Rashida Khatun: Weaving Independence
The rhythmic sound of sewing machines fills Rashida Khatun’s small workshop, where five women work together creating beautiful textiles and building their independence. As a widow and mother of four, Rashida transformed her life through ESDR’s women’s empowerment program. When Rashida first arrived at the textile training center, she had never used a sewing machine. […]
Mohammad Yasir: Teaching Hope to the Next Generation
Mohammad Yasir’s classroom doesn’t have fancy equipment or colorful posters, but it’s filled with something more valuable: the eager faces of children hungry for knowledge and the passionate voice of a teacher who believes in their potential. Once a student in ESDR’s education program himself, Yasir now teaches children aged 6-12 in the community school. […]
Fatima Begum: Healing Hearts and Bodies
Fatima Begum carries a medical bag that represents hope for hundreds of families. As a trained community health worker through ESDR’s healthcare program, she bridges the gap between medical professionals and her community. A mother of three herself, Fatima understands the challenges families face in accessing healthcare. “When a mother is worried about her child’s […]
Abdul Rahman: Building Tomorrow with His Hands
Abdul Rahman’s hands tell a story of transformation. Once empty after losing everything in the crisis, they now skillfully shape wood into beautiful furniture and practical structures for his community. At ESDR’s vocational training center, Abdul learned carpentry and construction skills that have become his pathway to dignity and independence. “Wood doesn’t judge where you […]
Shahida Khatun: From Displacement to Dreams
At just 16 years old, Shahida Khatun embodies the resilience of the human spirit. Forced to flee Myanmar due to military persecution, she arrived in Bangladesh with nothing but hope and determination. Today, Shahida spends her mornings at ESDR Learning Center mastering both Rohingya and English languages. “Learning English feels like unlocking doors to the […]