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Symbiosis International is privileged to walk alongside inspiring people every day. Through our work, we see and hear stories of change, hope, justice and compassion. At the heart of what we do is our vision for transformation, working with a purpose to see lasting change and lives free of dependency and exploitation.
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Welcome – আপনাকেও ধন্যবাদ – Apnakeo dhonnobad
Pictured: Top left – Adam Robinson, Top right – Krystal Wallis, Bottom – Savaen Cameron. The very first sentence of our 2022 Annual Report written

Recognising Dr. David Yates
“In December 1993 we established in Australia the Symbiosis Trust, to enable development work in Bangladesh. We met on a Friday afternoon in a solicitor’s

Misti makes her own way
Pictured: Misti practicing hair curling at the Symbiosis training center in Mymensingh. Misti Dio is 22 years old. She grew up in a small village

Towards daily choices
Pictured: Aleya and Moniruzzaman with their daughter Development occurs through the compound effect of change, both small and large. It’s hard to see this sometimes,

Banesa’s loan drives change
Pictured: Banesa with her husband Yunus Banesa lives in a village in the Munshiganj District with her husband Yunus Ali. Together they have had four

International Volunteer Day
An interview with Brett Vizard International Volunteers Day celebrated on December 5 is a date to celebrate and promote volunteering. This year, we’d like to

Fishing, Cycling and Functional Education
By Dr Neil Parker You’ve heard the saying, “Give a person a fish, and you feed them for a day. Teach them to fish, and

Adult Literacy in Bangladesh
By David Vance As we recently observed another International Literacy Day (8 September, 2022) it’s good to pause and think about literacy, particularly in the context of

Volunteer Profile: Danil Salome Hossain
By Danil Salome Hossain Hi, I am Danil and I come from Bangladesh. I grew up there with my family, relatives, and friends, and received

After the Training Parlour
Photo (L-R) : Country Director Dr. Abdur Rahman, Graduate Shammi and Project Manager Nahida Khanam at the graduation ceremony for the September long course graduates.

Recognising Lyndall Purcell
Interview with Lyndall Purcell Lyndall Purcell joined the Symbiosis International Board in June 2013. After serving diligently for nearly 10 years, Lyndall is stepping away

Rikta is rising from debt
From Jamalpur Sherpur Development Project (JSDP) Rikta is a 27 year old woman who lives in the Jamalpur District. Her husband’s name is Samiul and
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