Adult women in chars overcoming barriers and transforming their lives through education Friendship’s Adult Literacy Centres teach students to read and write, understand basic accounting and mathematics, pursue income-generating activities, and educate them on rights...
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Maya Debi Chakma: Leading the Way
A young, indigenous girl defeats social norms as well as competing teams to achieve victory and uphold the values celebrated on the International Day of the Girl Child Maya Debi Chakma, a young indigenous girl who captained her girls' team to the national...
Resilience in the face of recurring obstacles
Joyeeta Award winner Akhterunnahar Rikhta sets an example of perseverance for women in rural communities Rikhta's life was full of hardship and lack of opportunity, but she did not let that keep her from trying her hardest anyway. © Suman Ghosh/Friendship by Tahmeed...
Viva La Friendship
Multiple schools under Friendship’s project with KLABU-PSG win titles and runners up at national inter-school competition Girls from the Thaingkhali High School celebrate their national championship victory. © Friendship by Raeed Abd-Allah ChowdhurySeptember 26, 2023...
Flood Forecasting to Save Lives and Livelihoods
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...
The President of France Takes Tour on Friendship’s Flèche d’Or
Runa Khan, founder Friendship (left) and President H.E. Emmanuel Macron (right) aboard the Flèche d’Or. © Suman Ghosh/Friendship by Raeed Abd-Allah ChowdhurySeptember 11, 2023 French President H.E. Emmanuel Macron enjoyed a ride on a traditional panshi boat operated...
Friendship wins UNESCO Confucius Prize for Literacy
Programmes recognised for bringing functional literacy to adults and out-of-school youth The vast majority of those enrolled in the adult literacy programme are women who have not been able to have a formal education. ©Friendship. by Raeed Abd-Allah ChowdhurySeptember...
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...
Collaborative Development course between DU and Friendship draws to a close
The month-long Development in Practice course, designed for graduate students and professionals, ends with a closing ceremony and distribution of certificates A field visit as part of the course curriculum, to see first hand the circumstances and conditions of remote,...
Embracing Sustainability and Empowerment
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...
Approach to Combat Dengue Outbreaks through One Health Perspective in Bangladesh
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,...
100% success for Friendship schools in SSC examinations
All students, barring one, get A- grades or above Friendship school students pose in front of the SSC exam centre, celebrating their success. © Friendship. By Tahmeed ChaudhuryAugust 14, 2023 48 students, 22 girls and 26 boys, from Friendship Secondary Schools in...