After a brief evacuation to Korea during the July–August popular uprising, volunteers from the World Friends Korea (WFK) and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) returned to Bangladesh today evening.
According to a news release from KOICA released today, a total of 29 volunteers—15 general volunteers and 14 from other NGOs—have returned to Bangladesh to continue their vital work across various public and private organizations. “Today marks a significant step forward as our volunteers rejoin their respective roles in Bangladesh,” said Hyun Suh Kang, Deputy Country Director of KOICA Bangladesh Office on the occasion.
The Bangladesh Rural Development Board (BRDB) in Bhaluka, Mymensingh, and Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University (HSTU) are both using ordinary volunteers.
In the meantime, the volunteers from the NGO work in the field of climate change at several colleges and organizations, such as Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO) in Cox’s Bazar, University of Information Technology & Sciences (UITS), and BRAC University Center for Climate Change and Environmental Research (C3ER).
In addition, Korean language courses will still be offered by Dhaka University (DU), Rajshahi University (RU), and other Technical Training Centers (TTCs).
Kang expressed her sincere gratitude to everyone engaged for their support and hard effort, including the new interim government, university authorities, TTC principals, BMET officials, and others.
KOICA is dedicated to its purpose of promoting sustainable development through educational, linguistic, research, and other programs and collaborations, she said, even as the situation in Bangladesh has mostly stabilized.
The volunteers’ return demonstrates KOICA’s commitment to improving knowledge and talent exchange between Bangladesh and Korea.
With their expertise, these volunteers will play a pivotal role in strengthening the ties between the two nations, empowering local communities, and contributing to broader goals of development and cultural exchange.
The Republic of Korea’s government founded the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) in 1991 to improve the efficiency of Korea’s grant aid programs for developing nations.
Through capacity building, humanitarian aid, and technological cooperation, KOICA is committed to promoting sustainable development.
A major project of KOICA is the WFK Volunteer program, which sends volunteers to partner nations to impart knowledge and skills in a range of areas, such as community development, education, and health, promoting understanding between the parties and advancing Bangladesh’s development.
