From a Dream to a Daily Business: The Story of Asma
Women Empowerment

From a Dream to a Daily Business: The Story of Asma

Apr 16, 2026

Asma saw a clear chance. Thirty rickshaw drivers lived and worked at her husband's garage. They needed a meal every day. She only needed some money to start. SSD's microfinance program helped her. Now Asma runs a food business. She is on her own path to financial independence.

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From Craft to Confidence: How Block Print Training Is Building Self-Reliant Women
Women Empowerment

From Craft to Confidence: How Block Print Training Is Building Self-Reliant Women

Apr 15, 2026

At Shelter for Social Development, we help women in a simple way. Our Executive Director, Rahima Hossain, started a block print training program. Women learn useful skills here. They can earn money on their own. They also gain confidence. Now they can build their own future.

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