Hello everybody,
I hope you all are well. I am here because I want to share about my personal and LP4Y life journey with you.
I am Sohagi from Bangladesh. I am 21 years old. I am doing my Bachelor Of Science 2nd year in Lalmonirhat Govt. college of zoology department. I live with my parents. There are five members in my family.
Now, I want to share my life journey with some dreams. I always wanted to be self-reliant. Because I did not want to depend on my family.
That’s why besides studying, I tried to do something. I did believe in myself always. But my life journey was not very easy, because I faced some obstacles in fulfilling my dreams.
Most of the people in the village believe that one should not get married at an older age. What happens after studying so much? They always told my parents to get me married off. But I am very proud of my parents because they always support me.
One day, I heard about LP4Y from a federation guy of RDRS. He told me that “LP4Y is a Computer training center” and it’s an international training center. After hearing about LP4Y, I was interested. First time, my father did not allow me to come to Green Village, Bangladesh. Finally he agreed to send me there.
I took professional training from LP4Y Green Village Bangladesh on from September to December 2022. I was team leader of Micro-Company Digital Center from Batch-8.
First, I went through computer training because a federation guy told me that it is a computer training. But after a few days I realized it is a professional training center. Before coming to Green Village I did not know about professionalism. Then, day by day, I gained some knowledge about it. Also I developed some hard and soft skills like leadership and good communication with the team and Catalyst. Also basic English & computer skills.
I had some challenges in the first week like I cannot adapt with so many people. Also time management. But after one month, I overcame my challenge.
From the first day, my dream was to be a Catalyst. That time our community life Coach was Sharmin Sultana (Medha). All the time I was trying to follow Medha. That’s why I know about the CLC mission. If Medha had vacation that time I was training to do group tasks.
After I finished my professional training. I got an offer for LP4Y Community Life Coach position from February 2023. That was a great opportunity for me.
At first I was thinking “How will be the other Catalyst? Am I going to get support from them?” But after a few days they are always training to support me. If I say I cannot do this, they told me “yes you can”. I got a lot of motivation from them. Before I had less motivation. But now I am full of motivation and self confidence. Also now I know who I am.
After joining as a Community life Coach, I had few challenges. On the first days some Youth treated me as a Youth or friend. Also they did not want to do evening activities. But I was always trying to make them understand why it’s important for them. After a few months, I finally succeeded in making them understand. My best moment in the Green Village Bangladesh!
Since January 2024, I have been working here as a Project Manager Coach for Digital Center & Sustainable Development. My goal was to be a Coach, so that’s a big achievement! My neighbours feel proud of me. Also my parents are very proud of me for my achievements.
Overall, I realize nothing is impossible. Everything is possible if everybody has good motivation. Always stay positive!
Allow yourself to think deeply. Don't be demotivated. Remember your goal. You will succeed one day!
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