{"id":13186,"date":"2022-03-08T11:28:54","date_gmt":"2022-03-08T11:28:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/india\/?p=13186"},"modified":"2025-07-10T10:36:44","modified_gmt":"2025-07-10T10:36:44","slug":"the-women-of-greenpeace-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/india\/en\/story\/13186\/the-women-of-greenpeace-india\/","title":{"rendered":"The Women of Greenpeace India"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Women constitute a large percentage of the communities highly dependent<\/a> on natural resources. As the climate crisis deepens, women will be disproportionately affected by the impacts due to social, cultural and economic factors. Fighting for a greener future is not just about being energy efficient or cutting down on emissions. A sustainable future can be created only when we achieve a just, equitable, compassionate and respectful world. On International Women\u2019s Day we celebrate the passionate women who power our campaigns and make change happen. <\/p>\n\n

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Bina Devi, Farmer with Bihar Living Soils<\/p>\n\n

\u201cDuring the lockdown, women farmers like us fed our families and our village with fresh, healthy food from our organic gardens. Due to the lockdown, a lot of people lost their livelihoods and fell sick. Our organic gardens kept us independent and we ensured no one went hungry.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n

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Bhanupriya, Senior Finance Officer at Greenpeace India<\/p>\n\n

\u201cFighting climate change is an all hands on deck situation. I am glad to be part of the movement as I would like to leave a better world for my daughter. One key lesson I have learnt from my work with Greenpeace is that you should be comfortable with continuously learning and improving yourself. I implement that every day.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n\n

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Tamanna Sengupta, Communications Consultant at Greenpeace India<\/p>\n\n

\u201cI believe my strength as a woman comes from the community of determined, passionate, fearless women that surround me. An unapologetically independent woman unknowingly empowers numerous young girls. That is who I aspire to be.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n

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Mangala Gowri, Cyclist with Power The Pedal<\/p>\n\n

\u201cWhen I first moved to a big city like Bengaluru, I felt intimidated by the heavy traffic. But becoming a cyclist has changed that feeling. I am more confident now.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n

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Vijayata Sharma, Fundraising Officer for Greenpeace India<\/p>\n\n

\u201c Working with Greenpeace has made me a more concerned individual. I believe we all play a part in preserving our planet for future generations. But we can’t build a safe, sustainable future alone – we build it together. We need to live and work as a community.My work with Greenpeace helps me bring more people to this cause.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n

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Subhasri Banerjee, Volunteer at Greenpeace India<\/p>\n\n

\u201cGreenpeace India is a vivid example of people from different communities, ethnicities, and cultures coming together and working towards one prime goal\u2014saving the planet. The networking opportunities I gain with Greenpeace are what I cherish and why I see myself engaged with the organization for the better part of my life. To young women, I encourage you to break the walls of social barriers, go as far as you aspire, and never settle for less than what you\u2019re worth.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n

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Shefali Rawat, Program Coordinator at Greenpeace India<\/p>\n\n

\u201cI started my journey with Greenpeace as a volunteer back in college and recently returned to work after several years. A little unsure about re-entering the workforce, Greenpeace India gave me much-needed confidence. Empowering women leads to a more sustainable future. A gender just society is also a more ecolology efficient society. On this day, let us resolve to work for both, together.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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