by Isabelle Koch,December 11, 2024 The One Health approach is critical for addressing Bangladesh's growing health and climate challenges. Friendship’s work aligns with One Health through community-based healthcare, climate adaptation projects, and sustainable...
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Friendship and Biodiversity
An overview of Friendship’s contribution to conserving biodiversity for climate action and sustainable development ahead of CBD COP16. by Kazi Amdadul Hoque,October 20, 2024 Since its inception, Friendship has worked in partnership with the Government of Bangladesh...
The Vital Need for Comprehensive Healthcare
OB-GYN Expert, Professor Jelle’s Take on Cervical Cancer Screening by Iffat Ara Sharmeen,October 7, 2024 PRESCRIP-TEC researcher and obstetrics and gynaecology expert Professor Jelle Stekelenburg recently visited Friendship’s working areas in northern Bangladesh. He...
Innovation for Development (I4D) Forum Launched with Six Founding Partners Including Friendship
Friendship founder Runa Khan front and centre at the launching of the Innovation for Development (I4D) forum in Dhaka, along with heads and representatives of the other organisations and their copies of the Innovation Book. © Ayon Das/Friendship by Iffat Ara...
Floods Have Been a Friendship Concern Since Day One
Floods not only take lives, but also destroy livelihoods, destabilise the local economy and set communities that are already marginalised much further back. © Friendship by Abu Bakar Bin Alam,August 20, 2024 Frequent natural disasters like flooding were one of the key...
Flash Floods Deal a Heavy Blow to Bangladesh
Flash floods have inundated 11 districts in Eastern and Southern Bangladesh within the last few days. © Chadni Akter by Friendship News DeskAugust 25, 2024 Deadly flash floods have ravaged eastern and southern Bangladesh since 21 August. The victims are in dire need...
Free Gynaecology Camp Held by Friendship Shyamnagar Hospital
Local leaders and experts appeal for better healthcare for marginalised communities affected by climate change A patient holds up her "health card", a proprietary new system now operational at the Friendship Hospital Shyamnagar. © Tawhid Bin Haque/Friendship by Iffat...
Together we can end cervical cancer
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,...
Cervical cancer research findings presented as PRESCTIP-TEC project concludes
The project ran from 2021-2024 with Friendship implementing in Bangladesh. PRESCRIP-TEC was formally commenced in 2021, to research and explore efficient and innovative means of cervical cancer screening. ©Friendship/Ørjan Ellingvag by Tahmeed ChaudhuryFebruary 7,...
Cox’s Bazar Spirit
KLABU, PSG and Friendship team up to foster teamwork, camaraderie, and spirit to let play shine on International Children's Day PSG star Kylian Mbappé seen holding the new jersey which will be available for purchase soon, at the links provided at the end of the...
‘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...
Transforming Lives through Inclusivity and Accessibility for All
Friendship Physiotherapy Centre and Disability-Friendly Boat Inaugurated in Gaibandha and Chilmari by Raeed Abd-Allah ChowdhurySeptember 3, 2023 Friendship announced the inauguration of physiotherapy centre and disability-friendly boat to improve accessibility in...