FE REPORT
Officials, partners and stakeholders of the Christian Commission for Development in Bangladesh (CCDB) have promised a brighter journey towards a just and caring society during its golden jubilee celebrations.
The CCDB, a non-government organisation (NGO) in the country, marked the momentous occasion at the PSC Convention Hall in the capital on Saturday.
With grandeur and reverence, the event commemorated 50 years of unflinching dedication of empowering communities and transforming lives across Bangladesh.
Lilly Nicholls, High Commissioner for Canada in Bangladesh, Anima Mukti Gomes, Member of Parliament, Md Saidur Rahman, Director General of NGO Affairs Bureau, Dr Nomita Halder, Managing Director of Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF), Md Shariful Islam, Registrar and Director General of Department of Cooperatives, Cardinal Patrick D'Rozario, CSC, Archbishop Emeritus of Dhaka, Eileen Alma, Executive Director of Coady Institute, St Francis Xavier University in Canada, Dr Sarosh Koshy, Global Relations Minister of Southern Asia Global Ministries of the Christina Church and United Church of Christ in USA, David A Halder, chairman of the CCDB, and Juliate Keya Malakar, executive director of the CCDB, among others, addressed the programme.
Mr Malakar said, "Five decades ago, visionaries started CCDB's journey to rehabilitate war-torn Bangladesh. Today, we involve numerous people and communities in our fight against poverty, inequality, and environmental issues disrupting lives. Cheers to our past achievements and the promise of a brighter journey towards a just and caring society."
David A Halder stated, "This 50-year milestone compels us to remember our past, focus on the present and plan for our future as we continue impacting lives through CCDB's work across 28 districts."
The organisation has been a beacon of hope, compassion and progress in the communities in the last 50 years.
Through tireless efforts and strategic partnerships, the CCDB has positively impacted countless lives by developing people's organisations, networks and sustainable infrastructures, all while introducing innovation and affordable technologies.
The event resonated with inspiring narratives of resilience, empowerment and progress as community members shared how CCDB's interventions enabled them to overcome challenges, acquire new skills, and enhance their livelihoods.
The CCDB was established in 1973 that envisions a just and caring society where people live in peace, with dignity, and in a harmonious relationship with all of God's creation.
Operating in 28 districts of Bangladesh, serving over 100,000 households through its 14 different interventions, the CCDB remains dedicated to create a brighter and more equitable future for all.
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