One Degree Initiative Foundation
One Degree Initiative Foundation (sometimes refer as 1° Initiative) is nonprofit youth organisation based in Bangladesh with chapters in Canada, USA and Nepal. The basic function of the foundation is provide mentorship, between 6 to 18 months, to young people aged 15–25 years to engage them in active citizenship and social entrepreneurship.
History
One Degree Initiative Foundation was founded in 2006 by a group of high school students.
Awards
- 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