When children gather soil from the riverbank, shape it with their hands, and turn it into something meaningful, they are doing far more than playing. They are engaging in constructive play and when this initiative is led by young people like Monimala, Shayan within the Munshiganj, Bede community, it becomes a meaningful example of community-led initiative.…

Community-led change is often rooted in a shared understanding of strengths, experiences, and aspirations. What if communities coming together as learners who can learn from one another? This process is at the heart of the SALT Exposure Learning Visit—an initiative that fosters connection, reflection, and action among communities. In this blog, I will take you through the journey of Alokito Kori with Narayanganj Harijan community as they shared, learned, and implemented transformative ideas…

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…

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.…