January 18, 2026: An orientation and joining ceremony for new personnel was held at the head office of the Social Development Foundation (SDF) under the B-STRONG project. During the event, four (4) officers joined at the head office, while ten (10) officers joined at the regional level.
The ceremony was attended by the Managing Director of SDF, along with all Directors and General Managers. Additionally, a Member of the SDF Board of Directors (who is also a Joint Secretary of the Financial Institutions Division, Ministry of Finance), the Co-Task Team Leader of the World Bank, and other relevant representatives were also present.
During the ceremony, speakers highlighted the objectives, activities, and expected outcomes of the B-STRONG project and extended their best wishes to the newly joined officers for their future success.