Sometimes, a simple conversation can touch us more deeply than we expect. Recently, I had such an experience with one of my university staff members, a moment that reminded me how powerful genuine human connection can be.That day, I wasn’t feeling well. I was struggling physically and mentally, exhausted from my situation. Seeing my condition, she came forward with a warm greeting and gently asked about my health. Her tone was filled with empathy, not just concern.…

আশীর্বাদ টিমের সবাই যখন আমাদের পাএ কমিউনিটিতে তাদের গল্প শেয়ার করলেন, তখন আমাদের কমিউনিটির মানুষরা সত্যিই দেখল, কমিউনিটিতে পরিবর্তন সম্ভব, এবং তা আসলেই হতে পারে। শান্তি দিদি যখন সল্টের মাধ্যমে তাদের কমিউনিটির পরিবর্তনের গল্প বলেন, সবাই মনোযোগ দিয়ে শুনে। শান্তি দিদি যখন খুব আন্তরিকভাবে তাদের কমিউনিটির কাজের প্রশংসা করেন, তখন আমাদের মানুষরাও অনুপ্রাণিত হয়। তাদের মনে ভাবনা জন্মায়, আমরাও তো আমাদের কমিউনিটিতে এমন কাজ করি, তাহলে আমাদের গল্পও অন্যদের অনুপ্রেরণা দিতে পারে।

ড্রয়িং ক্লাসে…

আশির্বাদ অর্গানাইজেশনের এক্সপোজার ভিজিটে আমাদের পাএ…

গ্রামের ছোট্ট পুকুরপাড়ে মহিলাদের সাথে কাজ করতে গেলেই এক ধরনের শান্তি মনে দোলা দেয়। পাখির ডাক, আলতো রোদ আর পরিশ্রমী নারীদের হাসিমুখ—সব মিলিয়ে সেই পরিবেশ যেন নিজের মতো করে গল্প বলে। এবারও তার ব্যতিক্রম ছিল না। তবে গল্পটা ছিল বদলে যাওয়া একটি কমিউনিটির, আর বদলে যাওয়া মানসিকতার।

এই কমিউনিটির সাথে আমি আগেও সল্ট করেছিলাম। তখন নারীরা খুব খোলাখুলিভাবে বলেছিল—

মজুরি বৈষম্য তাদের দৈনন্দিন বাস্তবতার অংশ। একই কাজ করেও পুরুষদের তুলনায় কম পারিশ্রমিক পাওয়া তাদের কাছে যেন স্বাভাবিক হয়ে গিয়েছিল।…

মুন্সিগঞ্জের তালতলা কমিউনিটির একদল কিশোর – হাসান, সয়ন, চঞ্চল, অভি এবং জব্বার – একদিন স্বপ্ন দেখেছিল তাদের জীবনে কিছু পরিবর্তন আনার। তারা সবাই ম্যাস্কুলিনিটি গ্রুপের সদস্য। আমি তাদের সঙ্গে একটি ড্রিম বিল্ডিং সেশন পরিচালনা করি, যেখানে তারা খোলামেলা আলোচনা করে নিজেদের স্বপ্ন ও আগ্রহ নিয়ে।

আলোচনায় তারা জানায়, তারা খেলাধুলা করতে ভালোবাসে। কিন্তু সমস্যা হলো – তাদের কমিউনিটিতে কোনো নিজস্ব খেলার মাঠ নেই। স্কুল মাঠে খেলতে গেলেও একসাথে অনেক দল আসে, ফলে তারা নিয়মিত খেলতে পারে না।

এই…

One afternoon in Pechakola community, the smiles of three young men told a story of profound change. Sani (19), Arafat (14), and Siam (12) now spend time together like close friends. Their warm relationship is filled with mutual respect, understanding, and sincerity. However, just a few months ago, an invisible wall of age based superiority and…

In the serene Bhatpara Tea Garden area, Basa Line, a 19-year-old youth named Abhinash Mahali shared an inspiring personal journey during a recent SALT session. His thoughts and experiences revealed not only his strength of character but also the collective spirit that defines his community.

Discovering the Strength of Unity

When asked…

During the SALT session in the Nichhe Line area of Bhatpara Tea Garden, a very positive outlook emerged from our conversation with a 50-year-old woman named Swaroop Oraon.

Swaroop shared about a friend of hers who had a small child. Because of household responsibilities, her friend couldn’t cook for herself or carry food to work. When Swaroop learned about this, she started cooking food for her every day and shared her lunch during their break time.

This action reflects…

During a recent SALT session in the Nichhe Line area of Bhatpara Tea Garden, a deeply inspiring conversation took place with a 38-year-old community member, Ramdhani Lohara Ji. His thoughts and attitude reflected a beautiful sense of positivity and moral strength.

While sharing his “proud story,” Ramdhani Ji spoke about an act of kindness that truly reflects his selfless nature. He mentioned that he is always ready to help others whenever someone seeks his support. On one such…

During a recent SALT session in the Nichhe Line area of Bhatpara Tea Garden, an inspiring story emerged from a 31-year-old tea garden worker named Rakhi. Her simple yet heartfelt experience reflected the deep strength and compassion that often shines in everyday community life.

Rakhi works long hours in the tea garden, facing the challenges that come with physical labor. One day, while everyone was busy and exhausted from work, hunger began to weigh heavily on the team. In that…

Eighteen-year-old Tanisha Kharia from Bhatpara T.G. Nichhe Line has become an inspiration for many through her simplicity and selfless nature. At a young age, she has already shown what true kindness means—understanding and responding to the pain of others.

Tanisha’s story begins during a difficult time. One of her friends was facing a severe financial crisis. Even though Tanisha herself didn’t have enough money, she didn’t hesitate. She borrowed from others just to help her…

I, Sharda Patil, have started exercising with other women in the village because Jayshree tai took my salt and constantly encouraged me. No one was willing to come to the village to teach exercise because if there was a group of 15 to 20 women, the trainer was willing to come. At that time, I was constantly meeting and talking to the women in the village and telling them the importance of exercise, so 15 women were ready. All women suffer physically due to weight gain, but women neglect…

My courage has increased after joining the Avani Sanstha initiative. I now know how to speak to outsiders, and we children are asked what we think, how to do any work, so I have started thinking in different ways now. Before, I only listened to what the adults in the house said, but now I feel like I can speak freely at home and at school. Now they listen to me too, so I feel great. Our dream is to make our village clean and beautiful. For this, we, the boys and girls, are currently coming…

Before coming in contact with Avani Sanstha, all I did was play and study at school, but since joining Avani's children's club, I have learned how to talk to people and how to behave. In school, we boys and girls did not sit together, did not talk, but now we sit together, play, tell each other if something is wrong, and understand each other. In school, we only studied, but by joining the activities of the Avani Sanstha, we are learning how to dream and how to strive to fulfill them. Also,…

On November 9, 2025, the community of Bhatpara Tea Garden’s Basa Line came together for a heartfelt SALT (Support, Appreciate, Learn, and Transfer) session facilitated by Rural Aid Organisation. The day was filled with laughter, learning, and deep reflection as women from the community led the discussion with passion and purpose.

To set the…

On 12th November 2025, an engaging Child Club interaction took place at Bhatpara – Nichhe Line, bringing together children from the community in a lively and educational session facilitated by Nityam Ghosh and youth member Mr. Gaurabh Oraon. The primary aim of the event was to create awareness about the critical issue of child marriage and its consequences, alongside fostering communication and teamwork among the children.…

After the previous SALT activity, we met once again today. My purpose this time was to have a discussion about masculinity. From my previous experience, I realized that when SALT activities are combined with discussions on masculinity, people open up and express themselves more freely and sincerely.

So, I conducted the SALT session again. They once again shared their experiences — this time briefly, but with great honesty and emotion, which allowed them to express themselves…

In the evening, everyone was sitting together on the village square (katta). At this time, most villagers finish their remaining daily tasks, such as delivering milk to the dairy, and then sit together to relax. I joined one such group of elderly men and began a conversation.

At first, they shared some memories from their lives about themselves, their…

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আমি আবির আহমেদ, বর্তমানে Arshirbad Organization-এর Male Facilitator এবং Documentation Officer হিসেবে কাজ করছি। আজ যখন আয়নায় নিজের দিকে তাকাই, আমি দেখি এক সম্পূর্ণ ভিন্ন মানুষ। যে মানুষ এক বছর আগেও মানুষকে বিচার করত তার পদমর্যাদা, তার আয়, কিংবা তার সামাজিক অবস্থান দিয়ে। আজ সে মানুষকে বিচার করে তার গল্প দিয়ে, তার হাসি দিয়ে, তার মানবিকতা দিয়ে। কিন্তু…