Shifting Power, Strengthening Local Leadership: Srijonshil Gaibandha Foundation Participates in PowerShift Workshop


Srijonshil Gaibandha Foundation participated in the second batch of the PowerShift, Intersectionality and Locally Led Development Workshop, organised by VSO Bangladesh on 31 October and 1 November 2026 in Dhaka.

The two-day workshop brought together representatives from youth-led organisations, Community Support Groups (CSGs) and VDF volunteers to strengthen their understanding of power dynamics, intersectionality, inclusive development and locally led approaches.

Through interactive discussions, group exercises and collaborative action-planning sessions, participants explored practical approaches to addressing power imbalances, promoting meaningful inclusion, assessing development impact and amplifying the voices of marginalised and underrepresented communities.

The workshop provided an important learning opportunity for Srijonshil Gaibandha Foundation to reflect on its organisational practices and strengthen its commitment to community-driven development, inclusive leadership and meaningful youth participation.

Srijonshil Gaibandha Foundation believes that sustainable and equitable development can only be achieved when local communities are empowered to participate in decision-making, exercise leadership and take ownership of the development processes that shape their lives.

The Foundation extends its appreciation to VSO Bangladesh for organising this valuable learning opportunity and creating a platform for knowledge sharing, collaboration and collective action.

Together, we can shift power, strengthen local leadership and build inclusive, resilient and sustainable communities.