When we talk about change in a community, it’s easy to focus on what’s missing like lack of funds, lack of infrastructure, lack of external support. But the essence of SALT is different. SALT is not about always identifying…

When I think about SALT, I don’t just think about identifying problems. I think about discovering possibilities, the kind that already live within a group, waiting to be brought to life.



In Narayanganj’s Harijan community, the home language is different from Bangladesh's mainstream language. It’s the language of their everyday life, laughter, and family conversations. But in school, the national language, Bangla, takes center stage. For many children here, that shift isn’t easy.…

Some moments in life stay with us forever, not because they’re extraordinary, but because they remind us of the beauty in human connection. One such moment happened to me while visiting a community temple in October, 2024 at Tanbazar City Colony, Narayanganj.



As I walked in, Kedarnath Chakrabarty , the priest of the temple greeted me with a heartfelt smile and said, “Hey, you have come!” (“আরেএ, তুমি এসেছো”) “How are you?” It wasn’t our first meeting—Me & my team mate Jhumur…

When the discussed topic is community empowerment, everyone involved in the Addressing Root Causes (ARC) initiative, funded by Global Fund for Children —whether SALT Facilitators, Documentation Officers, or Management, communities —are familiar with two fundamental approaches: Community Life Competence Process (CLCP) and SALT (Support, Appreciate, Learn, and Transfer).



While both methods emphasize community-driven development, the question arises: Are they similar, different, or…