HerStory Foundation

EVENT REPORT / 7 Sisters in the library: Interpersonal conversations and catharsis found

The event switched gears soon enough, and the final hour saw Shala Gallery turned into a rave.

EVENT REPORT / Cultivating creativity at Sister Library’s zine-making workshop

The zines were undeniably an expression of raw emotions, with some participants having made art focusing on their mental health and inner turmoils

EVENT REPORT / ‘Rebels with a cause’: In-Zine event celebrates the importance of self-published zines that challenge oppression

The experience was hands-on, intimate, and vulnerable, as many paid tribute to the lives lost in the July Revolution, as well as writing and creating art dedicated to their own personal struggles.

News report / ‘Island Life’: A collaborative children’s book

Through visualising the beautiful island nation of the Maldives and the unique environmental features of Bangladesh, the book hopes to foster an appreciation for our shared natural heritage and raise climate awareness.

World Literacy Day / Into the unknown: Fairytale retellings in ‘The Myth Bridge’

The creators discussed the thought process that led to the creation of the characters' journey, the challenges they encountered during the writing and editing process, and the inspiration behind the narrative choices.

The perks of being a reader in residence

The goal of this project is to bring together readers to explore literary contributions, showcase artistic quality and celebrate women in the creative world as well as to foster interests and understanding of the accomplishments of female writers and artists. 

“Fragile Things”: How ghosts and spirituality make it into writing

Participants, including the show’s hosts and guests, picked up discarded pebbles, photo frames, children’s artwork, and other knick knacks—all fragile things collected and displayed by the author. 

Reading ‘memory’ with Sehri Tales and Sister Library

The event, themed ‘Memory,’ took place on Sunday, May 21 at Dhanmondi’s DrikPath Bhaban, supported by Goethe-Institut Bangladesh and HerStory Foundation

Sister Library discusses book on travelling as a woman

Still today, we are plagued by the most intrusive, and least sensical question asked of female solo travellers is “Are you travelling alone?”

November 21, 2024
November 21, 2024

7 Sisters in the library: Interpersonal conversations and catharsis found

The event switched gears soon enough, and the final hour saw Shala Gallery turned into a rave.

September 29, 2024
September 29, 2024

Cultivating creativity at Sister Library’s zine-making workshop

The zines were undeniably an expression of raw emotions, with some participants having made art focusing on their mental health and inner turmoils

September 4, 2024
September 4, 2024

‘Rebels with a cause’: In-Zine event celebrates the importance of self-published zines that challenge oppression

The experience was hands-on, intimate, and vulnerable, as many paid tribute to the lives lost in the July Revolution, as well as writing and creating art dedicated to their own personal struggles.

November 6, 2023
November 6, 2023

‘Island Life’: A collaborative children’s book

Through visualising the beautiful island nation of the Maldives and the unique environmental features of Bangladesh, the book hopes to foster an appreciation for our shared natural heritage and raise climate awareness.

September 11, 2023
September 11, 2023

Into the unknown: Fairytale retellings in ‘The Myth Bridge’

The creators discussed the thought process that led to the creation of the characters' journey, the challenges they encountered during the writing and editing process, and the inspiration behind the narrative choices.

September 4, 2023
September 4, 2023

The perks of being a reader in residence

The goal of this project is to bring together readers to explore literary contributions, showcase artistic quality and celebrate women in the creative world as well as to foster interests and understanding of the accomplishments of female writers and artists. 

July 7, 2023
July 7, 2023

“Fragile Things”: How ghosts and spirituality make it into writing

Participants, including the show’s hosts and guests, picked up discarded pebbles, photo frames, children’s artwork, and other knick knacks—all fragile things collected and displayed by the author. 

May 24, 2023
May 24, 2023

Reading ‘memory’ with Sehri Tales and Sister Library

The event, themed ‘Memory,’ took place on Sunday, May 21 at Dhanmondi’s DrikPath Bhaban, supported by Goethe-Institut Bangladesh and HerStory Foundation

February 20, 2023
February 20, 2023

Sister Library discusses book on travelling as a woman

Still today, we are plagued by the most intrusive, and least sensical question asked of female solo travellers is “Are you travelling alone?”