Shougat is a community leader, social entrepreneur, youth activist, environmentalist and a sustainable development goals advocate from Bangladesh. She is focused on women’s empowerment advocacy. Being a young woman from one of the least developed countries of the world where gender-based violence, religious extremism, patriarchy, gender discrimination, lack of economic empowerment are very much prevalent, she has had to face tremendous challenges while implementing projects in rural areas. Despite these barriers, Shougat is determined to set an example and become a role model for young women to inspire them to pursue their dreams.
“Generosity is the unconditional love and support that we offer others with compassion creating endless ripples of kindness in the universe.”