In her speech as the chief guest at the meeting on learning related to the Seeds program of the Development Association, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Hasina Begum said that as a development partner organization of the government, the visible work of the Development Association for the development of the poor people along with quality education deserves praise. She said that through this program, education has been brought closer to the community. The educational programs on a small scale are excellent. The strategies for running floating schools, child clubs, and dialogue centers seem very realistic. She said that one can only imagine a little by watching the video. However, how much talent, labor, and sweat have been poured into the successful implementation of this program. The Deputy Commissioner praised every program of the Seeds, including self-reliant groups, technical and vocational training, and employment creation.
On Thursday, the workshop titled Program Learning Sharing and Implementation Methods 2025 was presided over by the Executive Director of the Development Association, Md. Rafiqul Alam Mollah.
The workshop, moderated by the organization's Human Resource Development Director, Jahangir Selim, was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner for Education, ICT and Additional District Magistrate A.K.M. Abdullah Bin Rashid, Additional Deputy Commissioner (General) Iftekhar Yunus, District Relief and Rehabilitation Officer Alamgir Hossain, Additional Deputy Director of the District Agricultural Extension Department Jasmine Jahan, Assistant Director of the District Youth Development Department Saiful Islam, Upazila Acting Education Officer Zulfiqar Ali, President of the Press Club Jamalpur Mukhlesur Rahman, Journalist Bazlur Rahman, among others. The concept paper and documentary-based video of the program was presented by the Manager of the Seeds Program, S.A. Shamsuddin. 40 representatives of government and non-government organizations participated in the meeting.
District Relief and Rehabilitation Officer Alamgir Hossain appealed to the Unnayan Sangha's SIDS program, saying that the government has two big boats lying around all year round, and if they are used for educational purposes, everyone will benefit. The participants present praised every work of the SIDS program. Workshop sources said that in addition to helping ensure inclusive quality education and building a strong society, gender equality, environment and climate change, inclusion and anti-corruption activities are being carried out. It is worth noting that the activities will continue until 2028 in Islampur, Dewanganj and Jamalpur Sadar upazilas of the district.
The SIDS program is being implemented by the Unnayan Sangha with the funding of the Norway-based donor organization Stormi Foundation.
