Hope: A Lifeline from Bangladesh to Finland

When I arrived in Finland eight years ago, my heart was full of excitement, fear, and hope. Coming from a small village in Bangladesh, I had already endured more struggles than many face in a lifetime. But every challenge only fueled my determination to dream bigger, to step into a world that seemed brighter, even if it was buried under layers of snow. Today, I find myself at another crossroads: jobless but not directionless. I may not have a job right now, but I have something far more valuable—hope. This hope has carried me from the bustling streets of my childhood to the serene landscapes of Finland, and it will carry me forward. From a Village to a World of Opportunities Growing up in a remote village in Bangladesh, life was fraught with challenges. Opportunities were scarce, and the world beyond our village felt like an unattainable horizon. Yet, even as a young girl, I refused to be confined by these limitations. I pursued my education with many difficulties along t...