With a Bachelor’s degree in Environment Science from Kathmandu University and a Masters in Biodiversity and Environment Management through the NOMA Program, Acharya is currently the Program Lead for Hamri Bahini – the Green Angels. [break]
Her profession right now seems almost tailor-made for her as this job, which allows her to interact with people, also fulfills her wishes to give back to the society and to pursue her passion for the environment.
Hamri Bahini – the Green Angels – is an environmental social enterprise of Himalayan Climate Initiative that will create respectable green jobs for disadvantaged young women while addressing Kathmandu’s environmental problems.
Heading this project from its start, Shilshila shares her experiences and aspirations.
What have you learnt from your work experience with Hamri Bahini – the Green Angels?
I’ve seen how an idea from a brief talk can grow into such a big scale. Apart from that, I’ve learnt how to raise funds, work with partner organizations, and most importantly, to be a manager. It’s no longer about doing well as an individual; rather it’s about teamwork.
What are some challenges that you’ve faced during your course of work?
This is the first time I’m working in an NGO setup, and everything is new to me. Initially, because the works here were different from what I was used to, I used to be a bit apprehensive. But now I’m happy where I am.
What’s your working philosophy?
I believe in honesty in one’s work and being humble.
What do you aspire to do in the near future?
I want to complete the whole cycle with Hamri Bahini, to take it to a level where the initiative is able to sustain itself. Then after gaining enough experiences, about five to seven years, I wish to start something on my own in the field of social work.
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