The Gandhi Ashram Trust (GAT), also called the Ambika-Kaliganga Charitable Trust, is a philanthropic and development organization working in Noakhali since 1946 with Gandhian philosophy of rural development. Inspired by Mahatma Gandhi's visit in 1947 to Noakhali, it has applied the Gandhian philosophy of rural development, peace and social harmony to uplift living conditions of the rural poor, especially women, in that area.
It has a two-pronged approach to developmental and charitable activities. Initially set up by the original owner of the premises (Barrister Hemanta Kumar Ghose) that were subsequently gifted to GAT, the Ambika Kaliganga Charitable Trust had carried out charitable functions and started working for the 1946 riot victims of Noakhali. Under Pakistani rule, the Trust could not continue its activities due to the policies of the then government. After the independence of Bangladesh in 1971, with the emergence of the Gandhi Ashram Trust in 1975, there was a shift in the vision and mission of the Trust.
Currently, the main focus of Gandhi Ashram Trust is the development of better standards of living, both material and eternal. It is working at the 5 district in Southern part of Bangladesh. Peace promotion, Human Development, Human Rights and Good Governance, Handicrafts promotion, Education, etc. are the main activities of the Organization. The objectives of GAT are derived from the core values of Gandhian philosophy and guidelines of rural development, peace, and social harmony. The organization works with the rural poor, with a special emphasis on women, serving some 40,000 families in the area of the Ashram
At present the Trust is for the most part worried with preparing and advancement exercises. The Trust gives fundamental preparing in bookkeeping and independent venture administration. It guarantees free access of its individuals to the institutional credit advertise, financial enlistment of the upset, and works for the strengthening of ladies. In the sanitation program the Trust guarantees a supply of immaculate drinking water, and this to kill water-borne infections. It runs a Junior School and a non-formal Primary School. Around one lake individuals are presently profit by the Gandhi Ashram Trust program.
When you enter the Ashram, you will see a mind-blowing sculpture of the great leader Mahatma Gandhi. Many objects used by Gandhi have been preserved with a large care in this ashram. You will find historical Chakra and may old and valuable pictures of Gandhi. They have been preserved in the memories of the great soul. There are also ponds, trees and charming surroundings in the ashram area which will fascinate you. Every year thousands of peoples from all over the world come to visit this tourist spot and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.
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