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Embracing Collective Dreams and Empowering Change: A Glimpse into Alokito Shishu's Annual Workshop

Hello everyone, this is Farjana Yeasmin, Co-founder of Alokito Shishu (Enlightened Children) Trust and part of the amazing SALT Team of the 'Addressing Root Causes' project in Bangladesh. I'm sharing today an amazing experience of our organization's Annual Workshop recently organized to recognize the efforts of 2023 and shaping a shared dream for 2024.…

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Added by Farjana Yeasmin on January 15, 2024 at 7:13pm — 3 Comments

You can also get inspired by our excellent conversation

A few days ago, I had a hearty chat with Sadia Apu, a wonderful person whom I had met earlier in my training session. Whom I lovingly call Lovely.

     Our conversation was wonderful and instructive. For example, I did not understand when we went through the salt while discussing. I am sitting thinking about my weakness,…

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Added by Santi rambari on January 14, 2024 at 5:17pm — 1 Comment

I don't love myself. Is that wrong?

Ms P is a single woman, 26 years in age. A software professional, has had a steady work profile. She is academically very good.

I met her at a wedding reception of common friend. When she realised, I was a mental health professional, very hesitantly, she told me, “I don’t love myself. Is that wrong?” It is not unusual for a psychiatrist to be asked “mental health related” questions in a social setting. So, I geared myself to an extended conversation. However, instead of probing on the…

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Added by Padmavati R on January 12, 2024 at 11:32am — 2 Comments

A pleasant conversation can boost you up

Mariam, a cheerful and energetic minded girl and I had a conversation last 3rd January, 2024.

I was going to Dhaka in 3rd January for a sudden trip and forgotten about the meeting we fixed. I returned home in evening and was a little bit tired. Around 9.53pm Mariam what's app me that she sent meeting link within 5min and I was like "oh,…

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Added by Sneha Farzana on January 9, 2024 at 2:28pm — 2 Comments

Precision in Practice: A Closer Look at SALT-CLCP

A SALT-CLCP was conducted at Ethnic Community Development Organization (ECDO) on January 1, 2024. The purpose of the meeting was to foster a sense of community, identify team strengths, articulate common goals, and establish self-improvement and organizational development practices.

Overview of the Session:

  1. Establishing Norms: The session launched by collectively establishing norms to guide community interactions as developing a…
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Added by Tasnim Chowdhury on January 9, 2024 at 8:36am — 1 Comment

To fulfil every dream, there needs to be someone who has to spark the spirit of fire (encourage and support) !

Hi everyone ! This is Dheeraj Lepcha on behalf of my colleague Rati Lama (SALT field) and Pancham Minj from Rural Aid NGO working with support from Global Fund for Children in Alipurduar District, Kalchini block (State of West Bengal, India). We had already started working on community sustainability and ownership in our tea gardens through CLCPC SALTs approach.

To fulfil every dream, there needs to be someone who has to spark the spirit of…

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Added by Dheeraj Lepcha on January 4, 2024 at 5:00pm — 3 Comments

Bonding Over Hurdles: A Heartfelt Chat with Sneha Apu

Last night, I had a heartfelt chat with Sneha Apu, a fantastic person I met during a past training session.

Sneha Apu is as sweet as the advice she gives. We both shared our challenges and extended kind words to each other.

What made our talk even more special was realizing we were both facing similar hurdles. In no time, we bonded over our shared experiences. After our conversation, I felt a sense of calm wash over me, and a renewed enthusiasm sparked within.

In moments…

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Added by Mariam Atia Azad on January 4, 2024 at 11:00am — 4 Comments

"Transforming Conversations: Embracing the SALT Approach and My Journey of Positive Change"

Within the realm of the NIHR-supported PIECES project, I have found a fertile ground for new insights and continuous learning. Personally, the introduction of the innovative SALT methodology has been a revelation. Guided gently through training by SCARF, the PIECES team, and Rituu Nanda, I've embarked on a journey of discovery, gradually weaving this vibrant methodology into the fabric of my conversations.

In my experience, kickstarting discussions by encouraging individuals to share…

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Added by Manikandan on January 4, 2024 at 9:56am — 1 Comment

Appreciating people's strengths makes me happy

I used to work in UNDP Solution Exchange when I was first exposed to SALT. Laurence from the Constellation interviewed me for the newsletter, find the extract here. At that time, CLCP was called Aids competence (ACP). I started facilitating much later, as it took a lot of time to process a strength-based approach and move from an expert mindset. I did not give up and I finally took the first…

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Added by Rituu B. Nanda on January 4, 2024 at 8:30am — No Comments

What is this SALT doing to me?

The PIECES project supported by NIHR , UK is  a very fertile ground for new learning!. Indeed the absolutely new SALT methodology (for me, personally) is an  eye-opener. In my experience, asking people to speak about the most important and positive moment(s) in their lives works seems to be practical conversation starter. Thanks to the gentle nudging as part of training by Rituu Nanda and Kauser Khan, I am in process of learning to use this very vibrant methodology in conversations with…

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Added by Padmavati R on January 4, 2024 at 6:30am — 2 Comments

A Heart-to-Heart with Santi Didi: Discovering the Magic of SALT and SANTI :)

Life's pretty hectic, right? Well, imagine sitting down with someone who's like a walking encyclopedia of wisdom but talks in everyday language. That's Santi Ram Didi for you! Three/four days back, I got to have this amazing chat with her, and little did I know, it was going to be this mind-blowing journey filled with simple yet deep…

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Added by Sadia Jafrin on December 31, 2023 at 12:23pm — 3 Comments

Avengers...

Gram Panchayat is the local government in villages of India.Gram Panchayat Election which could not be held in Vashi village in 2021 was finally held in Nov 2023.



I met the Sarpanch (head) of the panchayat and had a SALT conversation with him. My colleague at Avani connected me with him. SALT creates a beautiful relationship in which everyone benefits. The…

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Added by Shahrukh Atpade on December 29, 2023 at 11:00am — 3 Comments

From Strangers to Allies: The Dynamics of Our SALT Session

We organized a brief meet and greet with the dedicated volunteers affiliated with our esteemed Grow Your Reader Foundation at our office on 23rd December 2023.

Among the various engagements scheduled for the day, a noteworthy highlight was a short SALT session designed to foster camaraderie among all participants.

The primary objective…

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Added by Mariam Atia Azad on December 26, 2023 at 10:00am — 4 Comments

The Rhythm of Understanding: A Tale of Teachers, Students, and Active Listening

In our school at Jashore, Bangladesh; a beautiful drama staged on the 16th of December 2023.

The stage was set, and our students, guided by dedicated teachers, showcased a performance that aimed to shed light on the critical issues of child marriage and child labor. The community eagerly gathered to witness the spectacle, anticipating a…

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Added by Sadia Jafrin on December 20, 2023 at 7:30am — 2 Comments

Reflecting on my SALT conversations

Rituu B. Nanda has been guiding me and my colleagues on the SALT methodology, encouraging us to incorporate more SALT conversations. For me, the conversations happen naturally, when I suddenly think of SALT & wonder ‘What would be a positive, more curious response?.’ While I can often identify strengths and genuinely appreciate them, expressing appreciation occasionally feels awkward, disrupting the flow of the conversation. In my role as a facilitator, I…

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Added by Kasthuri Divya on December 19, 2023 at 10:00am — 2 Comments

Childhood days of golden moments...

Avani Smile Team has been conducting SALT and CLCP in Washi village, district Kolhapur, India.

I had SALT conversations with Anganwadi Sevika. Then I observed that the number of students in Anganwadi was less. State education department issued a notification regarding shutting down schools with less than 20 students. This raised apprehension among Anganwadi workers…

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Added by Shahrukh Atpade on December 18, 2023 at 4:00pm — No Comments

Reinventing yourself নিজেকে নতুন করে আবিষ্কার করা

I learned this time and again in the GFC self-assessment training.  People generally know themselves in two ways.  Some people think that they don't know anything, they can't do anything.  That means he feels weak.  Second, some people think they know or can do a lot.  They are overconfident.  Actually these two types of people don't know about them that way. 

Through self-assessment, the level of each person can be understood, in which stage he is.  It is very…

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Added by Santi rambari on December 12, 2023 at 8:00pm — 3 Comments

SALT conversations are "Up in the Sky".... not

I am a Co Investigator in a NIHR funded international multisite research project "PIECEs" to improve lives of people with psychosis.  In this project we are testing the effectiveness of a low cost intervention DIALOG+ to structure conversations between clinicians and patients. We are also strengthening communities to support people with psychosis using various methodologies like Theatre of the Oppressed and SALT based workshops with stakeholders. So the team and I have embarked on a journey…

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Added by Lakshmi Venkatraman on December 12, 2023 at 12:15pm — 2 Comments

Walking towards the dream...

Diwali or Deepawali is the festival of light. This festival is known as the symbol of victory of light over darkness, good over evil and knowledge over ignorance. This festival is considered to be a festival of prosperity, happiness and gratitude. In this festival, the children of Vashi village decided to show their village dream in a different way. The children's exams were over and the children got a 10-day Diwali holiday. The children wanted to do something…

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Added by Shahrukh Atpade on December 11, 2023 at 11:30am — 5 Comments

Unveiling the Heart of Alokito Shishu through SALT Conversations with Dedicated Volunteers!

Organizing a SALT conversation with the Alokito Shishu team has been a truly enriching experience, etching memories of transformative conversations with my team that will last a lifetime.

I was so excited about my experience of SALT approach that I spent the entire today until 4 pm in the office sharing my experience with the staff and volunteers. They loved what I was sharing. Witnessing the change in their perspectives and understanding has been both humbling and inspiring. It’s a…

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Added by Mithun Das Kabbo on December 8, 2023 at 10:00pm — 4 Comments

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