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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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Remembering Mr Sarafat Ali
On Monday, we lost a much loved and respected member of the Symbiosis family, Mr Sarafat Ali. A trained Agriculturist, Sarafat joined the team in
Padma Mohila Unnayan Samiti
Pictured: CEO Lisa West-Newman (centre) with the official commemorative certificate handover to Padma Mohila Unnayan Samiti Leadership. Symbiosis Bangaldesh Country Director Dr Abdur Rahman (foreground),
Mahfuza
Mahfuza is 37 years old. She lives in the Gazipur district with her husband Abdul and has two sons. “ If Symbiosis organization had not
Thank you Phil and Welcome Suzie & Ryan
Symbiosis has been fortunate to have its foundations built from willing, intrepid, compassionate and professionally skilled volunteers both in Bangladesh and Australia. Much of
Project Photo Gallery – April to June 2023
Kripa (left) – our newest Staff member at Jennifer SPA Parlour and Junior Beautician and model is Suma (right) – Kripa was practicing her makeup
National Mourning Day Observance 2023
Photo: Commemorations held at the Symbiosis Bangladesh Administration Office (Dhaka) On Tuesday 15 August 2023, Symbiosis Bangladesh marked the 48th martyrdom anniversary of the father
Our most successful appeal!
Thank you – ধন্যবাদ – Dhonnobaad You did it – YOU – our dedicated supporters helped us reach the fundraising goal for our 2023 Change
Sabina’s Passion
Pictured: Sabina (left) with her husband Chan Mia (right) Sabina lives in the Sirajganj district. She is 38 years old and a housewife. Her husband
Subarna’s Joy
Subarna (left) with her children (centre) and her husband Shahidul (right). Sometimes our stories make escaping poverty sound like a recipe – meet Symbiosis, learn,
Padma
Pictured: Padma attending audit and reporting training with Project Manager Farida Padma is a registered Community-based organisation (CBO) with the Bangladesh Government Women’s Affairs Bureau.
Launching our Change for Good appeal
What a weekend we had launching our 2023 Annual Appeal! The theme for our appeal this year is Change for good. It was great to speak
Saleha can see a future again
Pictured: Saleha with her husband and daughters outside their shop The poverty trap reaches wide – sometimes people fall into its vicious cycle with little
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