I am a facilitator with SSDC, Sundarbans India. After the introduction of the SALT approach, I tried to apply in my family.

Family situation- My mother-in-law is a woman who single-handedly built her household. Having faced many struggles alone in life, she wants to repeatedly express her strong position and pride from where she stands today. On the other hand, my father-in-law would lose his temper. There was no…

With the help of Salter, Nahar Apa, a member of the Jaba Group, has today built a nutritious and profitable vegetable garden in her backyard. After joining the Joba Group through Salter, she started cultivating vegetables using the organic fertilizer that several families make in a group-based initiative.

Earlier, Nahar Apa never thought that it…

This blog is based on a real-life incident that emerged during a community-based SALT

conversation, conducted under the ARC Program by CWSN. The incident left a deep and lasting

impact not only on community members, but also on us as community facilitators. It is often

said that childhood is like soft clay in the hands of a potter it takes the shape it is given. Today’s

children are the leaders of tomorrow. That is why it is essential to nurture them with the…

Some life stories don’t just inspire us they stay with us, quietly reshaping how we see strength, struggle, and purpose. This is the story of one such extraordinary woman whose journey left a deep impression on me. She began her life with ambition and determination, building her livelihood through hard work and persistence in the business world. Like many entrepreneurs, she dreamed of stability and success. But life, as it often does, brought unexpected challenges. Over time, her business…

Life has a strange way of revealing its deepest stories in the most ordinary places. One such story unfolded while we were doing SALT conversation at a community, where we met an aunt whose life reflected resilience, sacrifice, and quiet pain. As we had a conversation together, she began talking about the lockdown days how staying indoors, eating regularly, and reduced activity led to weight gain. But the real turning point in her life came with tragedy. Her younger brother, who lived with…

After joining Child Welfare Scheme Nepal under the program Addressing Root Causes Initiatives, I had the opportunity to conduct SALT conversations with six individuals from the community. These conversations opened a window into their life experiences, struggles, strengths, and the quiet courage they carry every day. Each story was different, yet deeply meaningful.

One story that left a lasting impact on me was shared by a 21-year-old sister from the community. She spoke…

The ABCD Festival 2026  in Goa created a space where around fifty people from Australia, Canada, India, and Sri Lanka came together to think about what it would really take to change the world. In many ways, these conversations reaffirmed what I have been reflecting and doing.

Everyone cares about something. That care can…

যারা সোল্টকে আপন করে নিতে পারে,তাদের জীবনে পরিবর্তন আসবেই। ঋষিপাড়া কমিউনিটির এডোলেশনসদের ক্ষেত্রেও ঠিক সেটাই হয়েছে।ময়মনসিংহ গিয়ে তারা আলোর পথ,সপ্নের সিড়ি তাদের কাজের উদ্যোগ ও শক্তি দেখে তারা নিজেদের ভেতরে লুকিয়ে থাকা শক্তিকে চিনতে পারে।

ময়মনসিংহ থেকে ফিরে এসে ঋষিপাড়া কমিউনিটির এডোলেশনসরা সিদ্ধান্ত নেয়—তারা নিজের কমিউনিটিদের জন্য কি কি উদ্যােগ নিবে।তার জন্য এডোলেশনস ছেলেদের মধ্যে রুপতনু ছেলেদের নিয়ে একটি টিম গঠন করে। অন্যদিকে মেয়েরাও…

In the Charbin Para community, a small art class has been organized for young children, which has gradually become a space of joy, dreams, and self-confidence for them. This art class is mainly designed for children who have completed their studies at our community school and have moved on to new schools, so that alongside their academic learning, they can…

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…

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.…

It has been about two months since my team started working with the community through the SALT approach. During this period, I have encountered many different kinds of people each with their own stories, struggles, and unique ways of seeing their community. Every visit teaches something new. In the same process, our team went to a squatter settlement community where ARC had been implemented, to conduct SALT . From the very beginning, many community members shared one common concern: they…

Today, in the heart of Bhatpara Tea Garden's Basa Line area, we held a vibrant SALT (Stimulated Awareness Learning Technique) session with the spirited 18-year-old Joti Raut ji. Surrounded by eager participants, Joti ji opened up with a story that lit up the room—her face glowing with pure joy as she shared how she's been a pillar for her friends' success.…

Today, in the Nichhe Line area Bhatpara Tea Garden, I had an extremely inspiring SALT conversation with 14-year-old brother Sushant Oraon.

At the start of the SALT Conversation, I asked him, "What do you like best to eat?"

He smiled and said, "Rice, dal, and cucumber."

Then I asked about his proud story. Sushant brother eagerly…

Hi, i am Junas Bara from Hill social welfare society.

I carried out a SALT conversation with my parents. They shared stories of the struggles they faced in their lives, which were deeply inspiring for me.…

১৮/০১/২০২৬ তারিখের একটি নিরব ও শান্ত বিকেলে টিয়া ও কৃষ্ণচূড়া—এই দুই গ্রুপের সদস্যদের নিয়ে একটি বিশেষ শেয়ারিং সেশন অনুষ্ঠিত হয়। দুই গ্রুপ পাশাপাশি হওয়ায় তারা নিজেরাই এই সেশনটির আয়োজন করে।

নিজেদের মধ্যেই পরিচয় পর্বের মাধ্যমে খোলামেলা আলাপ আলোচনা দিয়ে

সেশনটি শুরু হয়।এই আলোচনায় উঠে আসে সল্ট কার্যক্রমের মাধ্যমে…

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…

কুশিকাটায় গাঁথা স্বপ্ন: SALT-এর আলোয় নিলুফা খাতুনের আত্মনির্ভরতার যাত্রা ।

পেঁচাকোলা কমিউনিটির পদ্মা গ্রুপে সম্প্রতি একটি গুরুত্বপূর্ণ বিষয় নিয়ে আলোচনা হয়—কিভাবে কুশিকাটার কাজ করে অনলাইনে বিক্রি করা যায়। এই আলোচনায় পদ্মা গ্রুপের দুই দক্ষ সদস্য, স্বপ্না আপা ও আঁখি, তাঁদের অভিজ্ঞতা শেয়ার করেন। কুশিকাটার কাজে বিশেষ পারদর্শী আঁখি শুধু নিজে…

Shelakewadi is a small but very beautiful and warm village. As soon as you enter the village, you can see elderly men sitting calmly at every corner, while at some places they are busy in discussions. Their faces show life experiences, their eyes hold memories, and their words carry quiet confidence.

I met one such group of elderly men. They were rich with experience, emotions, determination, and faith. Their life journeys, struggles, and achievements came out naturally through their…

গত ২৭ তারিখ রোজ মঙ্গলবার আমাদের দক্ষিনপাড়ার টিম অভিযাত্রি তাদের স্বপ্নের সেল্ফ- অ্যাসেসম্যান্ট করেছে।

দুপুর গড়িয়ে বিকালের শুরুতে আমি ও প্রিয়া আপু রওনা দেই ব্যাসপুর দক্ষিণপাড়ার উদ্দেশ্যে। পৌঁছানোর সাথে কণ্ঠস্বর শুনতে পেয়ে তানজিলা বসার পাটিসহ উপস্থিত হয় আমাদের সামনে। পরে সেখান থেকে আমরা রানাদের বাড়ির ছাদে গিয়ে কোলাহলমুক্ত পরিবেশে বসি। তানজিলা…