London Area, United Kingdom
I am a development practitioner, social entrepreneur, and advocate for migration rights, labour welfare, and sustainable development. With expertise in community development, social impact, and policy advocacy, I am committed to driving transformative change for marginalised communities. I hold an MSc in Migration, Mobility, and Development from SOAS, University of London; an MA in Development from Azim Premji University, Bengaluru; and a BSc in Agriculture, Rural, and Tribal Development from Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute, Ranchi (Jharkhand). My work focuses on addressing social inequities, enhancing livelihoods, and expanding access to education in underserved communities. Professional Engagements 🔹 Carer Support & Information Officer | City & Hackney Carers Centre, London I assist unpaid carers across Hackney and the City of London, providing welfare advice, income maximisation support, and access to essential services. I also manage organisational databases and administration, ensuring smooth operations. Additionally, I lead digital strategy, community engagement, and stakeholder collaboration, strengthening carer support programmes. 🔹 Founder | Gramin Bharti Sewa Sanstha (GBSS), Jharkhand GBSS is a non-profit organisation working in remote tribal areas to drive educational transformation, livelihood enhancement, and holistic community development. Our goal is to empower individuals and foster sustainable grassroots change. 🔹 Founder | Development Wala & NGOHiring.org Recognising the need for accessible career and resource platforms in the development sector, I created: ✅ Development Wala – an all-in-one platform for social workers and development professionals, providing job listings, resources, CV reviews, and NGO recruitment support. ✅ NGOHiring.org – a dedicated job portal connecting passionate professionals with non-profit organisations in India. Beyond Work: I use design, technology, and storytelling to amplify the voices of marginalised communities. Through graphic and web design, administration, and content creation, I develop impact reports, promotional materials, and outreach strategies to support non-profit initiatives. Let’s Connect & Collaborate! I believe in people-centred solutions, systemic change, and the power of collective action. Whether it’s building sustainable programmes, mentoring future leaders, or leveraging digital innovation for social impact, I welcome meaningful collaborations. Let’s work together to drive change!
In my role as a Carer Support and Information Worker at City & Hackney Carers Centre, I provide critical information, emotional support, and practical assistance to unpaid carers across Hackney and the City of London. Key Contributions: -Carer Assistance: Offer welfare advice, emotional support, and income maximisation guidance, including form filling and grant applications. -Program and Service Management: organise counselling support, listening ear sessions, and facilitate Carers Coffee mornings and workshops with guest speakers. -Digital and Creative Content Management: Develop and maintain the organisation’s website, manage social media platforms, create e-newsletters, and design promotional materials, including posters, presentations, and impact reports. Oversee and manage official organisational emails to ensure effective communication. -Program Coordination: Collaborate with professional and government officials to ensure the smooth operation of programs supporting carers across the borough of Hackney. "With a strong foundation in social work and welfare systems, I am adept at helping carers navigate welfare rights, maximise income, and access essential services."
Gramin Bharti Sewa Sanstha is a non-profit making Non-Governmental Organization registered under the Societies Registration Act 21 of 1860 in the year 2020. Blessed under the shed of Swami Vivekananda, a pride of young rural development graduates had started an expedition in the year 2019 to give materialistic inputs in the view of mass upliftment particularly the rural India. And those efforts were legally formalized under the name GRAMIN BHARTI SEWA SANGHA (GBSS). GBSS inhaled a clear cut motto of securing overall rural development through assured regeneration of rural hamlets based upon the revival of the glorious past of the pious Indian cultures. GBSS has built it's working pillars over Education, rural livelihoods, health & sanitation and women empowerment, Sustainable Agriculture practices and Agri-clinics, Social capacity development, Advocacy, social justice, Environmental cares and Rural Entrepreneurship Development in order to cover all dimensions for holistic rural development. Our objectives are cultivated for availing convenience to the rural people and create awareness for actual realization of the prevalence of social issues that block the tracks of development and thereby ensure participation of youth in development activities of the village to strengthen rural mass for self-reliant and sustainability.
As a team leader at Iceland I The Food Warehouse, I led a diverse team, ensured smooth store operations, maintained high productivity, and delivered exceptional customer service, contributing to the growth of one of the UK's fastest-growing retail chains.
Founder member of the Maki Munda Indigenous Studies Society at SOAS, University of London, where I lead outreach initiatives, coordinate events, provide IT support, manage social media platforms, and design promotional materials. Our society, named in honor of Maki Munda—a prominent female freedom fighter in the Ulgulan movement against tribal discrimination in Jharkhand, India—aims to raise awareness and foster understanding of global Indigenous issues. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds who are passionate about Indigenous matters. Connect with us at [email protected] or follow our Twitter page for the latest updates and events.