Managing Plastics in Bangladesh: 2023 Conference
On October 30, 2023, AMAL Foundation, in collaboration with the US Embassy to Bangladesh, Unilever Bangladesh, Pran-RFL Group, Chevron, Coca-Cola Bangladesh, and Bangladesh Petrochemical Company Limited (BPCL), organized the ‘Managing Plastic in Bangladesh: 2023 Conference’ at The Westin Dhaka. The event brought together key stakeholders from the private sector, government, civil society, and academia to […]
Necessary step for prevention of plastic pollution
Empowering Community through Building Awareness and Installing Livelihoods in the Solid Waste Sector of Bangladesh
As one of South Asia’s fastest urbanizing economies, Bangladesh is grappling with a rapid increase in waste generation. Over the past three decades, the volume of waste has doubled every 15 years. 55% of solid waste in urban areas remains uncollected, with collection efficiency varying from 37% to 77% (Islam, 2021). Among various waste types, […]
Trash-to-Cash: Wheeling for Waste Project
In Bangladesh, Rickshaw pulling is a very common profession through most of the rickshaw pullers live under poverty. Due to their poor income, most of the time they cannot afford to meet their basic needs. Additionally, Bangladesh is one of the top plastic polluted countries in the world due to the mismanagement of plastic waste. […]
Climate change and women leadership
Sustainable Transition to End Plastic Pollution – STEPP
Plastic pollution has emerged as a severe challenge in Bangladesh, threatening both the environment and public health. The widespread use and improper disposal of plastics have contaminated water, soil, and air, while clogged drainage systems worsen urban flooding during monsoons. Rural and urban communities alike face risks, as marine ecosystems suffer from plastic waste endangering […]
Managing Plastics in Bangladesh: 2023 Conference.
“Project Unity”: Solidarity and Aid for Covid-affected Communities’
In times of crisis, unity becomes our greatest strength. When the Covid-19 pandemic struck, it devastated lives and systems worldwide. In Bangladesh, with its overcrowded cities and fragile healthcare system, the crisis exposed deep vulnerabilities in public health, the economy, and social stability. Lockdowns and restrictions left millions, especially daily wage earners, without income and […]
Fire Revive: Immediate Assistance for Fire-Affected Areas
In the aftermath of a fire, it often feels as though the world has turned to ash, leaving devastation and despair behind. In Bangladesh, fire-related disasters are a harsh reality, it destroys homes, livelihoods, and entire communities in a matter of minutes. From the overcrowded slums of Dhaka to rural villages, fires strike with little […]