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…

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…

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…