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...
We sat down Belgian climate scientist and former IPCC vice-chair Jean Pascal van Ypersele for an interview where he stated his impressions of Friendship’s mangrove plantation and its importance in protecting climate impacted local communities. Dr. Jean Pascal van...
An 11-member delegation led by the minister for Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Affairs of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg visits Friendship’s interventions in the river islands of Bangladesh The Luxembourg minister (centre) along with his team, as well as Runa...
‘Plinth’ settlements built on raised ground above the country’s flooding rivers are providing permanent homes and emergency refuges Hamida Khatun outside her home in the village of Mudafat, Chilmari. She will be moving to a new plinth this year. © Farzana...
Architectural innovations and adaptations are helping to bring permanence to a flood-prone land An example of a flood-resistant raised plinth, with a fresh-water pond at its centre and structures surrounding it that support the local communities during climatic...
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...