E Another seven days of bringing positive change
Last week saw us welcoming Van Nguyen, our new Disaster Risk Reducer (DRR). Please read Deputy Resident Representative Now welcomes are not fun on an empty stomach so we brought in a cake and then realised that we would need another one to make sure no one is left behind. So we also took the scope to congratulate our very own Lionel Laurens for his appointment as the Res-Rep of Zambia. Now you know who to call when you are planning to go on a safari !!! While still on the good note, we have more good news. Our SWAPNO is getting bigger and we are now being able to share it with more extreme poor and vulnerable women - 6,192 to be exact from Kurigram, GaiBandha, Lalmonirhat and Jamalpur districts. We have just signed a deal with Sweden to see this through so next time you meet one of our Swedish colleagues, give them a pat on the back for being on our side as we work for a better Bangladesh. Kudos to the SWAPNO team for making it happen.
Since most of you are heading off for the Eid holidays, remember to do your part in fighting the Dengue crisis at hand. Those of you leaving home, remember to make sure there is no stagnant clear water body left in the vacant house. Others please remember to keep your surroundings clean during the sacrifices and be careful not to leave water puddles behind as you clean up afterwards. Remember we are counting on you to do your part in this crisis and hope that you and your family have a great holiday.
P.S.
On that note... remember the UNDP family you are leaving behind as you prepare to celebrate Eid Ul Azha... BRING BACK SOME OF THOSE GREAT
CURRIES FOR US!!