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...
A young, indigenous girl defeats social norms as well as competing teams to achieve victory and uphold the values celebrated on the International Day of the Girl Child Maya Debi Chakma, a young indigenous girl who captained her girls' team to the national...
Multiple schools under Friendship’s project with KLABU-PSG win titles and runners up at national inter-school competition Girls from the Thaingkhali High School celebrate their national championship victory. © Friendship by Raeed Abd-Allah ChowdhurySeptember 26, 2023...
Friendship and the Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) hold roundtable discussions to ascertain the best flood prediction practices and protocols for Bangladesh Floods are a regular occurrence in the river islands of northern Bangladesh, and force...
Runa Khan, founder Friendship (left) and President H.E. Emmanuel Macron (right) aboard the Flèche d’Or. © Suman Ghosh/Friendship by Raeed Abd-Allah ChowdhurySeptember 11, 2023 French President H.E. Emmanuel Macron enjoyed a ride on a traditional panshi boat operated...
Programmes recognised for bringing functional literacy to adults and out-of-school youth The vast majority of those enrolled in the adult literacy programme are women who have not been able to have a formal education. ©Friendship. by Raeed Abd-Allah ChowdhurySeptember...
Friendship Physiotherapy Centre and Disability-Friendly Boat Inaugurated in Gaibandha and Chilmari by Raeed Abd-Allah ChowdhurySeptember 3, 2023 Friendship announced the inauguration of physiotherapy centre and disability-friendly boat to improve accessibility in...
The month-long Development in Practice course, designed for graduate students and professionals, ends with a closing ceremony and distribution of certificates A field visit as part of the course curriculum, to see first hand the circumstances and conditions of remote,...
A Transformative Journey with Friendship Colours of the Chars through upcycling of preloved clothing Shoppers got a chance to buy and sell preloved clothing, prolonging their lifespans and encouraging more conscientious fashion choices. © Friendship Colours of the...