Understanding the Challenge

The Pechakola community in Bera, Pabna, regularly faces challenges during the monsoon season, including heavy rainfall, inundation, and waterlogging. These issues make roads muddy and unsafe, leading to lower school attendance and increased risks for children traveling to school. Traditionally, the community tolerated these seasonal difficulties without organized solutions. However, through the introduction of the SALT (Support, Appreciate,…

In the quiet corners of our community, change does not always come with loud proclamations or flashy events. Sometimes, it comes silently, carried on the shoulders of a few ordinary people doing extraordinary things—just like the members of Joba Group.

Joba Group is not just a team of volunteers; they are the soul of our neighborhood. Their mission goes far beyond community development—they bring care, dignity, and humanity into the lives of people who are often…

There was a time when my life revolved around a computer screen, daily reports, and the quiet click of keyboards in a corporate office. Everything ran like clockwork — strict schedules, long meetings, tight deadlines. It was professional, disciplined, and efficient. But deep within me, something was missing.

I often questioned myself — is this the kind of work I truly want to do for the rest of my life? I wanted connection, not just communication. I wanted to feel my work, not just…