We have started individual salt conversation in Charbeen Para from March 31.  Since the women of Charbeen Para have come across the river and are involved in other occupations including flower selling, almost all of them expressed concern about their small children at home during the FGD.  Many women talk about becoming more involved with city occupations and choosing a career of their own while doing SALT, but for some women it is not possible to go outside the home.  They suggest…

From March 16 to March 20, I had the opportunity to conduct an interview survey of some people from the Dalit community. To listen openly to their own thoughts. When we told them about the interview, they were hesitant at first. They was afraid to say something. But when I and Aashirbad's facilitator, Shantidi were able to convince them that the information…

There is a saying in English, "The wearer knows best where the shoe pinches". Mean he who hurts is understood best. We also think that the problems of every community, every society are known and understood only by the people of that society. So before we do anything, we first sit down with our community and try to understand their needs.

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Mariam, a cheerful and energetic minded girl and I had a conversation last 3rd January, 2024.

I was going to Dhaka in 3rd January for a sudden trip and forgotten about the meeting we fixed. I returned home in evening and was a little bit tired. Around 9.53pm Mariam what's app me that she sent meeting link within 5min and I was like "oh,…

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…

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…