These words best describe me – dreamer, achiever and a compassionate person, trying to contribute towards the development of the society. I chose not to be mere a bystander, accusing ‘others’- government etc for all the apathy,rather, chose to be a part of a team, who believes in bringing change. An optimistic lot, we definitely are…
Currently, I am a development practitioner and proud to be striving for a society where poverty, one day, hopefully remain to be just an archaic word. Through this blog, I want to connect with people directly, share information about myriad issues , debate on policies and mobilize people towards a unified social change.
Three cheers for development!!
Pinky Pradhan
Dear Pinky, I suggest you use Safari as your Browser and also update this page ….telling us about yourself and your site. I am still waiting for the answers to the questionnaire I sent.
Regs
Barun
By: barunroy on July 25, 2008
at 9:23 am
Pinky Ji,
Saw your article and visited your Blog.
Great work.
Regards,
Ravi Kant
By: Ravi Kant on August 10, 2008
at 11:25 am
Dear Ravi ji,
This is a big comment coming from a social activist like you…
Thank you
Pinky
By: Pinky on August 11, 2008
at 6:30 am
Dear Pinky,
You are doing a great work. Please keep it up. The Himalayan Beacon is proud to inform you that we have offered direct link to your blog for all the Beacon Online members.
Regs
Barun
By: barunroy on August 22, 2008
at 9:31 am
Dear Barun,
People like you inspire me everyday! I will look forward to the readers of Beacon Online to share their opinion and views on this blog as well.
Thank you for your contribution in shaping this blog up.
Regards
Pinky
By: Pinky Pradhan on August 22, 2008
at 10:13 am
pinky is doing great work by educating people about the social issues.
jai gorkha!
By: kamal pradhan on August 22, 2008
at 1:52 pm
Dear Pinky,
Cheers! I salute u for the elevated thought. May u flourish with an honest spirit.
God bless u.
By: sanjana on August 30, 2008
at 12:28 pm
Dear Sanjana,
Thank you so much for your kind words.I truely appreciate it.
Regards
Pinky
By: Pinky on August 31, 2008
at 6:14 am
dear pinky,
bravo and kodos to u!
such a noble and social work is not known to many….
By: NK Pradhan on September 1, 2008
at 3:29 pm
Dear Mr. Pradhan,
Thank you for your encourgaing words. I guess all of us , deep down in our hearts, are inclined towards social work.Some take it up as a profession, like me, whereas others provide the ancillary support through their encouragement.
Thank you once ahain, and please feel free to share your inputs on any issue that you may wnat to highlight.
Regards
Pinky
By: Pinky on September 3, 2008
at 5:02 am
Dear Didi…
Few Gorkha women did this…u r one among them. Gorkhas are proud of You.
I am proud that i m ur brother. Asom ko matra navayera Bharatiya Gorkha nari ko naya istambha ko rup ma udaudey hunu huncha…..
Aapu lai vageymani thaney chu yadi tapai ko kehi sahyog puriyaunu sake bhaney…
YOU HAVE ENERGY EMOTION n ENTHUSIASM in ur piece and yes the TRUTH has always been besides you…. that what i follow from you.
Lots of Regards!!!
Nanda Kirati Dewan
Journalist; Guwahati.
By: Dewan NK on February 10, 2009
at 7:24 am
Dear Nanda Bhai…
Your comment is so endearing!I am indeed very happy that i have one more brother on whom i can fall back upon and get inspiration as well.The honesty of your thought and the feeling towards me is very very touching. I am so very lucky…
Thank you so much.. and yes I will need your help to be able to contribute towards our cause…
jai Gorkhali!!
Pinky
By: Pinky on February 11, 2009
at 4:26 am
pinky can I reproduce your articles from your blog to my monthly journal and blog
By: Ramesh Khati on April 10, 2009
at 10:07 am
Dear Khati ji,
Please do it and also share your blog address with me. Would love to go through it.
Regards
Pinky
By: pinky on April 10, 2009
at 5:08 pm
Didi
The print version of GORKHA TIMES issue 4 has ur article on Human Trafficking and mine interview wid APSC cracker sisters. Guwahati has few copies.
Guwahati lites Gorkhas are proud to know about you, though they heard lot from me.
Nanda Bahi
By: Dewan NK on July 29, 2009
at 2:03 pm
Dear Pinky,
I was going through the Atlas Service Corps fellows profile and thier placemnet at host organisations. It is indeed great to know that you worked in the N-E region of India.
Its a begining and there are lost of social issues to be discussed on this trouble torn but beautiful part of India.
In anticipation of continuity. Thanking you
Anjan Bordoloi (Development Practitioner)
HRD Consultant
CCDU, PHED, Assam
By: Anjan on November 12, 2009
at 8:35 am
Dear Anjan,
Thank you for writing to me. I not only worked in the NE rgeion, I was born there , in Guwahati.I left for delhi after graduation and since then have been in delhi. However, did get this wonderful opportunity of working with a poverty alleviation project in meghalaya , which changed my perspective and my life. Like you rightly sais, it is a begining and there are indeed so many issues that grips our region, which is shocking. Though far away, my heart truly lies in my hometown even the world’s most powrful place (washington DC) can’t change that.
Would love to interact with you
Pinky
By: pinky on November 13, 2009
at 8:19 pm
Hi Ms Pinky
While visiting Atlascorps, I had the chance to go through your profile. Since i am developing interest to go for this fellowship, i have some doubts in my mind, which I think only the Atlas corps fellows can better reply and u r the only over there with this blog spot adress.
May I request you to help me in this regard: Well I believe, you do
Before I ask any ?, I think you wud like to know a bit about me.
Let me give u a quick intro about me.. I was a professional banker for last 15 years but one day It changed my mind and decided to leave all this and continue with my social and welfare endeavours.
I estabilshed an organization in 2006 with help of my freinds and associates, volunteers and other. Ihave recently registered this org formally with govt. dept. as Evolution Welfare Organzation EWO. which focuses on child education, women health and hygeine, environment upgradation, safe drinking water, social justice, and disaster relief and humanitarian assistance. well we will discuss more later on.
I would apreciate if you can respond the following on my email:
1. How was your total experince as Atlascorp volunteer.
2. Is it worth going and working with a NGO in US.
3. How did u manage your schedule at home, While you were in US for 50 weaks.
4. Any problems/issues u faced in US.
thanks for ur time to read and thank u very much in advance.
Kind Regards
Mansoor
President
Evolution Welfare Organization, Karachi.
evolution.ewo@gmail.com, mansoorbughio@hotmail.com
By: Mansoor on February 17, 2010
at 8:58 am
Dear Mansoor,
Thank you for writing to me.And I will be more than happy to share information about my experiences with the fellowship as well as professional life in US.
Here are the answers:
How was your total experince as Atlascorp volunteer?
- So far the experience has been very rewarding.It is a challenging environment for we are here not only to learn but also to contribute to the work that our host organisation is advancing.
Is it worth going and working with a NGO in US?
This is a matter of personal choice.For me the fellowship and the knowledge that I am gaining while working with a US based NGO is phenomenal. The work enviornment is very conducive for professional growth.
How did u manage your schedule at home, While you were in US for 50 weaks?
This is unclear to me but I am managing it well and so are the other fellows.We also have a fellow from Pakistan.Thanks to skype and similar such programs , connecting with family and friends have never been made so easy.
It is like any other day at work.You will be required to put in 7-8 hrs daily with your host organisation and you will get holidays just like the other employees.Once a month you will have to attend a training program hosted by Atlas Service Corps.
4. Any problems/issues u faced in US.
Personally speaking I haven’t faced any issue so far, since I am open to changes and good at adapting myself.Food, climate , culture and people..over a period of time , one gets adjusted to all this and carries life in a normal sense.
I hope i have answered your queries well.Incase you have further question, please feel free to share. And all the best with your application. You must apply.
Cheers
Pinky
By: Pinky Pradhan on February 17, 2010
at 8:04 pm
sandeep kumar
Hi Ms Pinky
While visiting Atlascorps, I had gone through your profile. i am interested to go for this fellowship, and about me i have done
Bachelors degree in social work – 2004-2007
Masters drgree in social work – 2007 – 2009 ( AT the same time i was associated and was working with Corporate social Responsibility team for over 3 years, because i had to earn my living )
Currently working as a Project Coordinator in an NGO
which deals with Employment generation for rural youth.
could you please guide me how to go about applying for this program successfully , i hope you dont mind sending an email to my personal email id as well..,
it will be of great help if u do so.,
sorry for the trouble.,
Regards
Sandeep
By: sandeep kumar mantry on October 10, 2010
at 8:57 pm
Dear Pinky mam,
I am working as a news editor for my online news portal http://www.news89.com and http://www.amarnortheast.com.
I would like to publish your articles on our websites. Please allow us to do so with your name and profile.
I also love if you write on our website. For any information please contact me on bantizeal@gmail.com, info@news89.com
Regards,
Chandra Kant tiwari
http://www.news89.com
09957530850, 09999044023
01204226512
By: Chandra Kant on June 6, 2011
at 12:08 pm
Hi Chandra,
If you are still interested please go ahead. Do send me a link in case you chose to share my article with your readers. I went through your website, nice work!!!
Best
Pinky
By: Pinky Pradhan on September 15, 2011
at 2:02 am