Anil Chitrakar (Nepali: अनिल चित्रकार), is a social entrepreneur.[1] He was recognized as one of the 100 "Global Leaders for Tomorrow" at the World Economic Forum in Davos in 1993. He is the founder of the Environmental Camps for Conservation Awareness (ECCA)[2] and the co-founder of Himalayan Climate Initiative.
Anil Chitrakar | |
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अनिल चित्रकार | |
| Born | 1961 |
| Nationality | Nepali |
| Citizenship | Nepal |
| Education | University of Rajasthan (India) University of Pennsylvania (USA) |
| Occupation | Engineer |
| Organization | Environmental Camps for Conservation Awareness (ECCA) |
| Known for | founder of the Environmental Camps for Conservation Awareness (ECCA) Promoting Nepal unites action |
Books published
edit- Take The Lead – Nepal's Future Has Begun [3]
- Working with NGOs
Awards and nominations
edit- Ashoka Fellow[4]
- Global Leaders for Tomorrow awardee at the World Economic Forum in Davos (1993)
- Rolex award
- Global Development Marketplace Award for the Solar Tuki at the World Bank (2005)
- Tech Museum Award in Silicon Valley for this work[3]
References
edit- ^ "An enlightening session with Anil Chitrakar". MyRepublica.com. 11 January 2014. Retrieved 9 June 2014.
- ^ "Anil Chitrakar - Founder, Conservation Camps for Children". Techonomy.com. Retrieved 9 June 2014.
- ^ a b Kailash Das Shrestha (24 May 2013). "Exclusive: Anil Chitrakar's Book "Take The Lead – Nepal's Future Has Begun"". Sustainablenepal.org. Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 9 June 2014.
- ^ "Anil Chitrakar - Ashoka Innovators for the Public". Ashoka.org. Retrieved 9 June 2014.
External links
edit- "Anil Chitrakar's Profile". Mobilenepal.net. Archived from the original on 9 July 2014. Retrieved 9 June 2014.
- "Ambition wraps up with gusto". The Himalayan Times. Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 9 June 2014.
- Mannat Shrestha (13 January 2012). "A change maker - Anil Chitrakar". Lifeandtimes.com.np. Archived from the original on 4 February 2012. Retrieved 13 January 2012.
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