In the quiet lanes of Basha Line, Bhatpara, lives a young man named Abhay Routh, just 20 years old, whose story of courage and responsibility has touched many hearts. During today’s SALT conversation, Abhay bravely shared a deeply personal experience that stands as a shining example of how determination and community spirit can help overcome life’s toughest moments.…

They took a bold decision without hurting anyone.

A salt activity was conducted with a self-help group in Nandwal. After that, the women also took an action. Before taking salt, they all used to never leave their homes, but after taking salt, they realized their strength and went to a resort for a day trip. The women in this group are always ready to do some new activity. Four days ago, the husband of a woman in that group passed away. According to the old tradition, after the husband…

I met Sachin Shinde, a 34-year-old farmer from Nandwal village. He had just returned from the fields, tired, and was sitting at his doorstep with a mobile phone in his hand. I approached him and asked for some time, and when I started the conversation, he happily agreed. His wife is currently working as a member of the Nandwal Gram Panchayat.

I shared with him some information about the Joyful Village research, where the community members themselves had taken initiative and worked. He…

This evening, around six o’clock, I set out for Nandwal village. My purpose today was to meet the men of the village. I know that on Mondays, many men and young people are on holiday, so I try to meet them at that time.

I saw a few men sitting on the katta, chatting. I joined their discussion and quietly listened for some time. They were talking about several issues related to the development of the village. For nearly half an hour, I just listened to what they were saying. Then, I asked…

In the quiet setting of Bhatpara Tea Garden, I had the privilege of meeting a remarkable young woman, 29-year-old Sister Rohita Lohar. During our SALT conversation, she shared a deeply personal story that not only moved me but also made me reflect on the true meaning of service and compassion in life.

A Story of Sacrifice and…

On the evening of September 4th, I went to Nandwal village for my regular SALT activity. As I walked through Patil Galli, I noticed a man standing outside his house. I introduced myself and asked if he could spare some time for a conversation. He gladly agreed, and our discussion began.I asked him if he could recall any joyful events in his life. Without a moment’s delay, he shared: I used to be a farmer. But now, I supply milk in the city. I own six cows, and that’s how we run our…

আমার জীবনের এমন একটা সময় ছিল যখন আমি নিজেকে চারপাশ থেকে আলাদা মনে করতাম। সম্পর্ক থেকে দূরে ছিলাম। মানুষের সাথে মিশতে বা কথা বলতে পারতাম না।এমন কি বাংলা ভাষায় কথা বলতে পারতাম না।একটা অদৃশ্য দেয়াল যেন আমাকে আটকে রেখেছিল।

২০১৩সালে আমার বিয়ে হয়। শশুর বাড়ীতে যৌথ পরিবার ছিল। তখনকার সময়ে আমি এইচএসসি পরীক্ষা পাস করি। আমার খুব স্বপ্ন ছিল লেখা…

সল্টের সাথে আমার পরিচয় হয়েছে প্রায় দেড় বছর আগে। প্রথম দিকে আমি সল্ট সম্পর্কে খুব স্পষ্ট ধারণা পাইনি। কিন্তু ধীরে ধীরে অনুশীলনের মাধ্যমে বুঝেছি সল্ট আসলে এক ধরনের শিক্ষা, সম্পর্ক গড়ে তোলা এবং পরিবর্তনের প্রক্রিয়া। এটি এমন এক পদ্ধতি যেখানে আমরা একে অপরের কাছ থেকে শিখি, শুনি এবং অনুপ্রেরণা পাই।

সল্ট করার সময় আমি দেখেছি, মানুষ যখন নিজের জীবনের অভিজ্ঞতা ও গল্প শেয়ার করে, তখন তাদের মধ্যে খোলামেলা ভাব তৈরি হয়। তাদের গল্প শুনে আমার ভেতরেও নতুন উদ্দীপনা ও অনুপ্রেরণা জন্ম নেয়। এসব গল্প শুধু…

‎We often look around and admire the qualities of others. But have you ever thought that within us too lies countless possibilities, positive energy, and a wealth of life experiences? Many times, we fail to recognize or acknowledge that inner beauty. Yet, when identified properly, these strengths can not only enrich our own lives but also move the…

আমরা মাঝেমাঝে মনে করি শিশুরা আর কতখানি বোঝে! কিন্তু একজন শিশুকে যদি তার শক্তি উপলব্ধি করানো যায় তাহলে সে একদিন পুরো বিশ্ব জয় করে আপনাকে দেখাতে পারে। তাই তাদের উপর বিশ্বাস রাখা জরুরি।

জয়নগর হাই স্কুলের ৮ম শ্রেনির শিক্ষার্থীরা তাদের স্বপ্নের স্কুল বাস্তবায়নে ধীরে ধীরে এগিয়ে যাচ্ছে। ইতোমধ্যে তারা নিরাপদ পানির…

Belonging to a simple family, I was fortunate to grow up in a wise, and supportive environment that nurtured values of kindness and service. These values encouraged me to join Peace For People with the purpose of serving those in need. Over the years, our team has been dedicated to bring positive change in rural Nepal, particularly in the areas of education and sports. While working in these communities, I was often confronted with the harsh realities faced by students—circumstances far…

In mid-2024, a group of 30 tea garden workers and their families in Doldoli Tea Garden, Sylhet, received 30 black pepper plants and basic training on cultivation from the local agriculture authority with collaboration of an NGO. In total 30 families received the plant .The initiative aimed to provide an alternative source of income for households and improve their economic stability.

However, just a few months after the distribution, it became clear that the plants were not thriving.…

ফ্যাসিলিটেশন করছি প্রায় ১ বছর ৭ মাস। এর মাঝে অনেক গ্রুপ সল্ট করেছি। কিন্তু এই গ্রুপ সল্টের অভিজ্ঞতা একটু ব্যতিক্রম অনুধাবন করেছি। সেই দৃষ্টিকোণ থেকে আমার নিজের রিফ্লেকশন শেয়ার করছি ব্লগ আকারে। আমার কিছু অনুরোধ আছে সকলের কাছে। আপনারা যদি এরকম চ্যালেঞ্জ ফেস করেন তখন কিভাবে তা সমাধান করার চেষ্টা করেন আমাকে কমেন্টে জানাতে পারেন। আমি খুবই কৃতজ্ঞ থাকবো।…

As a social work student, I always believed I had skills to connect with people.When I came across the opportunity to serve as a community facilitator under the ARC project, I was more than excited. I saw it as a golden opportunity to work at grassroot level and engage with people one-to-one. Being an extrovert, I thought stepping into the community, having conversations and building trust would be as natural as butter spread on the bread.But reality had different plan for me.

The…

The First Signs

When a child is born with a neurodevelopment disorder, everything may seem normal at first. For the first two years, parents often don’t notice anything unusual. Slowly, they begin to see the delays in child’s development.

Worried and confused, parents search for the answers for delay development. They visit doctors, hospitals, shamans, and even temples for cure. After many attempts, they…

When we talk about change in a community, it’s easy to focus on what’s missing like lack of funds, lack of infrastructure, lack of external support. But the essence of SALT is different. SALT is not about always identifying…

I was born and raised in a small rural village in Syangja, in a middle-class family. My father was a known man in our community for his bold presence and confident communication style. His personality was magnetic, so much so that I always wanted to be like him. He was a leader, a businessman, and someone who inspired respect simply by being…

A month ago, I stepped into something completely new with the ARC Project. We had to conduct a community survey in two places, and honestly, I was nervous but also excited. I thought it would be easy because I believed people in the community would be sweet, welcoming, and happy to talk with us since we were doing it for them.

But reality was different. Not everyone welcomed us the way I imagined. Some people were warm at first but later got irritated. Some looked arrogant in the…

    ২০২৪ সালে জয়নগর হাই স্কুলের শিক্ষক এবং শিক্ষার্থী এবং স্কুল ম্যানেজমেন্ট কমিটি একসাথে হয়ে তাদের স্কুল নিয়ে স্বপ্ন তৈরি করে ২০৩৫ সালে তারা কেমন দেখতে চায় তাদের স্কুলকে। স্বপ্নের একটা গুরুত্বপূর্ণ অংশ ছিলো বিশুদ্ধ পানির ব্যবস্থা করা। …

Working with the ARC project was far from easy—it pushed me out of my comfort zone and tested my abilities in ways I hadn’t experienced before. As a community facilitator, one of the biggest challenges was introducing and explaining the SALT approach to communities. It was a new approach not just for them, but also for me. At first, I had very little idea about how the project worked or how to apply SALT effectively, which made it hard to convince community members and gain their…