On February 15, 2025, the Grow Your Reader Foundation (GYRF) team set out from Dhaka, full of excitement. Unlike our previous visit, where we had only interacted with the teachers, this time, we had the opportunity to engage with the students as well. The anticipation of listening to their voices, understanding their dreams,…

I have to share two stories that touched me deeply and stayed in my thoughts. What began as a discussion about mobile phone addiction evolved into a powerful exploration of gender roles and the challenges girls face. The efforts of these communities to address such issues are very inspiring and show how small steps can lead to significant change.

In…

When we think about creating change in a community, the question arises: where should we start? The answer often lies in a place that holds respect, trust, and influence - the first thing that comes to my mind is - "School".

Schools are more than just buildings where students learn; they are the heart of the community. Teachers and headmasters are not…

On 29th December, 2024, a community-level Dream Building session was held in Byaspur Hijli Para with 33 community members (6 grandparents, 9 parents and 18 children) in attendance. The event began with heartfelt appreciation, particularly for Afsana Apa’s family, the grandparents, and the participants in Hijlipara who have taken initiative and brought everyone together.

The participants included grandparents,…

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…

On 3^rd September, I had an incredible experience at a webinar, where Grow your Reader in collaboration with Asia Pacific Evaluation Association (APEA), Global Fund for Children, and Rural Aid focused on the topic: Community & Youth Role in Dissemination of Baseline Findings. It brought together voices from various organizations and showcased…

(Adila Karim, Partnership and Fundraising Associate, Grow Your Reader Foundation)

In March 2024, my colleagues Sadia, Mariam, Mihsan, Razin, and I participated in an in person group SALT conversation at the organizational level. It was a two-day process focused on dream building for our foundation. The experience was very inspiring.

During our group SALT session, after sharing our personal story we all gathered around a big…

I am Adila working as an associate at Grow Your Reader Foundation. A few days ago, I learned about something called a SALT Conversation from my colleagues - Sadia, Mariam, Mihsan and Razin. I decided to try it out. I had a one-on-one SALT Conversation with them, and later we had one as a team at work. Reflecting on it now, my feelings are in a bit of a rush. 

After my individual SALT session:

* I felt lighter. It was good to share my story and have others listen and support…