28/09/2026
Happy to share a glimpse of the project visit from our sustainable livelihood initiative, স্বাবলম্বীতার সহযাত্রা ২.০.
Under Initiative No. 13, JCI Dhaka South handed over the key to "আফসানা টি স্টল" (Afsana Tea Stall) to Mst. Afsana Khatun at Munshiganj Union, Shyamnagar, Satkhira.
Mst. Afsana Khatun lost her leg in a terrifying crocodile attack while catching fish in the river to support her family. Shortly after the tragic incident, her husband abandoned her and their child, leaving her to face extreme hardship and struggle daily to earn a living with physical limitations. Following a thorough field verification of her needs, JCI Dhaka South set up a complete tea stall to provide her with a dignified, accessible, and lasting source of income.
This initiative directly supports the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)—specifically contributing to No Poverty (SDG 1), Gender Equality (SDG 5), Reduced Inequalities (SDG 10), and Decent Work and Economic Growth (SDG 8). Marking International Human Rights and Duties Day, this effort highlights that while living with dignity is a fundamental human right, supporting resilient individuals facing physical adversity is our shared human duty. For Afsana Khatun, this tea stall marks a transformational step toward a secure, sustainable, and self-reliant future for her and her child.
Regards,
Naeem Haider
2026 Local President
JCI Dhaka South