple reputed universities. ©Friendship by...
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Inclusivity in Journalism
Journalists' training on 'Disability and Digital Inclusion’ organised by Friendship and a2i The trainees from various media outlets learned about inclusivity in digital journalism©Irfan Shakil/Friendship by Friendship News DeskMarch 21, 2023 On March 20, 2023,...
An Easel Connection to Make
Friendship teams up with Lalithakala Akademi and Preema Arte Foundation for Kranti Art Exchange Programme between India and Bangladesh Some of the final work on display near the entrance of the Friendship Centre at the end of the workshop. ©Ayon Das/Friendship by...
Fire in Rohingya camp
Missing Friendship learning centre student found; five learning centres burned to the ground The fire spread to the block adjacent to the Friendship Hospital Ukhiya. ©Friendship Friendship News Desk March 5, 2023 Updated on March 6, 2023 A fire broke...
The love for mother tongue around the world
Friendship school students and their counterparts from Cambodia and Switzerland leave special messages on the occasion of International Mother Language Day Students and teachers from Friendship Secondary School Batikamari participating in a rally to observe...
When globalisation is still on
Back-to-back economic shocks have triggered insularity in many economies, but in the long run there’s no alternative to global solidarity, says Runa Khan, back from WEF in Davos. Runa Khan, founder of Friendship at the WEF panel in Davos, 2023. © World Economic Forum...
Friendship recognised as a Superbrand
The organisation was declared a Superbrands Bangladesh awardee for 2023-24 in the NGO category Friendship News DeskFebruary 12, 2023 Friendship has been named among Bangladesh's Superbrands, winning the award in the NGO category for 2023-24 at a gala event held at the...
Empowering Artisans
Friendship displays crafts at Dhaka Art Summit The Friendship Colours of the Chars stall at the Dhaka Art Summit 2023 © Kingbadantee Sabir/Friendship. by Tamim KhanFebruary 9, 2023 Friendship Colours of the Chars was born out of the need to help marginalised women...
Water World
Friendship founder and eminent architects hold panel at Dhaka Lit Fest 2023 Friendship News DeskFebruary 9, 2023 Back after two years of Covid restrictions, the Dhaka Lit Fest was held from January 5 – 8, 2023; which also happened to be the tenth anniversary of the...
Connecting Schools on Climate Change
Friendship’s Inter-School Connectivity Programme (ISCP) expands to 5 countries Friendship's students can speak with students from 4 other countries, to share experiences and knowledge on climate change through internet connectivity, facilitated by solar power. ©...
Justice for Marginalised people
Online Legal Information and Help Desk in Gaibandha district court helping marginalised people seek timely justice Raheela Akhter, a young mother and divorcee who sought assistance from Friendship's paralegals. ©TAHMEED CHAUDHURY/Friendship by Tahmeed ChaudhuryJanuary...
Experiences from the Field
A Friendship Climate Action Intern from the UK recounts her experiences with some of the most climate-impacted communities in Bangladesh Ellie Kimber speaking to Shojina about the climate impacts she is facing every year. ©Ellie Kimber/Friendship by Ellie...