In the heart of Gopalganj, the air felt heavy as I stepped into the room of the Primary Teachers Training Institute (PTI). The faces of 42 trainee teachers greeted me, some worn, some irritated—a reflection of the news they’d just received about their school placements, which weren’t what they’d hoped for. As I looked around, I could feel the tension…

In the Hijli Para of Byaspur village, our facilitators, Manira apa and Prokash bhai, led 3 group SALT sessions with around 25 men, women and adolescents almost 2 months ago. The majority of participants were women, and together, they began to address some of the challenges they face:

1. Children addicted to mobile phones
2. Children…

In 2020, I made a big decision to work full-time for the Grow Your Reader Foundation, a journey that has been full of challenges, learning, and growth. Our journey began with a small but incredibly dedicated group of volunteers who have always been close to my heart. Their support has been invaluable, and without them, we wouldn't have made it this…