What our students from Bangladesh think about the Youth Summit

The Youth Summit in Heilbronn is approaching at a really fast pace. Not only German, but students from all over the world have joined our mission so far and will be present that day – on site or virtually. We asked the students, what their expectations are and what the Youth Summit means to them. The first series of our comment section features the students from Rangdhonu, a cultural school in Bangladesh, „sourced by labor, love and collective dreams“, according to their own mission.

Md Rakib Hasan

14 years old

Both of my parents work in the garment industry, but unfortunately, my father Aminul Islam Shama passed away in 2020. I have one sister, and my mother continues to work in a factory to support our family. For the past two and a half years, I have been involved with Rangdhonu (Rainbow) cultural school, where I have been learning and exploring new things. I am also receiving training to become a tutor in the future. Currently, I am a student in class IX at Srishty Central School and College. I have a keen interest in astronomy and learning about global warming. By participating in the youth summit, I hope to have the opportunity to exchange ideas with students from diverse cultures. I am eager to learn about their way of life, culture, and perspectives. Attending the summit will provide me with the chance to explore new topics and gain new insights. I believe this experience will broaden my knowledge and give me a fresh outlook on the world.

Fariya Rahman Bristy

19 years old

I have been working with the cultural school Rangdhonu (Rainbow) for almost three years, and I am currently serving as a coordinator there. My mother works in the garment industry. I have recently completed my higher secondary school exam and am now preparing to take admission exams for university. In my free time, I enjoy playing with colors and doing painting. I am excited about the youth summit in Germany because I believe it will provide an excellent opportunity to learn more about the environment and meet students from diverse regions. As I have not had many opportunities to learn from different cultures and acquire new skills, I am eager to interact and learn from my fellow participants. Overall, I hope the summit will broaden my horizons and equip me with new knowledge and perspectives that I can use to create a better future for myself and my community.

Sharmin Akhter

15 years old

My father used to work in the garment industry, and my mother is a homemaker. I have been attending Rangdhonu (Rainbow) cultural school for the past year to learn drawing, essay writing, and computer skills. I will be taking my secondary school certificate exam in April. In my free time, I enjoy reading novels and other books and writing essays. I am excited about the youth summit because it will provide an opportunity to meet students from other countries and learn about their cultures. I am particularly interested in attending workshops on topics such as water and the environment, as I believe these issues are critical to our future. Overall, I hope to gain new knowledge, skills, and perspectives from the summit that will help me achieve my goals and make a positive impact in my community.

Johan Babu

14 years old

I am currently in class VIII. Both of my parents work in the garment industry. I have been attending Rangdhonu cultural school for the past year, where I have had the opportunity to learn computer skills and improve my essay writing. In my free time, I enjoy swimming, hanging out with friends, and making paintings. I am excited about the youth summit because it will provide a chance to attend various events and learn about different projects. I am particularly interested in meeting students from diverse cultures and learning about their way of life. Attending the summit will also allow me to expand my knowledge and gain new insights. I am eager to explore new topics and learn about different perspectives. Overall, I hope to make the most of this opportunity and use the knowledge and skills I gain to contribute positively to my community.

Tajreen Tahtial Mim

20 years old

I have completed my Higher Secondary School Certificate exam. I love making crafts and planting. My father is a paramedical doctor, and my mother is a housewife. I live in an area where most of the people work in the garment industry. For the past year, I have been involved with Rangdhonu cultural school, where I have been learning and teaching other students. I am excited about the opportunity to attend the youth summit and learn more about different cultures and projects. I believe this experience will broaden my knowledge and give me new insights.