charity

Breathing new life into old sarees for a noble cause

The Bangladesh Cancer Aid Trust (BANCAT) has taken a unique initiative that connects tradition, sustainability, and compassion. Their project, Alok Kantha, revives the cherished craft of hand-embroidered quilts using discarded sarees, turning them into something truly meaningful.

International Day of Charity 2024 / Preparing Generation Alpha for a Charitable Future

Encouraging students to take on leadership roles in community service projects can build on the legacy of Gen Z’s activism.

Alia to host Hope Gala to support underprivileged children

One of the top actresses in Bollywood, Alia has already made her mark in Hollywood as she is starring in the movie "The Heart of Stone".

Exploring the world on foot: Alexander Campbell arrives in Bangladesh

Most people envision flying across the world by plane, but never by foot. But Sydney-born 27-year-old Australian Alexander Campbell has decided to set out on a four-year walking journey that will take him across more than 30 nations and four continents! And guess what? His present location is in Bangladesh!

#Guides / Eid Bonus making you restless? Here’s what you should and shouldn’t do

For Eid-ul-Fitr, Eid bonus usually means hitting the mall and buying the newest collection of clothes, shoes, perfumes, and other accessories you need to make you look like a movie star during Eid day. For others, it could be grabbing the electronics that had their heart and mind for the past year.

#Perspective / The power of Zakat during an economic slowdown

Zakat or almsgiving, which is the third pillar of Islam, refers to a Muslim’s annual obligatory donation to charitable causes if they have or own certain types of wealth. One may wonder why one must share their wealth with others. The straightforward answer to that is, Zakat is the right of the poor. As a wealthy Muslim, if you want to ‘purify’ your wealth, paying Zakat is the way.

Our misconceptions surrounding philanthropy

Philanthropic ventures of the rich and their businesses actually fuel the social and economic problems.

'Celebrating Relationships' is a cookbook for a cause

Every recipe is credited to the person it is inspired from and the country it is staple to. The method of preparation of the dishes is detailed and very well explained, especially for amateur cooks.

Prince Charles’ charity took £1 million from the bin Laden family, report claims

The Prince of Wales took a £1 million donation from relatives of Osama bin Laden for his charity, The Guardian said yesterday (July 30, 2022) quoting a report.

April 28, 2022

Book charities to donate to this Eid

The pandemic has disrupted the businesses of struggling booksellers, many of whom are still reeling from their losses. There are organisations that are helping booksellers, book readers, and both.

April 16, 2019

Charity art auction for special athletes

Marking its 25th anniversary, Special Olympics Bangladesh, along with Edge, the foundation, organised an art auction (live and silent)

January 12, 2017

Novak Djokovic bats against Shane Warne

Novak Djokovic of Serbia and former Australian cricketer Shane Warne took part in a game during a charity event in Melbourne.

December 6, 2016

Football: Brazil invite Colombia to play in Chapecoense charity match

Brazil have invited Colombia to play a friendly match next month with proceeds from the game going to families of the Chapecoense players and staff killed in the Medellin air crash, a Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) spokesman told Reuters on Monday.

August 24, 2016