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The '''Gandhi Ashram Trust''' (GAT), also called the '''Ambika-Kaliganga Charitable Trust''', is a [[philanthropy|philanthropic]] and development organization working in [[Noakhali]] since 1946 with [[Mahatma Gandhi|Gandhi]]an philosophy of [[rural development]].<ref name=Banglapedia>{{cite book<br />
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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 [[Charity (practice)|charitable]] activities.<br />
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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 [[Direct Action Day#Riots and massacre|riot]] victims of Noakhali. Under [[Pakistan]]i rule, the Trust could not continue its activities due to the policies of the then government.<br />
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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. Development and extension services for the poor and disadvantaged were taken along with charitable functions. Currently, the main focus of Gandhi Ashram Trust is the development of better standards of living, both material and eternal.<br />
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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 Organisation.<br />
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==References==<br />
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[[Category:Bangladeshi philanthropists]]<br />
[[Category:Memorials to Mahatma Gandhi]]<br />
[[Category:Charitable trusts]]<br />
[[Category:History of Noakhali]]</div>->Cewbot