The Dhaka Flow Festival 2024, happening on December 6–7 at Gulshan Society Lake Park, is more than just a wellness event.
It’s a movement that aligns health, art, and community with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Join us to explore how wellness intersects with sustainability and collective growth.
SDG 1: No Poverty
By offering a platform for wellness coaches and artists to showcase their talents, the festival creates pathways for sustainable livelihoods.
Free wellness sessions remove financial barriers, promoting inclusion and opportunity for all.
Additionally, organizations like IOM, UNHCR, and WFP are showcasing Rohingya livelihood projects, highlighting empowerment through skill development and community support.
SDG 2: Zero Hunger
With a focus on balanced living, the festival collaborates with Thrive to address underprivileged children's nutrition needs.
The festival also raises awareness about sustainable food practices and healthy eating.
By fostering community discussions around nourishment, the festival emphasizes the importance of a holistic approach to wellness and food security.
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
Dhaka Flow believes in a preventative approach to healthy living, taking care of mind and body before diseases set in.
It also promotes a holistic systems approach to healing from illness or trauma, where one can address the root causes of imbalance or disturbance rather than the symptoms.
At this festival, attendees can enjoy yoga, sound healing, and meditation, which nurture physical and mental health.
Mental health discussions provide tools for emotional well-being, creating a space for collective healing and stress management.
SDG 4: Quality Education
Interactive sessions such as CPR training and author readings foster a culture of lifelong learning.
Kids’ yoga and art activities instil mindfulness and creativity early on.
The festival is also introducing a nutritional booklet to share with the community, encouraging knowledge-sharing and informed practices for healthy living.
SDG 5: Gender Equality
Female-led wellness sessions promote representation and empowerment. Self-defense classes provide practical tools for safety and confidence.
The festival also features a Wellness Theatre by Bonshikha, titled It's a She Thing, addressing gender empowerment and inspiring conversations around women's health and wellness in Bangladesh.
SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
Environmental sessions spotlight water conservation and hygiene.
The festival partners with OMC to showcase eco-friendly water filters, encouraging sustainable practices.
Through advocacy and awareness, participants are inspired to adopt habits that prioritize clean water and better sanitation for healthier communities.
SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
Workshops highlight eco-friendly practices, connecting wellness with sustainable energy solutions.
The event emphasizes energy-efficient lifestyles and innovations, inspiring attendees to integrate sustainability into their daily routines.
Partnering with green initiatives reinforces the importance of clean energy for a sustainable future.
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
By hosting 80 vendors, many women-led or SME-focused, the festival fosters entrepreneurship.
Events like the Sustainable Fashion Show promote ethical businesses.
Providing a platform for creative professionals ensures fair opportunities, showcasing how wellness and decent work drive economic progress.
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
Collaborations with health and wellness innovators demonstrate solutions that strengthen communities.
Art and tech workshops explore creative engagement methods, blending tradition with modern approaches.
These initiatives reflect resilience and adaptability in building sustainable systems and infrastructure.
SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
Free sessions and diverse facilitators ensure inclusivity across socioeconomic and cultural boundaries.
Events address community barriers, from mental health stigma to physical safety concerns.
The festival’s equitable design celebrates diversity while fostering shared experiences for all participants.
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
By activating Gulshan Society Lake Park, the festival emphasizes the importance of public spaces.
Arts and cultural activities strengthen community ties while promoting urban sustainability.
Wellness sessions inspire healthier urban living, reducing stress and enhancing quality of life for residents.
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
Zero-plastic policies for all vendors and encouraging participants to bring water bottles since there will be no plastic at the event, are some steps Dhaka Flow has taken to uphold the highest sustainability standards for its event.
Upcycling workshops encourage eco-conscious choices. Sustainable Fashion Show participants learn about alternatives to fast fashion.
The festival partners with Circular Innovation, promoting recycling and reuse-focused activities to inspire attendees to adopt sustainable habits.
SDG 13: Climate Action
Tree planting drives, environmental panels, and school contests amplify advocacy for clean air. Breathing workshops connect personal health to climate challenges.
The festival partners with Shakti Foundation to highlight conservation efforts and tree planting as part of its commitment to climate resilience.
The festival also showcases Matabari Tales, a project through which climate victims in the South were able to gain resilience and livelihoods through creativity.
SDG 14: Life Below Water
Mindfulness practices foster a connection to marine ecosystems.
By emphasizing sustainability, the festival inspires responsibility for reducing pollution that affects aquatic environments.
These conversations promote harmony between human wellness and the health of oceanic life.
SDG 15: Life on Land
Activities such as nature-inspired art workshops and meditation sessions encourage respect for biodiversity.
Discussions on sustainable living advocate for conservation and ecological harmony. In collaboration with Shakti Foundation, tree-planting initiatives underscore the importance of protecting terrestrial ecosystems.
SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
Community-building activities create space for dialogue and collaboration.
Self-defense and mental health sessions empower individuals to contribute to personal and collective peace.
Inclusive programming strengthens trust and understanding among participants, promoting unity and mutual respect.
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
The Dhaka Flow Festival underscores the power of collaboration by bringing together organizations, wellness experts, and community leaders.
Partnerships with groups like Circular Innovation and wellness theatre performances such as Majha Majhi on gender fluidity highlight the shared responsibility of achieving inclusive, sustainable goals.
Join us at the Dhaka Flow Festival 2024 to experience how wellness aligns with the global mission for sustainability and collective well-being. Register at dhakaflow.com/dec6