Dr.
Sasiprabha Stanley a renowned Christian activist bagged two 'National Titles'
recently in the fields of social work.
The
International Institute of Education and Management titled her as 'Jewel of India' and the Indian
Solidarity Council has titled her as 'Mahila Rattan' (Diamond Woman)
recognising her 35 years of grass-roots holistic development engagements against
Poverty, Malnutrition, and Child Labour,
and contribution to Adivasi and Dalit Women, Gender Justice, Girl Child
Protection, Rural Child Development, Youth, Child Focused Community Development
initiatives, Land, Water, Forest, and Eco-justice initiatives. She has also
worked with Church and NGOs for empowerment and development of the marginalised
communities.
Dr.
Sasiprabha was on several Government
committees and Boards. She was the convener of the District level
Non-governmental organizations federation and
served as a Wild Life Warden in Koraput District, Odisha. She also
served as the Chairperson of the Women's Desk, Division of Social Action and
Treasurer of the United Evangelical Lutheran Churches in India. She also served
as a member of the Council of Gurukul Lutheran Theological College and Research
Institute, and of the Board of Directors, Canadian Lutheran World Relief
(CLWR). Recognising her committed grass-roots activities among the Adivasi and
Dalit Women and Children, the Academy of Ecumenical Indian Theology and Church
Administration honoured her with Doctor of Divinity under 'honoris
causa' in 2004. She was also on the Staff team in the Andhra
Pradesh Council of Churches from 1980 -82.
A globally renowned Indian woman activist, Dr. Sasiprabha has travelled
widely and has facilitated hundreds of workshops and seminars, and has presented
papers nationally and internationally. She has published several research
documents on
Micro Credit, Plantation Strategies, Gender Justice, Science and Technology for
Women, Women and Panchayat Raj, Contemporary issues and the Challenges of Youth
and Poverty, Effects of Economic Globalization on Adivasi Communities,
Accountability of Government to victims of development schemes and projects,
etc..
Dr. Sasiprabha initiated
'CeFHA' (Centre For Humanitarian Assistance) an NGO at Visakhapatnam that
promotes and defends Children, Gender and Earth Rights. Prior to this enagagement, she was serving as
one of the Directors of the Integrated Rural Development of Weaker Sections in
India from 1982.
Born
on 11.12.1956 at Visakhapatnam to Mr.K.Elisha and Mrs.Sarojini, Dr. Sasiprabha completed
her Masters in Social Work (MSW) from Andhra University. She got married to Dr.
William Stanley son of Mr.Masilamani and Mrs. Suseela of Tindivanam, Tamilnadu
and started her work with Adivasis in Koraput area. She
is a member of Church of South India, St. Paul's Church, Visakapatnam.
The
Programme unit on Justice, Peace and Creation of National Council of Churches
in India congratulates her for this achievement and wishes her all the best in
the service of God and Creation
Rev.
Dr. Roger Gaikwad
General
Secretary, NCCI
Executive Secretary,
Rev. R. Christopher Rajkumar
NCCI - JPC
Executive Secretary,
Rev. R. Christopher Rajkumar
NCCI - JPC
