Sumitra gurung biography for kids

Dr. Sumitra Manandhar Gurung, a distinguished member of the Just Futures Pahal (JFP) Board of Directors, plays a pivotal role as one of the founding members of both JFP and the Samata Foundation.

With a background in Geography, activism, and thought leadership within civil society, Dr. Sumitra brings over four decades of invaluable expertise and experience to JFP. Her interests and engagements encompass gender, environmental sustainability, microfinance, caste, indigenous peoples, governance, and inclusive democracy in Nepal and beyond.

Aprominent figure in social justice movements, Dr.

Sumitra has actively advised and participated in initiatives focusing on the rights and empowerment of Dalits and Indigenous Peoples in Nepal. She was one of the founding members of the National Coalition Against Racial Discrimination in Nepal.

She is a trailblazer in the realm of microfinance, particularly advocating for women’s participation and interests in Nepal