Once the largest wooden boat fleet in the world, rendered now to memories of yesteryears have been preserved through boat museums.

Read more about the people keeping the heritage of wooden boat making alive at buff.ly/40fv9S2

#CycloneRemal 's devastation in Bangladesh is a stark reminder of our growing climate vulnerability. Homes and lives have been uprooted, leaving communities in dire need. As we face these ever-growing climate challenges, the resilience of those affected shines through.

#SDG13

Cyclone Remal has wreaked havoc across Bangladesh, leaving over 3.8 million people affected. The storm caused severe flooding, extensive damage to homes and infrastructure, and widespread power outages. friendship.ngo/cyclone-remal/

#CycloneRelief #ClimateAction #SDG13

Frequent floods and erosions in char regions of Bangladesh exert devastating financial burdens on residents, forcing them into an unending cycle of debt. Communities are continually displaced, needing to rebuild their lives and homes from scratch.

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Pride in His Cultivation

Md. Ashraful Islam’s paddy field is a picture-perfect demonstration of a successful boro crop: even in height and density, healthy, spotless leaves, and a smile on the farmer’s face.

📷 Naushad Ali Husein

Strategies for enhancing food security and nutrition for marginalized communities were discussed on May 27 during a district Seminar in Kurigram DC Office, organised by Friendship. Emphasis was given on importance of #homesteadgardening & sustainable #foodproduction . #SDG2 #SDG13

𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗯𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀

On May 27, 2024, we hosted a national seminar on the 'Importance of Digital Literacy and Social Awareness in Combating Climate Challenges in river islands (Chars).

#UN agencies continue to monitor the impact of Cyclone #Remal and to coordinate the response with Government & local partners, supporting affected communities in SW Bangladesh & camps for Rohingya refugees.

Situation report no. 2: tinyurl.com/32dfw64f

𝗖𝗬𝗖𝗟𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘 🌪

A very brief overview of our efforts towards #SavingLives and #livelihoods during #CycloneRemal over the past 48 hours.

#DisasterRelief #ClimateAction #CommunityResilience #SustainableDevelopment #SDG13 #SDG3   #SDG6   #SDG7

Individuals amongst many patients, eagerly awaiting their turn for #cataractsurgery at our #hospitalships .

Motivated by the marginal costs or good quality, or both, each individual has travelled great distances to transform their life. To embrace a brighter future.

As men migrate to urban areas for work, women take on the responsibility of family and farm. These women embody resilience, sacrifice, and determination.

#ResilientWomen #Chars #CommunitySupport #Family #Farming #FriendshipNGO #Empowerment #Agriculture #Determination #Sacrifice

CYCLONE UPDATE🌪

With the support from Start Ready - Bangladesh's Disaster Risk Finance fund, hygiene material packets and dry food packets have been distributed today as part of our #EarlyAction .

Start Network #SDG13 #SDG11 #CycloneRemal #CyclonePreparedness #CycloneRelief

JOIN ONLINE TOMORROW

National Seminar on 'Importance of Digital Literacy and Social Awareness in Combating Climate Challenges in River Islands: A Case of Friendship Education Programme'

🕒 10 am – 12 pm (BST)
📅 May 27, 2024

🔗 Join at buff.ly/3UP6e7m

Malala Fund

Delighted to conduct a session on #LocallyLedAdaptation in the Tailormade training on Building climate resilience for cities and towns in Bangladesh: Nature-based Solutions for Climate Mitigation and Adaptation by the #IHS ihs.nl/en# of #erasmusuniversity .

At the chars of northern Bangladesh, the lands were fertile but the people lacked the necessary skills and inputs needed to thrive on the silt-saturated soil.TMany of the chars are now lush with agriculture and cash flow.

Know more about our efforts at buff.ly/3lc5bwX

𝗖𝗬𝗖𝗟𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘 🌪️

Distribution of hygiene materials to 200 families taking place tomorrow with the support of Start Fund Bangladesh.

Start Network Kazi Amdadul Hoque Runa Khan #CycloneRemal #CycloneUpdate #DisasterPreparedness #DRR

𝗖𝗬𝗖𝗟𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘 🌪️

#Cyclone Update #Hurricane #Remal #Cyclone Remal #Resilience #ClimateAction #PrayForBangladesh #Cyclone Alert #ঘূর্ণিঝড় #Cyclone #Cyclone Shelter #Rohingya #CoxsBazar #Kuakata #Cyclone Warning #Cyclone Preparedness #Cyclone Mobilisation