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Runa Khan adressing the incredible crowds during the Printemps Solidaire 2017 Concert in #Paris. Arranged as part of a major mobilization campaign to defend international solidarity, Runa was thrilled to be invited as a keynote speaker and to be part of this much-needed movement for the world. (Photo credit William Lebedel) #zerosept #printempsolidaire #homepage #news
“Business as usual, in the midst of the flood."
Death by drowning is sadly common among children in the riverine islands of #Bangladesh. Here a young boy minds his family shop and takes care of his younger sibling while his father is out trying to run errands during the floods. (Credit Wasama Doja)
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#savethechildren #bangladeshfloods #naturaldisaster #photojournalism #NGO #donate #homepage #news #flood
‘BanglaDAY’ held in Paris
Friendship in partnership with Goodplanet Foundation organized ‘BanglaDAY’ at Domaine de Longchamp, Paris on 10th September 2017 to celebrate the culture and diverse beauty of Bangladesh. The event presented the visitors an opportunity to discover Bangladesh and its culture through various engaging activities throughout the day.
Runa Khan, Founder and Executive Director of Friendship, Yann Arthus-Bertrand, Founder, Goodplanet Foundation, and William Lebedel, Chairman, Friendship France were present at the event and also had the opportunity to raise awareness on the various challenges the country is facing, such as the August floods that has affected millions of its inhabitants.
Friendship provides support to the poorest and marginalised communities living in the riverine areas of Bangladesh. To support Friendship and donate, please visit: www.friendship.ngo/donate
#news #homepage #Bangladesh #BanglaDay #fondationgoodplanet #laterrevueduciel #human #yannarthusbertrand
Friendship would like to thank Yann Arthus-Bertrand, the Fondation GoodPlanet-Domaine de Longchamp and all those involved in making #BanglaDAY the wonderful day that it was! A truly special occasion in celebration of Bangladesh.
#GoodPlanet #climatechange #FriendshipNGO #homepage #newsMerci à tous d'être venus partager avec nous ce #BanglaDAY, co-organisé avec Friendship 🌏
Friendship’s founder and ED Runa Khan as judge in the first ever ‘Development Exposition 2017’
The first ever ‘Development Exposition 2017’ was organized by the Department of Development Studies, University of Dhaka on 27th August 2017 at Muzaffar Ahmed Choudhury Auditorium, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Dhaka. As a part of the event, an Intradepartmental policy contest was held where Ms Runa Khan, Founder and Executive Director of Friendship participated as the judge. The contest shortlisted 5 teams presenting various innovative solutions to inherent social problems of the development sector. The purpose of the event was to celebrate ideas, intellect, abilities and possibilities; a gathering of both young and experienced development actors who will connect innovative ideas, to create one strong chain of positive change.
Ms. Runa Khan ornamented the competition session by sharing some practical and exceptional examples to some of the social problems of Bangladesh from national and international context. She also emphasized on humility, ethics and dignity. She urged the students of the department to have ethics and dignity for others and to practice humility in life.
Friendship provides support to the poorest and marginalised communities living in the riverine areas of Bangladesh. To support Friendship and donate, please visit: www.friendship.ngo/donate
#news #homepage #development #Bangladesh #dignity
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wow! she made us proud again and again!
Wow! really proud of you Apa.
makes us proud!!!!