[Free Report] SDGs 13, Interview as a Glocal Teen Hero Alumni.

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[Free Report] SDGs 13, Interview as a Glocal Teen Hero Alumni.
by Prakriti Dhakal \| 20-07-2019 03:13 0
I am sharing my short interview I had as an ambassador to SDGs 13. I hope all of you will enjoy through it and leave me the feedback. Nature Personified: Prakriti Dhakal With her name itself translating to nature, Prakriti Dhakal carries an immense love for an environment. Prakriti is someone who takes inspiration from the unknown heroes who get no recognition but are doing so much for the environment. She wants nothing more than for people to step up and own their mistakes and to stop polluting the environment. Prakriti is currently in charge of the Winter Dustbin project which is being applied in the Chitwan-Pokhara bus route. Prakriti On SDG 13: Climate Action “The effects of climate change are already visible and will be catastrophic unless we act now. Through education, innovation, and adherence to our climate commitments, we can make the necessary changes to protect the planet.” So is Prakriti doing in Chitwan and Pokhara with her different environment-related campaigns and actions. Conserving environment and working for a better environment is what Prakriti is passionate about. The power of Goals: It gives and Orientation to follow our passion. Currently, Prakriti is doing her Bachelors in Radiology. She says her passion has always been saving the environment so she plans to get a Master’s degree in Global health. “When I was doing my research, I realized that more than 85% of diseases are because of environmental hazards. I want to work with WHO and help reduce this statistic,” she says. Prakriti Dhakal is someone who is hardworking and determined to stop at nothing to accomplish her goals. She wants nothing more than for people to love the hand that feeds them. The Turning Point She says that she wanted to bring a change as to how people treated the environment so she was doing her best from a local level. “I first took part because my seniors encouraged me to do so and the more I learned about Glocal Teen Hero, the more I realized it was a great platform to bring my voice forward”, Prakriti says. When she found out about Glocal Teen Hero, Prakriti was sure this platform for her to shine, a place which would appreciate what she does. This made her apply in 2016. The Way Forward Prakriti had been heavily influenced by the activities in her school. Even in the 5th or 6th standard, when she used to participate in the cleanup campaigns that her school organized. She felt that it was making a difference. Her father played a huge role in making her passionate and informed to conserve the environment. She says she was most inspired by him because he always emphasized on giving back to the environment. “The moment of revelation happened when I realized my birthday falls on the World Environment Day. That made me feel like I was made for it,” she shares. Before Glocal Teen Hero When Prakriti applied to Glocal Teen Hero, she used to perform local level dramas to raise awareness about pollution and how to reduce it. She might not have gotten through the first time but she didn’t lose hope. Prakriti has been a participant in various debate and delegations. “The biggest achievement that I think I’ve accomplished is the Tunza World Hidden Eco-Hero award in 2016, where people from many countries participated. I didn’t have much hope that I’d win. I think that is something that will stick with me for a long time,” she says. Currently, she has ‘Winter Dustbin’ project going on, which is where she makes a report every time someone throws garbage from the buses plying on the Pokhara-Chitwan route. “It is sad to see so many ‘educated’ individuals acting so recklessly,” she shares. After the Recognition Prakriti says that after Wai Wai Glocal Teen Hero 2016, she now has been even more active in programs related to environmental conservation. “After Glocal Teen Hero, I feel like I’ve been able to influence even more people to stop littering, and just being more considerate towards the environment in general. One way I feel like I’ve succeeded is when I see the Pokhara-Chitwan route cleaner now, after my Winter Dustbin project,” she says. Prakriti shares an incident with us. ‘Whenever I see people throwing Hajmola packets on the ground, I throw them in the dustbin. Before I used to tell them not to do so but I got a lot of backlash for trying to help. So now I’ve developed a mindset that I won’t speak but I’ll show it to them”. She feels as if her responsibility towards the environment has skyrocketed after her participation in Glocal Teen Hero. Prakriti believes that one can only change if they change their moral compass. “No one can bring a difference in your life unless you want them to. I feel really happy when I educate someone on how to care for the environment, and they will teach others. I feel like that’s my biggest responsibility. To make sure people are helping mother Earth,” she says. She says she was able to gain the exposure she required to make sure her ideas were heard. She also says Glocal Teen Hero opened up the door for numerous opportunities. She says she was able to gain the exposure she required to make sure her ideas were heard. She also says Glocal Teen Hero opened up the door for numerous opportunities. “The thing you need to remember is that you are the only person who is capable of bringing about a change in your life. You should always make sure your moral compass is always pointing in the right direction”

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7 Comments

Louis Mentor says :
Hello Prakriti,

Thank you for your report and it was exciting to read your experience in this report. I believe your work is inspiring to ambassadors in this community. I am looking forward to read your reports!

Louis Mentor
Posted 25-07-2019 23:57

Wonhee Mentor says :
Hello Prakriti

Thank you for sharing this great experience and achievements with u. All the green campaigns and actions you have done is very inspirational.
Let's keep working hard to achieve SDG 13 : )

Wonhee Mentor
Posted 24-07-2019 21:03

Shreya Aryal says :
Hello Prakriti sis,
Its a great report.Thank you!
Green Cheers
Shreya
Posted 24-07-2019 15:48

Kushal Naharki

Kushal Naharki says :
Hello Prakriti didi

I do hope that you are fine and doing great with your works.
Thank you for your report about SDGs 13, Interview as a Glocal Teen Hero Alumni. Your activities and works have always been inspiring. keep inspiring us :)

Green Cheers from Nepal :)
Keep writing great reports.
We are eager to read more reports from you.

Regards,
Kushal Naharki

Posted 21-07-2019 22:45

Prakriti Dhakal says :
Thank you very much @Rosa Domingos and @Lohita Swaminathan, yes we need to work together to save the mother earth.
Posted 21-07-2019 01:20

Rosa Domingos says :
Hey there Prakriti!

I hope you are well!
I am very encouraged by the achievements you have gathered throughout your ambassadorial and humanitarian efforts. I am so inspired to continue myself in the fight to secure the planet's health for the greater good and for the future. Thank you so much for sharing with us your achievements in life and how you've been pushing to bring forth climate change with SDG 13.
I really do wish you all the best and I hope that you will be able to one day work with Who to reduce the statistics of the health hazards we have because of the environment deterioration.

Until then keep up the good work and take care of yourself!
With gratitude,
Rosa Tiimuma Domingos
Posted 20-07-2019 21:33