GALLERY Orbis Plan Pull for Sight – Bengal Tiger Team: 9 June 2019 Again this year PACE Team "Bengal Tiger" partnered in raising fund for ORBIS in their mission to end avoidable blindness around the world
PACE Executive Director Md. Emamul Haque and board memeber Abu Mohsin posed for photo in front of the ORBIS Flying Eye Hospital
Team Bengal Tiger posed for photo in front of the ORBIS Flying Eye Hospital at Pearson International Airport, Toronto.
Team Bengal Tiger posed for photo in front of the ORBIS Flying Eye Hospital at Pearson International Airport, Toronto.
PACE Executive Director Md. Emamul Haque striking a dramatic pose, he was leaving on a ORBIS Flying Eye Hospital
Inside ORBIS Flying Eye Hospital ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- March 8, 2019 International Women's Day
MPP Doly Begum poses for a group photo with organizers of ‘PACE-RMM Women Achievers Award’
MPP Doly Begum receives flower bouquet from organizers
At MPP Doly Begum's office on IWD 2019
At MPP Doly Begum's office on IWD 2019
At MPP Doly Begum's office on IWD 2019
At MPP Doly Begum's office on IWD 2019 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PACE AGM 21 June 2018, 2018
AGM Election Commisioner
PACE President
AGM discussion.
PACE office inauguration ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Orbis Plan Pull – Bengal Tiger Team: 27 May 2018
Team Bengal Tiger posed for a photo before pulling the plane at Pearson International Airport, Toronto.
Team Bengal Tiger posed for a photo before pulling the plane at Pearson International Airport, Toronto.
Lisa McKeen, CEO, Orbis Canada and Petter Maddox, event coordinator with PACE Canada executive director Emamul Haque at the event
Bengal Tiger Team members are warming up before the Plane Pull.
Bengal Tiger Team pulled the Plane to help fight childhood blindness in Bangladesh.
Team members with the captain
Cub tiger in the cockpit
Bengal Tiger team
Team waiting for the pull
Abu Mohsin, team captain receives one of the top fundraisers award
The Plane
Team watching plan pull of other teams
Kids join us too
Warming up prior to plane pull
Pulling 60 tonnes plane
See you again next year!
Team members with participants
Checking the weight! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Colour of Joy/ PACE-RMM Women Achievers Award 2018 - May 12, 2018 Dr. Tanjina Mirza, Chief Programs Officer, Plan International Canada, received ‘PACE-RMM Women Achievers Award' under the ‘woman of distinction’ category for her contributions and commitment to the public and the nonprofit sector. Renowned poet Asad Chowdhury handed over the award to the recipient at a special ceremony in Toronto.
The Enthusiast team after the event
A section of the audience
Poet Asad Chowdhury hands over PACE-RMM Women Achievers Award 2018 to Dr. Tanjina Mirza, Chief Programs Officer, Plan International Canada.
Abu Mohsin, Nusrat Jahan, Rina Shen Gupta, Dr. Tanjina Mirza, and Poet Asad Chowdhury
Mitra Manouchehrian, Chair of the Board of Directors, Ontario Council for International Cooperation (OCIC)
Poet Asad Chowdhury
Dahlia Ahmed
Dr. Tanjina Mirza
Dr. Tanjina Mirza, Mitra Manouchehrian & Priyanka Debnath
Participants and performers
Petter Maddox, ORBIS Canada representative
Doly Begum & Emamul Haque
Emamul Haque, Dr. Shafi Bhuiyan & Abu Mohsin
Showcasing traditional foods
Display of traditional items
A group of event volunteers
Opening songs by community youngsters
Traditional dance at the cultural event
Team members with a resource person
A few board members - Abu Mohsin, Arif Sohel & Rezwan Ahmed ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TIME TO TALK: UNCOVERING PARENTS' EXPERIENCES. PACE in partnership with Toronto Theatre Folks hosts a community talk titled "Time to Talk: Uncovering Parents' Experiences'. A group of concerned parents and youngsters from different communities shared their perspective and experiences. Community members, including teachers, psychologists, social workers, development activists, social elites, and community leaders also participated in the event
Emamul Haque, Executive Director, PACE speaking at the seminar
Dr. Arpita Biswash responding to a parent’s question
Parents’ share their concerns
Youngsters share their thoughts
Group work – finding the solutions!
Jonny Bobbili, Officer, Toronto Police speaks at the seminar
Maria Minna, former federal MP shares her childhood stories ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- International Mother Language Day Celebration at City Hall, Toronto
Emamul Haque, PACE executive director, shares the annual report with John Tory, Mayor of Toronto ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NGO Fundraising Workshop in Dhaka, Bangladesh
Panelists for Best practices, Emamul Haque, Executive Director- PACE, Dr. Noor Mohammad, Executive Director, PSTC, Kazi Rafiqul Alam, Chairman, Dhaka Ahsania Mission, Kajal Sengupta, Country Director, Food for the Hungry
During the tea break at the workshop
Inaugural session of the workshop
PACE officials with Faruque Ahmed, Executive Director of BRAC International ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AGM 2017 and Workshop on "Effective Communication and Conflict Resolution" 
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PACE RETREAT 2017 
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ORBIS CANADA PARTNERSHIP:For the first time in the history of ORBIS Canada, a team consisting of Bangladeshi Canadians participated in the Plane Pull event, the annual fundraising event of ORBIS Canada
Community Awareness about childhood blindness with Radio Metro Mail ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PACE-RMM Women Achievers Award 2017
2017 Award Winners
Rasheda Nawaz: Principal, Sustainable Community Development & Climate Change Consultants / Senior Policy Advisor - Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA)/ Politician (Ottawa)
Dr. Shahida Sultana, Internal Medicine Specialist at Markham Stouffville Hospital / Adjunct Faculty Memeber, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto
Chayanika Dutta: A practicing lawyer, LLB (Honors), Dhaka University and higher studies at McGill University. She is an example of a struggling and a successful immigrant
Rushmita Alam: Professor at George Brown College / Fashion design
Shahnaz Perveen: Principal Immigration Consultant/ Settlement Counsellor/training Coordinator, Toronto / Entrepreneur (Toronto)
Sheira haq: Family Physician, Toronto, graduated from Salimullah Medical College and has been practicing in Canada over 12 years
Rasheda Nawaz: Principal, Sustainable Community Development & Climate Change Consultants / Senior Policy Advisor - Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA)/ Politician (Ottawa) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COLOUR OF JOY: PACE jointly with Radio Metro Mail, celebrated the Bengali New Year 1424 and Canada’s 150th anniversary on Sunday 23rd April 2017
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Theatre and Playwriting Workshop, July 2016
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AGM 2016
PACE's President Mr. Emamul Haque addressing the 2016 AGM
PACE's Director-Priyanka Debnath- with some of PACE's Members at the 2016 AGM
PACE Family at the 2016 AGM
PACE's Board of Directors along with PACE Members and Allies at the 2016 AGM
PACE's newest Board of Director -Moustafa Makhmoud- addressing the crowd at the 2016 AGM
PACE's Directors with the Election Convenor at the 2016 AGM
Some of PACE's Directors and Members at the 2016 AGM ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PACE Annual Gala Dinner 2015 - Friday 11 December 2015
Abu Mohsin, welcoming the audience
PACE Board Members are interacting with the audience
A glimpse of PACE members enjoying the performance
PACE President and the team for the upcoming mental health research. From left to right: Dr. Dewan Alam, Senior Fellow at St. Michael Hospital, Toronto, Syed W. Noor, PHD, Post Doctoral fellow, Ryerson University and Shafi Ullah Bhuiyan, Ph.D, Faculty Member, University of Toronto
Members are engaged in an informal interaction
Volunteers pose for a photo
A snapshot of ‘The Well Wisher’ - a social satire staged at the vent
Nusrat Jahan - signing for the audience
Dinnertime
Moustafa Makhmud -singing with Guitar
Ghulam Hilali - reciting a poem
During the dinner
Mahbub and Fatema - checking out the magician
Attendees pose for a photo during the event
The magician!
The winner of the 1st prize of the raffle draw
Three cheerful members! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Act Seminar - Civic Engagement in Democratic Process, 10 October 2015
Emamul Haque, President of PACE, facilitating the community meeting
Dr. Kazi Hoque, a community leader and former Executive Director, SAFSS, talking about the role of Bangladeshi Community in the election Process.
Nusrat Jahan, Member, PACE, presenting the major findings of the survey on Civic Engagement in Democratic Process.
The meeting in progress
Nusrat Jahan, Member PACE, responding to a question
PACE officials with panelists Dr. Kazi Hoque and Shaugat Ali Shagor ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PACE AGM 2015
AGM 2015- President's speech
Members are participating in a relaxed conversation
PACE members at the AGM session
June 13, 2015: Board Retreat 2015, at the Scarborough Village, Toronto
Board Members pose for a photo during the retreat.
Board members are preparing for the group presentation.
A board member, Abu Mohsin, is sharing the group work.
Ghulam Hilali, a board member, is presenting a draft work plan for next 3 years.
Participants are listening to a presentation.
Board members with the guest facilitator and participants during the lunch break. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------March 23, 2015
Emamul Haque, President, Progressive Action for Community Empowerment (PACE) meets with Hon. Tracy MacCharles, Minister of Children & Youth Services, during a community consultation meeting on March 23, 2015 at the AccessPoint on Danforth, Toronto, ON, Canada. He briefed the minister about the ongoing programs of PACE. The Hon. Minister showed interest in VOICE, the youth project, and requested to share the final outcomes of the project with her. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------March 14, 2015: ACT Seminar Series-2 – ‘Non-profit Board and the Non-profit Sector.'
Priyanka Debnath, Director, Strategic Partnerships, PACE welcoming the audience and introducing the panelists.
Emamul Haque, President of PACE, setting the tone of the seminar.
Panelist Heather Laird, deliberating her presentation on non-profit sector in Ontario.
Panelist Jason Marin, talking about the roles and responsibilities of non-profit boards
Panelist Cathy Winter, speaking about the importance of diversity and leadership in the non-profit sector.
Panelist Anthony Fernando, speaking about the importance of advocacy work for non-profit organizations.
Anthony responding to participants' questions
A section of audience at the seminar hall
A section of audience.
Discussion session.
Panelists pose for a group photo with PACE's board members and volunteers.
Cathy Winter responding to a question from a participant.
Participants and guests during the coffee/tea break
Anthony Fernando and Emamul Haque pose for a photo
Panelists and PACE's board members pose for a group photo after the seminar. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------February 21, 2015: International Mother Language Day Celebration
Emamul Haque, President of Progressive Action for Community Empowerment (PACE), paying tribute to the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for protecting and preserving the dignity of the mother language, Bangla.
Arthur Potts, local MPP, Beaches - East York, speaking at a discussion meeting on International Mother Language Day as a special guest.
Councilor Janet Davis shares Toronto City Mayor’s proclamation on International Mother Language Day, following her speech at the event.
Local singer Anup Kumar Bosu performing during the celebrations of the mother language day.
Winners and guests of Children Art Competition organized by PACE, BCCS & BIES to celebrate the International Mother Language Day 2015.
Board members and members of Progressive Action for Community Empowerment (PACE) paying respect and placing the wreath at the Shaheed Minar on Danforth, Toronto.
Winners pose for a group photo along with guests after the awards presentation ceremony of the Poster Competition held on the International Mother Language Day 2015 organized by BIES, BCCS & PACE.
Mehrub Hossain, a local Bangladeshi-Canadian poet reciting a poem. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- October 13, 2014: Connect Seminar Series – ‘Second Career Options for Immigrants'
Shafi Bhuiyan, Assistant Professor, University of Toronto, talking about Bridging program for Internationally Trained Doctors
Emamul Haque, President of PACE, sharing organization's perspective on community empowerment.
Resource persons of community seminar, during the tea break, sharing relevant information with the participants. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- September 20, 2014: Project Implementation and Members Orientation
Presenting PACE Mission Vision and Proposed Activities by Director Priyanka Debnath and Member PACE Nusrat Jahan (1st) and PACE Board of Directors (2nd)
Members and Participants are Engaged in Group Discussion on Identifying Community Issues.
Group Discussion and Presenting them to all participants.
Discussants Mr. Mahmudul Anam, Professor, Economics, York University (1st) and Mr. Mahbubul Alam, Community Leader and former UN Staff Member (2nd). ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- September 3, 2014: Meeting Local Members of Parliament
PACE delegates met Matthew Kellway, MP, Beaches- East York to discuss community issues and PACE’s projects. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- August 24, 2014: Gaon Swapna – supporting vulnerable women in Bangladesh
PACE joins hand with MRDI to support vulnerable women in Bangladesh who produce hand-stitched fancy items for living. Mr. Abu Mohsin, Director of PACE met Executive Director of MRDI Mr. Hasibur Rahman in Dhaka and extended it’s support. Aug 24, 2014. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- June 18, 2014: Toronto Public Library Action
Toronto Public Library record spells names of Bengali writers incorrectly. PACE handed over a formal request to the library authority to correct the names of the writers. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- June 13, 2014: Community Consultation Meeting
Community Members participating in a community consultation meeting at AccessPoint on Danforth, June 13, 2014 |
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