Author name: Action and Light

On 28 April 2026, the only access road connecting a historic Shiva temple and a nearby Hindu indigenous cluster village in Belamla, Joypurhat, was cut off, temporarily isolating the community and disrupting daily movement, religious practices, and essential access to services. Action and Light  responded promptly with field-level engagement, standing beside the affected community, documenting […]

On the occasion of Eid, Gnyati Gola: A Community Food Bank—an initiative of Action and Light successfully distributed essential food packages among marginalized families across Joypurhat district, Bangladesh. The initiative aimed to ensure that vulnerable households, including low-income families, elderly individuals, and daily wage earners, could celebrate Eid with dignity and joy. Each food package

The Gnyati Gola Community Food Bank, an initiative of Action and Light , continues to support vulnerable families by providing essential food assistance during times of crisis and throughout the holy month of Ramadan. Through this community-driven initiative, volunteers and local supporters collect food and financial contributions to distribute basic necessities such as rice, lentils,

On 8 March 2026 at 10:00 AM, a human chain programme was organized in Joypurhat town by Action and Light to observe International Women’s Day and raise awareness about women’s rights and gender equality. Human rights activists, youth volunteers, women leaders, students, and members of civil society participated in the programme, forming a human chain