Radhika Roka
“Real social change takes more than slogans—it demands that we study society, speak the truth, and write with purpose.”
Radhika Roka, a Dalit woman and member of the Sarki caste, comes from a community historically associated with essential leatherwork yet long subjected to discrimination and exclusion. Originally from Sindhupalchok, she now lives in Chandragiri, Kathmandu, following her marriage. Radhika has personally experienced the profound impact of caste-based bias since childhood, from social isolation to the deep emotional scars of untouchability.
She is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Sociology from Tribhuvan University and is also a proud tailor, recently learning the skill to supplement her income. Inspired by works like Sarita Pariyar’s "Chut Yoni Ko Achut Katha," Radhika seeks to understand social justice, gender equality, caste identity, and representation through legal, policy, and educational frameworks. Her goal is to teach youth the value of equality, respect for differences, and the
“Real social change takes more than slogans—it demands that we study society, speak the truth, and write with purpose.”
Radhika Roka, a Dalit woman and member of the Sarki caste, comes from a community historically associated with essential leatherwork yet long subjected to discrimination and exclusion. Originally from Sindhupalchok, she now lives in Chandragiri, Kathmandu, following her marriage. Radhika has personally experienced the profound impact of caste-based bias since childhood, from social isolation to the deep emotional scars of untouchability.
She is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Sociology from Tribhuvan University and is also a proud tailor, recently learning the skill to supplement her income. Inspired by works like Sarita Pariyar’s "Chut Yoni Ko Achut Katha," Radhika seeks to understand social justice, gender equality, caste identity, and representation through legal, policy, and educational frameworks. Her goal is to teach youth the value of equality, respect for differences, and the power of collective transformation. She views the Just Futures Fellowship as a vital platform to listen, learn, express, grow, share her story freely, advocate for justice, and put her learning into action.