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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
Friendship Founder Attends Prize-Giving Ceremony as Jury Member by Friendship News DeskJuly 20, 2023 Three inspiring individuals and climate action leaders have been selected as joint winners of the 2023 Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity: Bandi (also known as “Apai...
First Global Forum for One Sustainable Health held in Lyon, France by Raeed Abd-Allah ChowdhuryJuly 12, 2023 At the distinctive Musée des Confluences in Lyon, France, an assembly of leaders, environmentalists, policymakers, scientists, researchers, academics, medical...
Workshop on one health conducted in Dhaka with findings and recommendations to be presented in Lyon in July Human, environmental and animal health are integrally tied to each other, as per the one health concept. ©Friendship by Raeed Abd-Allah ChowdhuryJune 14, 2023...
Friendship organises plastic waste clean-up drive on World Environment Day to sensitise students Friendship Primary School students in Char Goynar Potol, Chilmari, collect plastic waste. ©Naushad Ali Husein/Friendship Friendship News DeskJune 5, 2023 Humans produce...