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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Under Avani organization, work is going on in the village Nandwal under the project of gender equality through SALT. After some time it was decided to have a knowledge fair program.

At that time, Rituu came to Nandwal in April 2023 while doing SALT training with the children. As they were  hesitating to speak,  she asked the children if they would like to share about their village through drama. At first the children were very shy…

I am Shanti Rambari, President of Arshibad Sansthan. Our organization has been working with backward Dalit communities in Mymensingh headquarters. I had the opportunity to participate in a training at GFC on behalf of this organization. GFC organizes training on SALT.

The start was great. A total of twelve participants participated, two each from the…

Hi. I'm Sneha Farzana, volunteer of Arshirbad, a non- profit organization.

Last 17th and 18th November,2023, I had an opportunity to join the SALT (Stimulate, Appreciate, Learn,Transfer) Training organized by GFC (Global fund for children) on behalf of Arshirbad. It was a great…

In the context of planning development processes for any NGOs “SALT” can be an acronym representing approach to community development. SALT stands for “Stimulate, Appreciate, Learn, and Transfer”. This approach emphasizes…

My name is Mariam Atia Azad, and I work at Grow Your Reader Foundation, a non-profit organization based in Bangladesh.

In our drive to achieve success, we often forget what we leave behind when climbing to the top. On the other hand, we can also become too dependent on others to achieve something. This thinking only about oneself or dependency, is where I believe true meaningful development is lost. The ideology of…

In the pursuit of our goals and aspirations, we often find ourselves exploring various approaches and strategies to ensure success. By adopting the SALT approach, we enable ourselves to take charge of our lives, grow from setbacks, and create deep connections founded on integrity and confidence. In this method, one of the most important aspects is personal accountability; as it facilitates the achievement of community goals.

What else can be expected other than increased…

Introduction:

I am Sadia Jafrin, founder of Grow Your Reader Foundation based in Bangladesh and we have been selected as the pioneer cohort member of the ARC initiative of the Global Fund for Children.

In a world filled with noise, true connection often requires more than just hearing words — it demands the art of deep…

I am Sneha Farjana, working as a volunteer with Ashirbad community based organisation in Mymensingh, Bangladesh.  Am about to finish my Master's in English Literature. I attended SALT event on 17th and 18th Nov organized by Global Fund for Children (GFC). I have started using SALT. Here is an example.

One of my close friend's father died about 6/7months. He was the only earning member of his family. After his death my friends family facing some financial problem and my friend become…

Ashirbad organization has been working in Dalit community in their own way in Mymensingh, Bangladesh  This organization is a community based organization.

After Arshibad  joining GFC, Shanawaz and Rituu B Nanda  visited Arshibad as representatives of GFC .  First they were welcomed by the executive members and staff of Arshibad Sansthan, Dalit community leaders.  Through personals introduction, build a relationship,…

For the past two years, the Avani organization has been actively engaged in the villages of Nandwal, Vashi, Kandgaon, and Pirwadi, focusing on the SALT (Stimulate, Appreciate, Listen, Learn, link, Team, and Transfer) approach. SALT involved engaging with people of all ages in the villages,…

Informal conversation contributes to the internalization of opportunities / initiatives to the community

That day, after a satisfactory and motivating three-hour session of work in the shade house and selling some greens to community members, 6 young women and 3 young men sat and engaged in an informal socializing conversation. The environment was conducive, they sat in an area they had previously cleared among the trees. “Why don’t we…

We enter a spic and span house of a couple who are organic farmers. My colleague Vikrant​ from Avani has been having SALT conversations with the ​male farmer, Mr Sanjay Chavan from Village Kandgaon, Maharashtra. The farmer has also contributed to the village's dream during this process which included a dialogue with village adolescents and children on organic farming.

When we asked him about the good things he has…

Hi,  I’m Rati Lama, a SALT facilitator of Rural Aid organization, Kalchini Block, Alipurduar District, would like to share once again about the Training on CLCP (Community Life Competence Process) cycle to the SHGs (Self Help Groups) and parents of adolescent children of Kalchini Tea gardens with support of my team members Dheeraj, Sanjay and Nityam.…