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Training on women’s leadership and gender justice held in Manikgonj
By Subir Kumar Sarker from Ghior, Manikganj A day-long training workshop was organized in Dhalai village of Nabagram Union under Sadar upazila, Manikganj, by BARCIK. The workshop was held at the house of farmer-researcher Md. Monowar Hossain. The theme of the training centered on strengthening ...
Continue Reading...A Tale of Hard Work, Skill, and Determination
By Rina Mahali from Rajshahi Momena Begum, a member of the Jagadishpur Natun Para Integrated Village Development Organization in Mundumala Municipality of Tanore Upazila, Rajshahi, is a shining example of a resilient rural woman. She is the mother of two having a son and a daughter. Her ...
Continue Reading...Women take the lead to ensuring food sovereignty
By Biswajit Mondal, from Shyamnagar, Satkhira A discussion meeting on “Rural Women in Agroecological Practices” was held at the Purnima Rani Agroecology Learning Center in Paschim Jelekhali village under Munshiganj Union of Shyamnagar upazila, Satkhira recently. The event was organized by Green ...
Continue Reading...The flame of hope into the pitha pot of Chandani
By Tasmiya Tahura, from Netrakona For Chandani Rishi, every day is a battle, a story of strength, resilience, and quiet perseverance. At 45, she carries the full weight of her household on her shoulders in the Rishipara neighborhood of Malni, a ward under Netrokona Municipality. With a ...
Continue Reading...Women made significant progress in practicing agroecology
By Suman Ali from Rajshahi An experience-sharing and discussion meeting titled “Women’s Role and Empowerment in Agroecology” was held in Karigorpara of Borigachi Union under Paba Upazila recently organized by BARCIK. Members of various organizations, including the Karigorpara ...
Continue Reading...Pitcher method of Irrigation
By: Biswajit Mondal from Shyamnagar, Satkhira Sharma Rani (44), a farmer from Mathurapur village in Munshiganj Union, Shyamnagar, Satkhira, lives with her husband Bimal Mondal and their son. Their livelihood mainly depends on agriculture. Sharma Rani actively engages in farming alongside her ...
Continue Reading...There should be no more discrimination against women
Barsha Gain, from the coast Shiltola Self-Reliant Youth Organization organized a discussion session in Dhumghat (Shiltola) village, Ishwaripur Union with the facilitating support from BARCIK to celebrate International Women’s Day. The session was chaired by Mita Rani Mondal, Supervisor of the ...
Continue Reading...Together we can build an inclusive society
Shahinur Rahman, Singair, Manikganj BARCIK and Char-Mogra Farmers’ Organization organized discussion and human chain to mark the International Women’s Day. With the theme “Rights, Equality, Empowerment, and the Development of Women and Girls” the day was celebrated honoring women’s ...
Continue Reading...Women deserve respect from both home and society
By Beauty Sarkar, from Singair, Manikganj With the theme “Rights, Equality, Empowerment, and Development of Women and Girls,” International Women’s Day was celebrated on March 8 in Baira Haldarpara village, Singair Upazila, Manikganj District. The event was organized by Baira ...
Continue Reading...Resilient Sahida Begum is on the Path to Self-sufficient
By Suman Ali, from Rajshahi Mosammat Sahida Begum (42). She is a member of Mothura Women’s Development Organization which was formed with facilitating supports from BARCIK. She gains experiences and learns about agroecology, climate change adaptation and livestock rearing being collaborated ...
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