Ranjita Ramtel

Institution: Thames International College
Field of study: Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication
Originally from: Sindhupalchowk

“Samaanta Foundation has made significant contributions to my personal and academic growth. Samaanta has also helped me build networks to become a confident person and a change-maker in society.”
Ranjita Ramtel

Bio

Ranjita Ramtel is a 10th Cohort Fellow of the Samaanta Foundation from Sindhupalchowk. She completed her SEE from Shree Bhimsen Secondary School with a GPA of 3.25 and completed her high school education in the Faculty of Law at Nepal Mega College. She participated actively in Women LEAD Nepal’s nine-month Lead Course, where she was recognized as the Most Committed Leader and led an advocacy workshop on gender equality. She also received the Her Turn Award from Hamro Palo in 2022. She is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication at Thames International College on a full tuition waiver. She hopes to advocate for the Dalit community and amplify the voices of women.

Gender equality advocacy.
Aspires to advocate for the Dalit community.
Works toward amplifying women's voices.
Participated in community and youth-focused activities.

Leadership and achievements

Women LEAD Nepal nine-month Lead Course participant.
Awarded Most Committed Leader.
Led a gender-equality advocacy workshop.
Recipient of the Her Turn Award, 2022.
Pursuing Journalism and Mass Communication on a full tuition waiver.