Ethnic Community Development Organization - ECDO

On 8 June, Ethnic Community Development Organization - ECDO team visited the Mongolpur Manipuri Language Center (MLC) in Kamalganj, Moulvibazar, established under Primary Level Education Support for Marginalized Children (PLESMC) project supported by Stromme Foundation, Norway.The visit aimed to observe the learning environment, interact with the children, and review the ongoing educational activities being implemented at the center.

As part of the field visit, ECDO team also conducted one-to-one conversations with several guardians to better understand their perspectives, gather valuable feedback, and discuss the educational progress and needs of their children. These meaningful interactions play a vital role in strengthening community engagement and fostering a collaborative approach to children's education.

During the visit, the children proudly demonstrated their progress in reading and writing using the Manipuri script, reflecting the positive impact of the initiative in preserving indigenous language and culture while enhancing foundational learning skills.

The visit was attended by Tasnim Chowdhury, Project Coordinator of ECDO, Momtahinur Rahman Chowdhury, Assistant Program Coordinator, and Sattyajit Singha Manihar, Project Officer of ECDO. Their participation reaffirmed ECDO's commitment to closely monitoring project activities, engaging with the community, and ensuring effective implementation of educational initiatives.

An exciting and joyful moment of traditional Manipuri women playing the indigenous indoor game “Kang Sanaba” at the Manipuri village in Sylhet city.
Kang Sanaba is not just a game — it is a precious symbol of Manipuri culture, unity, tradition, and community spirit passed down through generations. Seeing our women actively preserving and celebrating this heritage is truly inspiring.
Let us continue to protect and promote our indigenous cultural identity for future generations.

Ethnic Community Development Organization (ECDO) organized a tree plantation and sapling distribution program on 20 May 2026 at Airport High School, Hazi Abdus Samad Memorial Academy in Sylhet Sadar Upazila, and in Bharerhat village inhabited by the Patro community.
More than 1000 saplings were planted and distributed among students and local community members. The initiative was inaugurated by Mr. Lakshmikanta Singh, Executive Director of ECDO, who actively participated in the plantation activities alongside students and community members.
The program included the plantation and distribution of over 15 species of saplings, including moringa, neem, mango, litchi, jackfruit, wax apple (jamrul), Indian gooseberry (amla), along with various fruit-bearing, forest, and medicinal plants.ECDO conducted this event as part of its ongoing climate action initiatives and commitment to environmental protection.

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