Sarah-Jane Saltmarsh
September 24, 2019
Published by Sarah-Jane Saltmarsh at Sep 24 2019
Dhaka is facing an impending water crisis. What can we do about it? BRAC Institute of Governance and Development’s latest State of Cities report focuses on water governance, how we use water and what the future of water in Dhaka looks like.
July 30, 2019
Published by Sarah-Jane Saltmarsh at Jul 30 2019
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Bangladesh is the fifth highest labour sending country in the world, but it is also among the top 10 countries from where people migrate across the Mediterranean Sea on boats. The country earns USD 15 billion a year in remittance, but that is a success story that comes at a high price.
July 11, 2019
Published by Sarah-Jane Saltmarsh at Jul 11 2019
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Jhorna Islam is somewhat of a local celebrity in Tongi, Duttapara. While there are many clothing shops in the area, the uniqueness of her designs stand out, and the quality of the cutting and material used is noticeably high.
May 16, 2019
Published by Sarah-Jane Saltmarsh at May 16 2019
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On this month of Mother’s Day, we want to express our gratitude and show appreciation towards mothers and all the mother figures worldwide.
March 8, 2019
Published by Sarah-Jane Saltmarsh at Mar 08 2019
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The economy has never been more competitive. Not just for those seeking employment, but also for those recruiting. How can organisations make smart decisions in recruitment and leadership, and future-proof their workforce? In our experience, one of the secrets lies in making gender diversity a business priority.
February 3, 2019
Published by Sarah-Jane Saltmarsh at Feb 03 2019
Little colourful sanctuaries, shaded by bamboo verandahs, and walls covered in handpainted flowers. 30 tiny children under six years of age laughing, playing, tumbling over each other. The bells of the tambourine, the chanting of tiny voices singing songs. These are Humanitarian Play Labs in the Rohingya camps in Cox’s Bazar.
June 16, 2018
Published by Sarah-Jane Saltmarsh at Jun 16 2018
To close the month of Ramadan we got paints out in two of our child friendly spaces in Cox's Bazar. One space was in Ukhia (one of the host communities) and the other space was in Kutupalong Extension Settlement. This is what happiness looks like at Eid for them.
June 6, 2018
Published by Sarah-Jane Saltmarsh at Jun 06 2018
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Monsoon has hit the biggest makeshift city in the world.
December 14, 2017
Published by Sarah-Jane Saltmarsh at Dec 14 2017
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Khaled considers his work as the ultimate adventure, with a simple philosophy – always work for the greater good of the people around you. BRAC was his first job, and three decades have flown by since.
December 7, 2017
Published by Sarah-Jane Saltmarsh at Dec 07 2017
Standing on a distant piece of land in the middle of the haor (wetlands) of Sunamganj in northwestern Bangladesh, a sea surrounds the school. The water stretches as far as the eyes can see, with a few patches of croplands peeking through the horizon. It is the only school in an area of eight square kilometers.
November 26, 2017
Deep inside the chaotic makeshift settlements of Kutupalong, Cox’s Bazar, is a spacious, shaded, colourful place. A bamboo structure with handmade decorations hanging from the walls. Curious onlookers gather outside the thatched windows, attracted by the rhythm.
October 5, 2017
Published by Sarah-Jane Saltmarsh at Oct 05 2017
When a humanitarian crisis of this scale hits, it can be easy to overlook the local players — especially as large, international aid groups step in to respond