14/02/2026
One of the most meaningful moments of the Ecollab Graduation Ceremony was the address delivered by our Project Director, Mashrufa Hossain, who reflected on the vision, purpose, and journey of Ecollab. She shared how the program was designed to empower 45 young changemakers from across Bangladesh to lead initiatives within their own communities, particularly in areas most vulnerable to climate change- while encouraging personal growth, confidence, and resilience among the fellows.
She also acknowledged the challenges faced throughout the journey, from limited resources and community resistance to broader political and organizational complexities. Highlighting leadership rooted in community, she emphasized that fellows returned to the places they grew up in as leaders- building trust, finding creative solutions, and raising their voices where change was needed. Concluding her speech, she reminded everyone that graduation is not the end, but a beginning, and that true change starts within us and continues to grow through patience, collaboration, and ongoing self-transformation.