Shalimun Nesha Foundation

We set up the Shalimun Nesha Foundation right here in Panch-Semari, which is a small village area in Semri, Tola-Semri. It's part of the Narkatiaganj block. Habibur Rahman is the one looking after things mostly. People around here know the place well because it's where we live and work every day. It’s not a big fancy office or anything like that. Just a spot in the village where we try to get things done for the folks nearby. Starting this wasn't really about making a big name for ourselves. We just saw that there was a lot to do in our part of West Champaran. Life in the village is quiet but there are always challenges that pop up. Sometimes it feels like we are just figuring things out as we go, but that's how it is when you're working on the ground level. We don't have a big team of experts or anything. It's just us and some neighbors helping out when they can. We've been at it for a bit now, and we've learned a lot about what the community actually needs versus what people think they need. Most days involve just talking to people and seeing what's happening in the local blocks. It takes time to build trust. We hope to stay here for a long time. There's plenty to keep us busy in Semri. If you ever find yourself in Narkatiaganj, you might pass by our place near Habibur Rahman’s. It’s a humble setup, but it works for us.