February 21st was the International Mother Language Day of our country. Once upon a time, it was unthinkable that the Pechakola community would celebrate this day in this way. But this time, the community's adolescent Jamuna team made the impossible possible by doing that work.

They said that earlier they had not even thought of organizing it…

When we go to the community to do SALT, we often see children coming and going. Most of the time, children are seen moving here and there. However, when we go to the community and sit and talk with them and talk to their parents, the children attention is much higher. They come to us with interest and participate in the story. At this time, the parents also encourage them and express great interest that we sit and talk with their children.

Later, we tried to bring out their dreams,…

One afternoon, three young men in the community had an open discussion about masculinity. The topic is actually very common, but due to social perceptions and traditional beliefs, there was very little opportunity to talk about or practice this topic until now. Now, there is a gradual change in that place, and this discussion was an example of that.…

One afternoon, Pechakola community comes alive with the footsteps of children. Even when evening arrives after school, the laughter, running, and play of the children fill the environment with energy and joy. It wasn’t always like this. The Jamuna team has taken an initiative to make children’s afternoons meaningful and constructive, which has brought a visible and positive change in their lives.

Previously, most children spent their time at home. Due to lack of play spaces, busy…