Shabana Begum (pictured right) is a Friendship Community Medic-aide who received the "Best Social Worker" award for her contributions to her community. © Friendship by Iffat Ara Sharmeen17 February, 2025 On 9 December 2024, Shabana Begum, a Friendship Community...
Cervical cancer Awareness Sessions, VIA Screenings and CBE tests conducted to detect cancer in rural women Friendship Community Medic-aides raise awareness on women’s health issues such as cervical and breast cancer in Sordarpara, Kurigram Sadar, Kurigram. ©...
Two women from marginalised char islands take reign over their fate, despite overwhelming circumstances through the help of the Friendship Farmers Club The Friendship Farmers Club helps agricultural workers connect and share knowledge, information, experiences and...
Tales of joy, friendship, and warmth reverberated through the Friendship Centre in Gaibandha on 2 January 2025, as Friendship School alumni celebrated their first-ever grand reunion by Iffat Ara Sharmeen, 2 January, 2025 The remote char islands of...
A collection of features by or about Friendship's founder, Runa Khan BANGLADESH 2.0 – YOUTH FIRST Event - Friendship NGO A group of students from three Luxembourgish high schools came together for a special event in Luxembourg, to share their recent experiences...
680 Friendship Community Medic-aides (FCM) provided extensive HPV vaccination coverage in remote river islands, coastal regions, and wetlands. The FCMs use Communication, Education and Public Awareness (CEPA) materials while assisting with the campaign. © Friendship...
An inter-camp Football tournament in Ukhiya, Cox's Bazar fosters team spirit, empathy and joy among Rohingya and host children The football tournament took place in December, 2024 hosted by Friendship’s Nutrition, Recreation, and Physical Fitness for Rohingya &...
Hosn-e-ara Akhter Hasi is one of the recipients of the prestigious award. © Friendship by Iffat Ara Sharmeen21 December, 2024 Hosn-e-ara Akhter Hasi and Arzina Akhter won the prestigious Joyeeta Award at an event in Chilmari, Kurigram on 10 December for their resolute...
La jeunesse au cœur du changement. Les changemakers de demain grandissent et sont à l’honneur lors d’un événement à Luxembourg. (English version below) Les étudiants du Nordstad Lycée, Lycée Robert Schumann Luxembourg et École Internationale Differdange &...
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...
The Winter School on Development launched with new students on board at the University of Dhaka campus. © Friendship by Iffat Ara Sharmeen,December 12, 2024 After the success of last year’s Summer School, Friendship Academy launched the second iteration; the...
Friendship founder Runa Khan attended the UNFCCC's COP29 this year, in Baku, Azerbaijan. © Friendship by Runa KhanNovember 22, 2024 As COP29 concludes in Baku, Azerbaijan, we gather to confront a climate crisis that is no longer on the horizon—it is reshaping lives...