Bangladeshi expatriate Shoheli features in the exhibition of Her Place

For the first time in Pakenham, 'Her Place' tells the stories of ten women from across Victoria who have contributed to Australian society in a wide variety of ways.

The organisation, 'Her Place', celebrates the work, achievements and historical significance of women through video interviews, biographical accounts and personal artefacts.

Melbourne-based activist Shoheli Sunjida, also features in this exhibition through her initiatives the Cardinia Food Movement.

“The Cardinia Food Movement is encouraging community members to grow and source fresh produce locally, to create healthy food habits and also to share a vast variety of food processing and cooking techniques that a diverse community brings in,” said Shoheli.

সোহেলী সানজিদা। Source: Supplied

Listen to Shoheli's interview in Bangla with the above audio player.

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