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Ashoka Fellowship for innovative teaching methodologyYear: 1994 Runa Doja has developed a series of "user-friendly" goal-oriented textbooks to replace the ossified rote learning methods employed in the Bangladeshi school system. The text books, which emphasize critical thinking and self-directed learning, have been instrumental in significantly improving student performance. read more |
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Women Entrepreneurship Award by Arthokonto Year: 2003 Runa Khan was awared with Arthakantha Business Award 2003 for her contribution to identify and reach the poorest of the poor and the most marginalized communities and providing them with medical help with the unique floating hospital the Lifebuoy Friendship Hospital. |
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Rolex Award for enterprise Year: 2006 The Rolex Awards support exceptional men and woman who are breaking new ground in areas which advance human knowledge & well-being. Runa Khan, Executive Director of Friendship, received this award for preserve the ancient boat-building heritage of Bangladesh. read more |
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Emirates Airline Foundation inaugurates floating hospital in Dhaka Year: 2008 Charity venture with NGO to serve poverty-stricken people of northern chars. The Emirates Friendship Hospital Ship, a charity venture run by registered NGO, Friendship, and funded by the Emirates Airline Foundation has been officially inaugurated in Dhaka, Bangladesh. read more |
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IDB award for contribution to Women in development Year: 2008 Runa Khan received Islamic Development Bank (IDB) award 2008 in recognition of her efforts to improve healthcare for women in Bangladesh. read more |
