by Friendship News DeskJune 1, 2024 Cyclone Remal wreaked havoc across Bangladesh and parts of India for 40 hours, hitting the coast between Patuakhali and Kolkata on May 26th with winds reaching 111 km/h. The cyclone affected 3.8 million people across 19 districts,...
An interview with boat carpenter, Bhojon Chondro Shutrodhar Bangladesh boat carpenters proudly exhibit their work at an exhibition in Luxembourg. © Friendship by Syed Abu Sinjan SaadatJune 9, 2024 In the heartland of Bangladesh, where rivers weave through the...
Launch of the UNI for Change platform by the ULiège Green Office in Belgium by Kingbadantee Sabir,June 6, 2024 On Tuesday, April 16, 2024, the Boulevard du Rectorat in Sart Tilman, Belgium, hosted an inspiring evening as part of the Festival Rêve Général and Festival...
Friendship at CBA-18 in Tanzania The Friendship delegation on their visit to the Selela and Makuwini village to meet the Maasai community in Tanzania © Sabrina Nizam/Friendship by Betteke de Gaay FortmanMay 28, 2024 More than 300 practitioners, grassroots...
Shahazadi Akter, Friendship Flood Volunteer, relates her experiences visiting CBA18 Shahazadi Akter, 3rd from left, sits on stage during Friendship's session at CBA18 in Tanzania. © Sabrina Nizam/Friendship by Iqra QamariMay 26, 2024 For residents who are far removed...
Adverse climatic events such as floods entrap char residents in lifelong debt, often exposing them to adversities from creditors The frequent displacement and migration due to floods and erosions exert heavy financial burdens on the people, who are barely able to get...
In this South Asian state, characterised by extreme poverty and the highest population density, the monsoon and river flooding, which is becoming ever more violent with climate change, floods a third of the country every year. The inhabitants are struggling to cope...
Independent University Bangladesh (IUB) hosts public lecture on climate justice in memory of Prof. Saleemul Huq The public lecture was held to commemorate Prof. Saleem’s contributions to address climate change impacts, educate stakeholders, especially youth and...
Choosing deshi and sustainable fashion this Eid by Ayman Anika (The Daily Star)April 8, 2024 As we gear up for the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr, there's this beautiful buzz in the air filled with anticipation and a spirit of giving. We can — with the intention of not just...
Friendship partnered with PRESCRIP-TEC to prevent a detectable, preventable, treatable cancer that was still hindering, and taking lives in the remote river islands of Bangladesh. Courtyard sessions were key in disseminating information regarding the prevention,...
On International Women’s Day, we celebrate the accomplishments of marginalised women in Friendship’s working areas in remote, climate-affected river islands From left: Aduri Begum, Mukta Sultana, Kolpona Akter and Sumaiya Afrin. ©Friendship by Tahmeed ChaudhuryMarch...
Friendship's founder, back from COP28 discusses what is needed from nations, organisations and individuals if we are to ensure a greener future. by Runa KhanJanuary 4, 2024 As COP28 concluded in Dubai, we were presented with a complex picture of progress and...