India Leaders

Founder, People for Change Souvik Saha is the founder of People for Change and Jamshedpur Queer Circle, both of which work to co-create safe nurturing spaces that promote self-reflective, empathetic young leaders who can bring transformational change to their communities. Souvik is a development professional with over a decade of experience in fostering the growth and empowerment of adolescents and … Read More

Secretary, Youth Unity for Voluntary Action Barnali Chakraborty is a feminist leader dedicated to social change, with over 30 years of experience serving as the Secretary of Youth Unity for Voluntary Action in the Singhbhum district. Her remarkable achievements include fostering a cadre of young leaders committed to gender equality and raising awareness among the indigenous Sabar community over the … Read More

Treasurer and Community Mobilizer, Association for Social and Human Awareness (ASHA) Shubha Philomina Tirkey is a social worker and Treasurer and Community Mobilizer at the Association for Social and Human Awareness (ASHA). She offers training on gender equality, trafficking, and good governance. Shubha is passionate about working in the social sector for the rights of women, youth, and children. She … Read More

Programme Director, Nav Bharat Jagriti Kendra Anand Abhinav has been a social worker for over 13 years, focusing on helping people at the local level. Right now, he leads Nav Bharat Jagriti Kendra, an NGO that works at the grassroots level in Jharkhand and Bihar. Nav Bharat Jagriti Kendra is working towards a just society, with focus on women and … Read More

Program Coordinator, Banwasi Vikas Ashram Uttam Kumar is a social activist and mobilizer that is interested in advocating for the rights of children. He is currently a Program Coordinator at Banwasi Vikas Ashram and is leading a project called “Access to Justice” which is supported by the Kailash Satyarthi Children Foundation. Uttam has completed his master’s degree in social work … Read More

Secretary, Jharkhand Vikas Parishad After 10 years working in the social sector as a community activist, Subasini Soren became a leader and organizer with expertise in community mobilization and women’s empowerment. Currently, Subasini is Secretary at Jharkhand Vikas Parishad, where she has worked for the past 24 years. She is involved in uplifting the social and life status of various … Read More

Co-Convener, NREGA Watch Taramani Sahu is a human rights activist and Co-Convener at NREGA Watch where she works for labor rights, social security, pensions, health, and women’s and children’s rights. Taramani is passionate about working to stop women’s rights violations and continues to ensure that victims have advice, support, and justice. Rise Up Together Cohort: Jharkhand, India 2024

State Coordinator, SEWA Bharat Anshu Kerketta is a State Coordinator at SEWA Bharat where she organizes work around the SEWA members and their trade’s rights. Anshu is passionate about working for informal women workers and their daughters in Jharkhand and brings 13 years of experience in the development sector to her role. She firmly believes in participatory approaches in working … Read More

Sr. Officer – Program Quality, PCI India Nawab Perwez is a development professional who brings more than 10 years of experience working in the domain of public health and nutrition to his work. Nawab is the Sr. Officer – Program Quality at PCI India and leads overall program implementation for the empowerment of adolescent and young girls in Jharkhand, intervention … Read More

Program Manager, Jan Lok Kalyan Parishad (JLKP) Kundan Kumar Pramanik is a Program Manager at Jan Lok Kalyan Parishad (JLKP). At JLKP, he focuses on ensuring the holistic development and security of women and children. Kundan is incredibly passionate about supporting children in need of care and the protection and marginalized women. Kundan holds a master’s degree in social work … Read More