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আমাদের Grow Your Reader Foundation এর ব্যাসপুর কমিউনিটির উত্তরপাড়ার শাহানারা আপার টিম গত কয়েক মাসে তাদের ছেলে-মেয়ের জন্য অনেক স্বপ্ন দেখেছে। কিছুদিন আগে তারা সিদ্ধান্ত নেয়, এবার সেই স্বপ্নের মূল্যায়ন করবে—তারা আসলে কতটুকু এগিয়েছে, কোথায় আছে। আর গত শুক্রবার সেই Self-Assessment টি…
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ব্যাসপুর উত্তরপাড়াতে শাহানারা আপা একটি মায়েদের দল গঠন করেছে এ বছরের শুরুতে। তারা শিশুদের নিয়ে নিয়মিত খেলাধুলা করতো। এরপর আমাদের জ্ঞানের মেলাতে হিজলিপাড়ার ,আয়েদের দেখে সে খুব অনুপ্রাণিত হয়ে শিশুদের নিয়ে এখন লেখাপড়ার আসর বসায় নিয়মিত। আগস্ট মাসে আমরা তাদের সাথে একটা ড্রিম বিল্ডিং সেশন করি। এরপর থেকে নিয়মিত ফলো আপে যাওয়া হয়।
২ সপ্তাহ আগে…
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পাবনা জেলার বেড়া উপজেলার পেচাঁকোলা গ্রামে, ঈদগাহ মাঠের পাশ দিয়ে আগ্রামগামী স্কুলের কাছে রয়েছে একটি রাস্তা। গ্রামবাসীর কাছে এটি শুধু একটি রাস্তা নয়। এর ভেতরে লুকিয়ে আছে ঐক্য, দৃঢ়তা ও পরিবর্তনের গল্প—যেটি গড়ে উঠেছে গ্রামের সবচেয়ে কনিষ্ঠ সদস্যদের হাত ধরে।
কয়েক বছর আগে গ্রামবাসীর সম্মিলিত প্রচেষ্টায় তৈরি হয়েছিল এই…
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In Nandwal village, through SALT activities, I have met almost all the boys and discovered their good qualities. All of them have the strength to play the role of a leader. About a month before the Ganesh festival, we had organized a meeting in the gym. In that meeting, the boys participated enthusiastically and shared their various dreams. Some of these they had planned to carry out during the Ganesh festival, but for some reason, it did not happen. After that, the rains began. For the past…
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ব্যাসপুরের দক্ষিনপাড়ায় তানজিলার সাথে প্রথম সল্ট হয় বছর খানেক আগে। তানজিলা তার পরিবার তার প্রতিবেশী অনেকে একটা কথা বলছিল মেয়েদের বাইরে খেলাধুলা করাকে তাদের নিরাপদ মনে হয় না। একক সল্টে উঠে আসা একটি বিষয় নিয়ে অভিবাবক এবং কিশোরী মেয়েদের নিয়ে গ্রুপ সল্ট করেছিলাম। গ্রুপ সল্টে অভিভাবকদের রিফলেক্ট করাতে সক্ষম হয়েছিলাম মেয়েদের বাইরে খেলাধুলা করাটা…
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As a result of SALT Conversation, the youth team is working on recycling and the environment by creating their dreams.
জীবনে কিছু মুহূর্ত এমন থাকে, যা আমাদের চিন্তা-চেতনা ও জীবনধারাকে…
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আজকের গল্পের নায়ক একজন সাহসী, আত্মনির্ভরশীল ও স্বপ্নবান কিশোর—পলক হরিজন। সে হরিজন পল্লীর এক সাধারণ পরিবারে জন্ম নেওয়া এক অসাধারণ প্রতিভাধর ছেলে। বর্তমানে সে অষ্টম শ্রেণিতে পড়ে। ছোটবেলায় পলক জীবনের প্রথম বড় কষ্টের মুখোমুখি হয়। মাত্র পাঁচ বছর বয়সে সে তার মায়ের স্নেহ হারায়। এত অল্প বয়সে এমন কষ্ট যে কোনো শিশুর…
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On 25th September 2025, in the open and green surroundings of Dhaka University VC Chattar, our Alokito Kori team organized a Masculinity Exercise Session. I, Parvez Hassan, facilitated the session, with active participation from Nishat Tasnim, Brinty Saha, Jhumur Sarkar, and Neloy Das.
Structure of the Session
In this…
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During a heartfelt SALT session in the Basa Line area of Bhatpara Tea Garden, Mrs. Ashika Chhetri shared a moving life story that illuminated the power of resilience, family support, and community unity. Her story is a testament to the spirit of hope in times of hardship.Ashika Ji’s Journey: From Crisis to Recovery about a year ago, Ashika Ji’s sister suddenly fainted, prompting the family to rush her to the garden hospital.…
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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…
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I facilitated a SALT session with 80 children in Village Nandwal. Out of them, 20 children came together to dream about their village. Cleanliness emerged as their strongest concern. Sixteen children (7 boys and 9 girls) decided to take action.
With support from the Avani team, they…
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In a recent SALT session held in a village, I had the privilege of speaking with Shri Saibu Gowala, an elderly community member whose life embodies the true essence of humanity and responsibility. Through our heartfelt conversation, I discovered inspiring lessons on masculinity, community service, and the power of dreams.The Heart of a Helping Man Shri Saibu Gowala is a living example of compassion and dedication. Known for his readiness to help others, he holds a special place in the hearts…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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