It's very common to think see learning happens mainly in classrooms through books, lessons, and formal teaching. But standing in a rural yard in Byaspur community of Gopalganj during knowledge fair of Grow Your Reader Foundation, learning from community was different experience. 

The Knowledge Fair was…

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Sometimes, a simple conversation can touch us more deeply than we expect. Recently, I had such an experience with one of my university staff members, a moment that reminded me how powerful genuine human connection can be.That day, I wasn’t feeling well. I was struggling physically and mentally, exhausted from my situation. Seeing my condition, she came forward with a warm greeting and gently asked about my health. Her tone was filled with empathy, not just concern.…

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When we think about change in education, we often imagine big reforms or new facilities. But sometimes, change begins quietly inside a classroom, through one teacher’s motivation, care and creativity.

Last August 2025, I visited a low resourced community based Government Primary School in Bangladesh, where I had the opportunity to facilitate a SALT conversation with a teacher whose story touched me deeply. She has been teaching for many years and shared how much she loves her work…

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When we talk about SALT (Stimulate, Appreciate, Listen, and Transfer), we often think of it as a process of giving; giving attention, encouragement, and space for communities to discover their strengths. But what I’ve come to realize is that the true beauty of SALT lies not only in what we contribute, but in what we receive back, the wisdom, the courage, and the inspiration hidden within ordinary conversations.



Recently, I sat with Rahi(not her real name), a secondary school student… Continue