Beyond the rhetoric, towards real climate action - can we finally fix what we broke? Mangroves form a natural barrier against tropical storms, absorb salinity and provide a multitude of livelihood options, as well as serving as a habitat for countless flora and fauna....
Climate Action
Youth climate practitioners unite for change
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...
Friendship at COP28
Friendship will participate at COP28 in Dubai from November 30 to December 12, 2023 to take frontline climate victims and the voices of their communities and advocate for scaling up climate adaptation solutions. Friendship News DeskNovember 23, 2023 Friendship will...
From Solar Panels to Solar Villages
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...
Saleemul Huq was and will remain one of our strongest voices for the climate
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...
‘Stop the tap, look at the river’
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...
Saving the delta
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...
Flood Forecasting to Save Lives and Livelihoods
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...
Embracing Sustainability and Empowerment
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...
Approach to Combat Dengue Outbreaks through One Health Perspective in Bangladesh
by Dr. Rafi Abul Hasnath SiddiqueAugust 16, 2023 Dengue fever, a mosquito-borne viral illness, continues to cast a shadow over Bangladesh, causing recurring outbreaks that threaten public health and strain our healthcare systems. In the face of this difficult time,...