Angela Gomes

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Angela Gomes
Born (1952-07-16) July 16, 1952 (age 68)
Awards Magsaysay Award (1999)

Angela Gomes (born July 16, 1952) [1] is a social worker from Bangladesh. She is the founder and Executive Director of Banchte Shekha (Learn How To Survive), an NGO since 1976. She won the Magsaysay Award in 1999 for community leadership. [2]

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Her books include "Learning through Works for Adults", "Living with Rights", "Easy Living of Children" and "How I Reached". [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Dr. Angela Gomes". The Daily Star. February 5, 2016. Retrieved February 16, 2016.
  2. "A power source - Angela Gomes:Community Leadership". Asia Week. Archived from the original on February 8, 2005. Retrieved February 16, 2016.