One Degree Initiative Foundation
| Abbreviation | 1dI |
|---|---|
| Formation | 20 August 2006 |
| Type | Non-profit organisation |
| Focus | Youth organisation |
| Headquarters | Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Location |
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Key people | Sabhanaz Rashid Diya |
Volunteers | 8,500 |
| Website | 1di |
One Degree Initiative Foundation (sometimes refer as 1° Initiative) is nonprofit youth organisation based in Bangladesh with chapters in Canada, USA and Nepal.[1] The basic function of the foundation is provide mentorship, between 6 and 18 months, to young people aged 15–25 years to engage them in active citizenship and social entrepreneurship.[2]
History
[edit]One Degree Initiative Foundation was founded in 2006 by a group of high school students.[3]
Awards
[edit]- Zonta International Award for Young Women in Public Affairs (YWPA) in 2009 and 2010
- Best Partner Voluntary Organisation at Youth of the Nation Awards by JAAGO Foundation in 2009
- Represented at the Asian Youth Conference on Biodiversity in Japan in 2009
- Represented at the World Leadership Conference in Singapore in 2009
- Awarded Certificate of Appreciation by US Under Secretary for Political Affairs, Wendy R. Sherman for its efforts during the Savar tragedy and work towards rehabilitating its victims in 2013
- Represented at the Asia 21 Young Leaders in 2013
- Represented at the UNAoC-EF Summer School in USA in 2014
References
[edit]- ^ Karim, Elita (8 March 2015). "Beyond the Classroom Walls". The Daily Star. Retrieved 4 June 2015.
- ^ Basher, Naziba (8 February 2014). "A Story of Success". The Daily Star. Retrieved 4 June 2015.
- ^ Raghib, Shamma M. (1 May 2007). "1° Initiative". Rising Stars. The Daily Star.