The lockdown decision in Bangladesh means that 42 million students, including those already out-of-school, are no longer able to attend school and could be prohibited from doing so until September. Some of those are now studying online for the first time.
Bangladeshi Students Braced Remote Learning during COVID-19 Lockdown Read More »
On April 15, when Obaidul Haque Tutul brutally murdered his wife, Tahmina Akhter, 28, on Facebook live, while streaming in Sadar Upazila district, the country witnessed its first domestic violence fatality since the lockdown began.
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The increasing numbers of Microfinance Institutions are trying to win over the 33 million unbacked residents in the country. Nowadays, microfinance in Myanmar is recognized as one of the essential tools to wipe out poverty affected societies.
How microfinance projects can contribute development to Myanmar? Read More »
A young woman is spraying a bus from Yangon Region Transport Authority with disinfectant to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, since it has been running to and from many places around the city the whole day.
Nay Kyar Khin Khin: Walking in Heels and Working in PPE Read More »
Businesses around the world are experiencing the impact of global pandemic and Myanmar’s economy is also suffering from it. Due to the travel bans around the world and lockdown of other countries, the export and import industry is obviously suffered from the economic repercussions.
How Myanmar’s SMEs Can Recover From COVID-19 Read More »
A friend of mine once invited me to an event where they sold second-hand clothes. The idea of buying clothes that were already worn sounded absurd to me. Why would anyone willingly buy it?
Stories from my closet: How I switch to a sustainable fashion lifestyle Read More »
I was born in Khumjung, a Sherpa village located in the Khumbu sub region of the Sagarmatha National Park lying at an altitude of 3,790 meters above the sea level. The village is more like a flat land between the low ride of Namche and holy mountain Khumbi la. As a child I was very close to my grandmother so I used to spend most of my time with her at her place just to hear some interesting stories.
Sustainable Solutions in Nepal’s Everyday Life Read More »
To start positive changes and create sustainable social impact, people around the globe are going hand in hand by running social enterprises and service companies based on the different consumption rate and conditions of a particular area, state or country.
Have a glance at these Responsible Businesses at the different corners of the world Read More »
In the age of daunting social problems, social entrepreneurship continues to provide a viable alternative to solving social problems. From climate crisis to food security, social entrepreneurs are addressing the world’s most pressing problems through non-profit and for-profit organizations.
Impact Venture: A short guide to becoming a social entrepreneur Read More »
The announcement of Greta Thunberg as TIME’s 2019 Person of the Year near the end of the “hottest decade in record” recognizes climate change as an issue we should be focusing on as we step into the new decade.
Climate crisis into a new decade: Are we doing enough? Read More »
