In August 2025, a group of fifteen representatives from five NGOs in Nepal came together to establish a cohort, supported by the Global Fund for Children under the Addressing Root Causes (ARC) initiative. The group had an in-depth discussion on the respective roles of NGOs and communities in driving development.

Growing…

We have been working on developing a Climate Education Contextual Curriculum for the last 4 months. The journey has been truly inspiring. In the first phase, we co-created the curriculum with our head office staff and school facilitators. More importantly, we have completed the second phase of our co-creation with community members and students. This has become a space where stories, practices, and dreams merged into a collective…

In the heart of the Bhatpara tea garden community, the story of Mrs. Manika Oraon, a 40-year-old tea garden worker, shines as a beacon of inspiration and empathy. Her experiences and values reveal a deeply caring personality and a strong spirit of cooperation that enriches her village.

Pride in Sharing and Supporting…

Family, a web of relationships that everyone longs for. It is the place where human life begins and where learning takes root. Today, I had the opportunity to meet such a family, through a SALT activity.

The conversation began in a light and easy manner. Each member shared their interests in a few sentences, which created a relaxed and open atmosphere. Soon, the parents started talking about the youth and children in the village. They said, Our children, as well as the children in the…

There was a time in my life when I had many dreams about myself. I dreamed of working in a bank, and to fulfill that dream, I studied with full attention from childhood. After passing SSC, I started teaching children and also got involved in other small works. I passed SSC, HSC, and even my Honors in Accounting. But that dream was not in my fate. In my third year, my parents arranged my marriage. In our community, when a girl grows a little older, people keep…

In a recent SALT (Stimulate, Appreciate, Learn, Transfer) dialogue held with the community of Nichhe Line in Bhatpara Tea Garden, profound inner strengths of the community emerged. The participants revealed a rich tapestry of qualities that reflect the true essence of their lives and identities.

Inner Strengths Revealed

During the…

In today’s SALT conversation held at the Basa Line area of Bhatpara Tea Garden, 45-year-old Munna Kalandi Bhaiya Ji shared a deeply inspiring story from his life. His journey of selfless service and dedication to education reflects the spirit of community and compassion that can uplift many in difficult circumstances.

Around 12 years ago, when…

Today, I want to share a real-life experience from the Munshiganj community—one that came to light through a SALT conversation.

We spoke with Helena Begum, a 65-year-old grandmother in the community.

Helena Begum’s life has been filled with hardship. After her husband passed away, she traveled from…

In Nandwal, I often hold SALT activities in the evenings along with discussions on masculinity. SALT provides people a platform to express their feelings, which makes conversations about masculinity much easier.

Today I had such a discussion with a middle aged man named Dinkar. He recently underwent surgery and is currently not working. As soon as we…

পেচাকোলা কমিউনিটিতে সল্টের কাজে অংশ হিসেবে আমরা যমুনা গ্রুপের সদস্য কলি খাতুনের সঙ্গে SALT আলোচনা করি। সল্টের আলোচনার সময়ই বোঝা গেল, তিনি তার কমিউনিটির শিশুদের নিয়ে গভীরভাবে চিন্তিত।

কলি খাতুনের উদ্বেগ:

কলি জানান—

• শিশুদের প্রতিভা বিকাশের কোনো সুযোগ নেই।

• অনেক মেধাবী শিশু আছে, কিন্তু অভিভাবকরা তাদের পড়াশোনার প্রতি তেমন মনোযোগ দেন…

Yesterday, in the Bhatpara Nichhe Line area, I had the privilege of sitting with 18-year-old Jaidev for a SALT conversation. What began as a simple sharing soon turned into an emotional and inspiring dialogue, leaving me deeply touched.

Jaidev’s Proud Story

As we talked, Jaidev opened up about his life with a gentle pride in his voice.…

Today, a SALT activity was conducted with a 23-year-old youth, followed by a discussion on masculinity.

Saurabh, 23 years old, has completed his education and is currently working in a company. When asked to recall a happy moment in his life, he shared an emotional memory with his group of friends. He said that since childhood, they were a group of 7 to 8 friends who always helped each other.…

Today, I want to share the story of an 18-year-old young man from the Munshiganj community named Sakib—whose transformation came through discussions on Masculinity and SALT.

At first, I had a personal SALT session with Sakib. During that conversation, he shared his thoughts and experiences. Later, a Masculinity Group SALT session was…

I am a young woman who grew up in a rural village, living a simple and peaceful life close to nature. My childhood was filled with farming, looking after cattle, collecting firewood, grass, and spending hours in the forest, all while continuing my studies at a government school.

I am a person who values simplicity, community support, and…

On 14th September 2025, the SALT process (Stimulate, Appreciate, Learn, Transfer) was conducted with the vibrant community of Bhatpara Tea Garden (Nichhe Line). The session turned into a meaningful exchange where people of different age groups—youths, parents, senior citizens, and even an ASHA worker—came together to share stories, strengths, and perspectives about their lives and community.…

গত এক মাসের একটি ছোট্ট যাত্রা শেয়ার করতে চাই আপনাদের সাথে। বিকেল হলেই আমি কয়েকজন ছেলেকে নিয়ে খেলতে বের হতাম। তিন-চারজনের এই ছোট্ট দল থেকেই গল্পের শুরু। খেলতে খেলতে পাশের বাড়ির আরও কয়েকজন তরুণ আগ্রহ নিয়ে আমাদের সাথে যোগ দিল। ধীরে ধীরে দলটা বড় হতে থাকল, আর খেলাধুলার সঙ্গে সঙ্গে আমাদের সম্পর্কও আরও…

Today, a special Masculinity Group SALT session was held in the Taltola community of Munshiganj. Four young participants joined the session— Jabbar, Abhi, Chanchal, and Shoyon. I had the opportunity to facilitate this session, and truly, it was an incredible experience for me.

Previously, I have facilitated similar sessions with men of different ages. But what made this one special was that all the participants were of a similar age group. For safeguarding purposes, an 18-year-old boy…

In the Pechakola community, the two neighborhoods—Eidmath Para and Sarkar Para—used to see each other as rivals. The youth wasted time on mobile phones, showing little interest in studies or sports. Among them prevailed a toxic masculinity—showing off strength, competing to defeat one another, and believing themselves to be the best.…

ভাঙ্গুড়া উপজেলার খান মরিচ ইউনিয়নের মিছমিথুইর গ্রামে জন্ম স্বতিকা সরকারের। বাবা নাম বাবলু সরকার, মাতা দ্বিপালী সরকার। তার পিতা একজন ক্ষুদ্র ব্যবসায়ী। তিন বোনের মধ্যে স্বতিকাই বড়, বয়স ১৫ বছর। বর্তমানে দশম শ্রেণির ছাত্রী। ছোটবেলা থেকেই তার জীবন ছিল নানা সীমাবদ্ধতা ও চ্যালেঞ্জে ভরা। এই সম্প্রদায়ের অনেকেই নানা কারণে সরকারি সেবা থেকে বঞ্চিত হয়ে থাকে, যার…