How World Pulse Gave Me a Voice

On the 9th of April, 2025, the World Pulse committee arranged an Encourager Party for us. This party has always been a moment of joy, meaning, and comfort for me. This time, the party was hosted by E.J.A, and her sweet voice made it even more beautiful.

During one part of the party, I was asked how I feel about World Pulse and what I like or dislike about it. To be honest, I always hesitate when speaking in English, so I couldn’t express myself properly, even though I wanted to say a lot.

I have always found writing to be my comfort zone for expressing my thoughts. So today, I am going to write about what I think about World Pulse and how it has brought huge changes in my life, my personality, and my plans for the future.

Some of you already know that I am an assistant English teacher and work at a madrasa. But it was not an easy journey to reach the point where I am today. Though my journey was easier than many of my sisters from World Pulse.

After settling into my job, I wanted to find a place that genuinely works for girls and women, especially for their education. I wanted to protect girls from dropping out and help them continue their studies, even in difficult situations.

In September 2024, I found an ad for World Pulse while scrolling through Facebook. I randomly searched about it and then logged into this organization.

At the beginning, I usually read the stories written by the sisters here. My life journey had already inspired some of my friends, neighbours, relatives, and students before. So, I wanted to share different parts of my life here as a story. And if any of my stories inspire any sister here, it will be my great pleasure.

So, I shared my story "From childhood to childhood" where I mainly described the opportunities I couldn’t get in my childhood and a promise I made to myself that I would give all of them to my daughter.

A few days later, I got an email from Karen Axalan that my story had been selected for publication, and I also received a Featured Storyteller Award. Honestly, I didn’t know about the procedure at all, and I didn’t even think that far. But I was so happy.

My story was published as a featured story titled “Bangladesh: Let Her Play,” and it got a huge response from the sisters at World Pulse. So, I felt motivated and intended to share more.

All the sisters and team members here are so supportive, understanding, and caring that I never have to think about what anyone thinks of me or how anyone will react. I can talk about my flaws and my limitations here. I can share my miserable moments and also my happiest incidents. I don’t need to feel shy or uncomfortable while talking about anything.

Actually, World Pulse has built a new version of me. Before joining here, I never thought that my story would be valued. I never imagined that my journey could be recognized or heard by others on an international platform. Now, sisters from different parts of the world can hear me. This has increased my confidence level and boosted my inner energy.

I received another Storyteller Award for “Bangladesh: Where GBV Breaks Mental Peace,” where I showed how gender-based violence can sometimes break us, but cannot defeat us.

Now, I have broadened my vision and my thoughts. I am more serious about the welfare of girls and women around me. I am trying to help them in different ways. Sometimes, I talk to them to ease their pain. Sometimes, I give small gifts to make little girls happy. Sometimes, I motivate girls to continue their studies, and sometimes, I also try to take care of my own happiness.

World Pulse has made me value others more. After reading the stories written by other members of World Pulse, I realize that the life God has given me is much more beautiful and, in many ways, easier than many of my sisters here.

Their stories, their struggles, how they survive, and how they overcome everything inspire me deeply. Some teach us how to live in war-affected countries. Some teach us how to achieve our goals even in difficult situations. Others teach us how to bring light into the lives of others. It shows us different shades of peace and different colors of solidarity.

At last, I want to say that it is a blessing that I found World Pulse and became a part of it. It feels like a second home and a true friend because I can share some things here that I cannot even share with my family. They may not always understand me, but World Pulse does. If one voice can be heard, many lives can be changed and World Pulse gave me that voice.

I wish this community spreads to every corner of the world. Long live World Pulse. Thank you for being with us.