Through a SALT conversation with Naruzzaman Hossain, a 75-year-old elder from the Pechakola community, we discovered a living source of inspiration. His life is a testament to resilience, passion, and commitment to community development.

Golden Days of Football

Naruzzaman's youth revolved around football. From his teenage years to his…

In the small village of Pechakola, nestled beside the Jamuna River in the Bera Upazila of Pabna District, Bangladesh, Rina Khatun and her family lived a simple life. However, there was one issue that cast a shadow over their daily routine: the water they depended on for drinking was unsafe. The river water and  tube-well water, which they used for all their drinking needs, was heavily contaminated with iron. During a SALT ((Support, Appreciate, Learn, and Transfer) conversation on…

When the discussed topic is community empowerment, everyone involved in the Addressing Root Causes (ARC) initiative, funded by Global Fund for Children —whether SALT Facilitators, Documentation Officers, or Management, communities —are familiar with two fundamental approaches: Community Life Competence Process (CLCP) and SALT (Support, Appreciate, Learn, and Transfer).



While both methods emphasize community-driven development, the question arises: Are they similar, different, or…

I want to share a story that has stayed with me, a story about Momena Begum, a 41-year-old woman from Pechakola village who turned what could have been an ordinary life into something extraordinary, simply by choosing love, understanding, and kindness.

Momena’s son got married and soon moved to Dhaka for work, leaving her to live alone with her new daughter-in-law. Instead of feeling lost or disconnected, Momena embraced her role as a mother-in-law with open arms. She decided to make…

When I first joined BRED as Documentation Officer one month ago, I couldn’t help but notice one of my collogues Mr. Leonard who is working as HR and Admin officer at BRED for last 3 months. He was quiet—really quiet. Not in a moody way, just someone who seemed totally comfortable on his own, even in a busy office. He’d stay at his desk, barely a word to anyone, and honestly, he looked like he had no problem staying that way. But after learning about the SALT approach, I started to wonder if…

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সময়: ৯:০০-৪:০০

GYRF team কর্তৃক জয়নগর মাধ্যমিক বিদ্যালয়ে অনুষ্ঠিত হয় Dream building session. উক্ত সেশনটি আমার জন্য ছিল একটি গুরুত্বপূর্ণ অধ্যায়। কেননা পরবর্তী ধাপে আমাদের কমিউনিটিতে গিয়ে ড্রিম বিল্ডিং করতে হবে। তাই পুরো সেশনটি আমি খুব মনোযোগ সহকারে step by step পর্যবেক্ষণ করেছিলাম। সেশন এর শুরুতে সল্ট কনভার্সেশনের মাধ্যমে শুরু হয়েছিল আমাদের আলোচনা। এই মুহূর্তটা ছিল খুবই চমকপ্রদ খুব মনোযোগ সহকারে একে অন্যের গল্প শুনছিল এবং একজন আরেকজনকে প্রশংসা করছিল।…

Recently, during a community-led action with the Krishnachura team in the Pechankola community, children participated spontaneously in development work. The child in the photo is named Roni.

In this picture, you can see the children engaging in developmental and volunteer work that they are doing of their own volition. Roni is carrying a sack…

On November 9, 2024, Jaynagar High School was officially closed, but we (Grow Your Reader Foundation) were there to hold a SALT group session with the teachers, followed by a dream-building session. Initially, I hesitated to ask the principal to hold it on their holiday. But to my surprise, he responded with, “Can we do it on a holiday?” This…

On November 9, 2024, the Grow Your Reader Foundation team held a Dream Building session at Joynagar High School in Gopalganj. This session was an important step for us as we prepared for future Dream Building activities in our community.

We started our day at 10 am and ended the session at 4 pm. Everyone was seated in a circle, creating an inclusive…

আমি ধন্যবাদ জানাই ঋতুকে যে সকল অর্গানাইজেশনের ফেসিল্যাটারের সাথে কথা বলার সুযোগ করে দেওয়ার জন্য।আমরা আজ বাড়ির বাইরে গিয়ে কমিনিউটি মানুষের সাথে ভালোভাবে মিশে তাদের সমস্যাগুলি নিয়ে কাজ করতে পারছি। মানুষের এই সমস্যাগুলি সমাধানের উপায় খোঁজ করার লক্ষ্যে আছি।ধন্যবাদ।

In the heart of Pechakola village, located in Bera Upazila, Pabna District, Bangladesh, a road beside the Pechakola Eidgah field and close to Agramgami School tells a story of unity, resilience, and the transformative power of young minds working together. A few years back, it was this very road that brought everyone together. People of all ages, coming from all walks of life, poured their energy and dedication into building it themselves. Originally constructed few years back, this road was…

আমি ঋতুর কাছে কৃতজ্ঞতা স্বীকার করি বিশেষ করে সকল অর্গানাইজেশনের ফেসিলিটেটর দের সাথে সল্ট করার সুযোগ সৃষ্টি করে দেয়ার জন্য। এখন পর্যন্ত ৬ জনের সাথে আমি সল্ট করেছি। আজ তাদের লিয়ে একটু লিখছি। ফ্যাসিলিটেটরা এক একটা অর্গানাইজেশনের নক্ষত্রর মত ভূমিকা পালন করে। ফ্যাসিলিটেটরা কমিউনিটিতে ঝড় বৃষ্টি রোদ ও প্রাকৃতিক দুর্যোগ ভয় ভীতি উপেক্ষা করে অনবরত মানুষের জন্য কাজ করে। কমিউনিটির মানুষের অন্তর্নিহিত শক্তিগুলো তুলে ধরে এছাড়াও তাদের সাথে সম্পর্কের উন্নয়ন ঘটায়। কমিউনিটির মানুষকে বোঝে তার গুণাবলী কে…

My name is Yousuf, and today I want to share a story of my own—one that has both sadness and inspiration. From a young age, seeing the different struggles people around me faced, I often thought, "If I could do something for them, how great would that be!" Though I had the desire, somehow I could never act on it. To be honest, I’m a bit of a lazy person, and…

Every human is born with immense potential, yet many cannot fully realize it due to a lack of opportunities. Sometimes, a few encouraging words and some motivation can awaken a person’s hidden talents. I have a story that reflects this idea.

Four months ago, Yousuf joined Bangladesh Rural Economic Development (BRED) as an intern. He completed his undergraduate and master’s degrees in International Relations from the University of Dhaka and is undoubtedly talented. When he first joined,…

Welcome everyone to my blog today. This post is going to be a bit different, as it is a reflection on the SALT conversations I had with facilitators from three different organizations on October 24, 25, and 26, 2024.

First of all, I would like to sincerely thank the SALT project. In particular, I want to express my deep gratitude to Rituu, who made this…

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   আমার সল্ট অনুশীলনের ২য় ব্যক্তি বৃন্তি সাহা আপু। আলোকিত করি সংগঠনের এক উজ্জ্বল নক্ষত্র। যার সাথে সল্ট করে আমি অনেক বেশি অনুপ্রাণিত। প্রথমে আমি ধন্যবাদ জানাই GFC এর Rituu কে। কমিউনিটিতেই শুধু নয় নিজেদের মধ্যে সল্ট সেশনের সুব্যবস্থা করে দেয়ার জন্য। প্রতিটা সল্ট ফেসিলেটেটরের কাছ থেকে আমি সুন্দর সুন্দর গল্পের আসরে নিজেকে বিলিয়ে দিতে…

বেসলাইন সার্ভে করার সময়ে ইন্টারভিউ করার জন্য জয়নগর মাধ্যমিক বিদ্যালয় থেকে ড্রপ আউট একজন শিক্ষার্থীকে খুঁজে নেই। বিদ্যালয় থেকে তার তথ্য নিয়ে তার বাড়িতে আমরা যাই। এবং তার সাথে ইন্টারভিউ বা সাক্ষাৎ করি।

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In Kolkata, six different organizations were invited to come together for a Cohort meeting. Arrangements for everyone’s stay were made in a natural, beautiful, and captivating place, which filled everyone with joy. I was very eager to meet everyone and learn about the strengths they brought. Human emotions are important, but people often don’t wait for others to express their feelings, as no one understands their inner emotions. In this meeting, everyone openly and trustingly shared their…