A program for Human Rights Defenders was organized at the municipal level. In this program, Peace for People was invited and requested to share information about SALT conversations. Representing the…

I am a little surprised, as before no one in the community had ever talked about sharing their own writing. Our Dilruba, who is a person with special needs, gave me one of her writings and asked me to post it. Since she does not have an account on the blog site, I am sharing her writing on her behalf. Her writing was as follows -

I am Dilruba.…

Nine interns from the 'Amik Institute of Management Sciences and Technology College' visited Suchona to complete their internship program. During their visit, we conducted both individual and group-based 'SALT' sessions with them. Although this process was entirely new to them, they enjoyed it immensely. They remarked that they had never before shared…

On 19th April 2026 with the Avani Smile team in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, Sam and I visited a Self help group (SHG) in Shikewadi village.  Set up ten years ago. SHG members have met at the home of the group president. Their meetings have been about savings, loans, and money. Between taking care of their homes, children, and cattle, there was very little time for anything else. Conversations, when they happened, were about everyday things like food or a new saree.…

We shared with the Pechakola community that we were going to start working in Char Nakalia, where we would initiate activities using the SALT approach. We told them that we would go to the char together with them. There, they would share their small and large collective initiatives, their successes, and how they overcame challenges. Our initial idea…

On Saturday, April 11, 2026, a different kind of knowledge fair was organized, where the two communities of Pechakola and Char Nakalia came forward on their own and made connections with each other. The event was completely community-led, with participation, learning and sharing all coming from within the community.

Working in the Pechakola…

তানজিলার টিমের স্বপ্নের একটা অংশ ছিল তারা নিয়মিত খেলাধুলার মাধ্যমে শারীরিক ও মানসিক ভাবে সুস্থ হয়ে বেড়ে উঠবে। ঘরের কোণের…

When I first heard the word “SALT,” I could think of nothing but the white table salt we use to season food. The definition was definitely different, but the purpose felt the same. Just as table salt enhances the taste of food, I realized that SALT enriches our conversations.

Honestly, it took me quite some time to truly understand SALT—until we started group SALTS. I had carefully gone through the CLCP and the meaning of SALT: Support, Appreciate, Learn, Link, and Transfer. I had…

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Situation / Sharing Our SALTY encounter is located in Sulangan, a barangay (village) in Guiuan Municipality, an island in the Province of Eastern Samar, on the eastern coast of the…

On a beautiful Monday morning, 13th April 2026, the Aarandada community slowly came alive with the sound of young voices gathering together. The session was held inside the community hall, a space surrounded by walls filled with homely vibes, where familiar faces, shared memories, and a sense of belonging could be felt in every corner. The weather outside was pleasant, and inside the hall, the atmosphere felt warm and welcoming as youth arrived one by one some with shy smiles, others…

Yesterday was not just a visit, it was a powerful reminder of what becomes possible when communities lead and others come to learn, not to give.

For all of us at Grow Your Reader Foundation (GYRF), and for the people of Pahariapara, it was a day filled with pride, connection, and hope.

Where It All Began

Last year, we…

Hello everyone, I am Sandhya Bhandari. Currently I am working as a Community Facilitator at CWSN. This is my first job and at the beginning, I felt nervous and confused. As a student, I was looking for a job and luckily got the chance to work as a Community Facilitator because someone else was leaving. From the beginning, I felt that this work is not just a job, but a chance to learn and grow. When I first joined, everything was new to me. I had to visit communities, talk to people and…

When the ARC initiative progressed from individual SALT conversations to group SALT conversation I wasnt pretty sure what to expect. Individual SALT felt straightforward one person, one conversation. But a group setting, with many voices, experiences, and perspectives, felt unfamiliar. I found myself feeling both confused and excited.That curiosity soon turned into a meaningful experience on March 11, 2026, when we conducted our first group SALT conversation in the Majilang community. The…

আমাদের গ্রো ইউর রিডার এর দ্বিতীয় জ্ঞানের মেলার পরে রাশিদা আন্টি আমাকে তাদের বাড়িতে ডেকে নেয়। এবং তাদের বাড়ির আরও কয়েকজনের গুন বা শক্তি সম্পর্কে জানায়।এমনকি তারা একটা নতুন টিম গঠন করতে চায়। তারা বলে হয়তো সামনের কোনো জ্ঞানের মেলায় তারা তাদের পরিবর্তনের গল্প অন্যদের শোনাতে পারবে। তাদের গল্প শুনে অন্যরা অনুপ্রাণিত হবে যেমন করে তারা অনুপ্রাণিত হয়েছে।…

On December 26, 2025, Kopila Nepal successfully conducted the official orientation of the Community Life Competence Process (CLCP) alongside the SALT approach. The session brought together a diverse and vibrant group of participants, including community members, mothers' groups, youth, local stakeholders, and government representatives.

For…

Pritam Rauth, a 36-year-old young man, resides in the Bhatpara Basa Line area of Kalchini Block, West Bengal. During a SALT session, he shared the proudest story of his life, which is a vivid example of selfless support.

Several years ago, Pritam worked on making Aadhaar cards. In his village, there were 10 poor children and 4 elderly people…

We are still continuing the practice of SALT within our organization. We regularly conduct SALT sessions internally. However, I believe that the real impact of SALT will only be achieved when we can effectively apply it in the community and when the community itself becomes empowered. The community will only become truly empowered when they no longer wait for others, but instead work together, solve their own problems, and enjoy the benefits themselves.However, before starting work with SALT…

I'm Humaira Yasmin Peya, Deputy Director of Bangladesh Rural Economic Development (BRED). When I first heard the word SALT, I wondered—what does SALT mean? It was completely new to me. But as I gradually became familiar with its meaning and approach, I developed a strong interest in it.

From that interest, I started engaging more actively with SALT. I did not limit myself to just learning; I began applying it in my own life. I used SALT to solve my personal issues and also practiced…

After nearly 15 years of working in the social sector, I have participated in many projects, led several initiatives, and achieved many accomplishments. Yet today, I openly admit there is still so much I had yet to understand.

For the first time, I had the opportunity to participate in a program by the Global Fund for Children in Kathmandu. There, I gained a deeper understanding of the Community Life Competence Process and the SALT Approach.

When I joined this learning…

During our individual SALT visits, one day while walking around, we reached a temple near our office. At the temple, we saw a group of elderly men and women sitting together and singing bhajans. Curious about them, we asked how long they had been coming there. Some said two years, while others shared that they had been coming for three years. Listening to their stories and experiences, we felt inspired and developed a strong desire to conduct a SALT session with them. After returning to the…