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…

On March 14 and 15, inspired by the entire village community, the residents of Gobinda Pala organized a two-day football tournament. The primary objective behind organizing this tournament was to foster harmonious relationships between their own village and the neighboring ones. Prior to this, we had organized a 'Gyan Mela' (Knowledge Fair), which saw the…

While conducting individual SALT conversations in the community, our team found that an elderly group who regularly gathered at a local temple nearby our office. This observation gave an idea to me what if we created a space for them to share their voices collectively? After returning to the office, our team reflected and decided that conducting a Group SALT…

I haven’t written anything in a long time. Today, suddenly, I felt like writing.

Usually, when I feel alone, I call my close ones and talk to them. I share my problems with them. They give me different advice and suggestions—do this, do that. Trying to solve a problem by following everyone’s advice often makes things more complicated.…

The past teaches us, the present makes us think, and the future gives us a chance to change.

Mistakes give pain at that time, but the learning from them shapes life.

SALT helps people remember the events of their lives. When people recall the past, they get the strength to change their present and future. Conversation gives a person a chance to look at themselves and think about their decisions.

In Shelakewadi, I had a SALT conversation with a man. This conversation started…

শীত মৌসুমে ব্যাসপুর দক্ষিণপাড়ার ২ টি টিম ও কাটাখালি পাড়ার ২ টি টিম তীব্র শীত পড়ায় কমিউনিটির মানুষের খোঁজ খবর নেয়। তারা প্রত্যেকে তাদের বাড়ির আশেপাশে কারা তীব্র শীতে কষ্ট পাচ্ছে তাদেরকে খুঁজে বের করেছিল এবং তারা সাধ্যমত তাদের পাশে দাঁড়িয়েছিল। তখন থেকেই তারা তাদেরকে নিয়ে ভাবতে শুরু করে।ওরা নিজের সাথে তাদের তুলনা করে। নিজেরা কত সুযোগ সুবিধা…

As Women's Day is being celebrated with great enthusiasm across the world today, the women of Nandwal, known as 'Pratipandharpur' in Kolhapur district, have set a inspiring example. On the occasion of Women's Day, these women expressed their gratitude towards nature by watering the trees at the entrance of the village.These women showed awareness about public property and did their duty towards it.

Usually rallies, lectures or Haldi-Kumkum programs are organized on Women's Day.…

March 21st was the religious festival of Eid in Bangladesh. This year's Eid was really a little different for me. Like every year, I prayed Eid prayers, hugged everyone, and exchanged greetings. But this time, it seemed that not only the joy of the festival, but also some other feelings were working inside.

What I felt the most was the sincerity and acceptance I received from the people of the community. Through the SALT process, a kind of family relationship has been created with the…

That day in Charbin Para was unlike any other. The gentle winter sun, colorful decorations all around, and the festive spirit in the air made the entire community come alive with joy. It was the day of Saraswati Puja—a sacred occasion to seek the blessings of the goddess of knowledge.

The youth team of the community had been preparing for this day for a long time. Their plan was not only to celebrate the festival but also to distribute educational materials among young children, so…

After my mother’s death, Megha became my first child. She was only 10 years old then, studying in Class Four. As a father, I always had a dream that my daughter would study well and grow up to become a doctor. So, from an early age, I kept telling her that she must study hard to become successful in life. However, I never asked her what she actually wanted or what she loved.I believed that sending her outside for coaching or extra classes would help her learn better. So, I often told her to…