Priyanka Kumari
About Priyanka Kumari
Priyanka Kumari is a dedicated youth community leader and advocate for women's empowerment based in Sitamarhi, Bihar. As the first woman in her family to complete her 10th-grade education, Priyanka has always been driven by a desire to create opportunities for herself and others. Her educational journey led her to Miranda House at Delhi University, where she was inspired by the culture of freedom and empowerment for women. Her initiatives focus on promoting education, health, and social awareness among women and girls, aiming to break down barriers and foster a supportive environment for their growth. Having spent significant time working in her village, Priyanka has built strong relationships within her community, allowing her to influence and inspire others.
About their project: :
Gram Chetna climate action hub project seeks to empower communities by mobilising, organising, and training hyperlocal leaders (Praharis), particularly women and youth, to tackle pressing issues like climate change and economic inequality. The project is an initiative aimed at addressing the socio-climatic challenges faced by marginalised communities in Village Shrirampur, Bihar. This project focuses on establishing a local climate action hub that includes a native plant nursery and an agroforestry-based food forest. The hub is designed to serve as a model for catalysing local climate action and fostering community cohesion. Through the hub, Gram Chetna Andolan seeks to empower local leaders, referred to as Praharis, to become climate entrepreneurs, volunteers, and advocates. The initiative aims to mobilise these leaders to organise large-scale native plant plantation drives and develop climate-smart agricultural practices.
