Sangita Mijar
“I aspire to study the caste system and marginalized communities, to challenge narrow mindsets, and grow into a visionary leader.”
Sangita Mijar, a Dalit woman from Dhading, belongs to the Sarki (Mijar) community, historically assigned leatherwork and shoemaking under Nepal's caste system. Deeply aware of the systemic discrimination her community faces, she is committed to driving change. Having completed her highschool education, Sangita works in farming and animal husbandry. As chairperson of the "Sri Jagaruk Krishak Women’s Group," she has successfully mobilized Dalit women towards economic self-reliance through monthly savings and collective support.
Sangita's motivation for joining the Just Futures Fellowship is deeply personal. She has experienced the harsh realities of caste-based exclusion firsthand, from mistreatment by priests and stepfamily to hiding her caste identity in public spaces. She is particularly affected by the use of caste slurs, even when addressing animals, which starkly reflects deep societal prejudice. Sangita is
“I aspire to study the caste system and marginalized communities, to challenge narrow mindsets, and grow into a visionary leader.”
Sangita Mijar, a Dalit woman from Dhading, belongs to the Sarki (Mijar) community, historically assigned leatherwork and shoemaking under Nepal's caste system. Deeply aware of the systemic discrimination her community faces, she is committed to driving change. Having completed her highschool education, Sangita works in farming and animal husbandry. As chairperson of the "Sri Jagaruk Krishak Women’s Group," she has successfully mobilized Dalit women towards economic self-reliance through monthly savings and collective support.
Sangita's motivation for joining the Just Futures Fellowship is deeply personal. She has experienced the harsh realities of caste-based exclusion firsthand, from mistreatment by priests and stepfamily to hiding her caste identity in public spaces. She is particularly affected by the use of caste slurs, even when addressing animals, which starkly reflects deep societal prejudice. Sangita is eager to expand her knowledge, shift perspectives, and build leadership skills. Through the fellowship, she hopes to tell her own story, challenge narrow mindsets, and become a source of light for a community long kept in the shadows.