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.[1] She won the Magsaysay Award in 1999 for community leadership.[2]
Angela Gomes | |
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Born | Dhaka, East Bengal, Dominion of Pakistan | July 16, 1952
Awards | Magsaysay Award (1999) |
Her books include "Learning through Works for Adults", "Living with Rights", "Easy Living of Children" and "How I Reached".[1]