Empowering Skills: IT Professional to Social Activist in Education and Women's Health Dr. Geeta Bora's Journey

Welcome to Skillcast by the London Organisation of Skills Development, hosted by Nurbanu. In this episode, Dr. Geeta Bora shares her inspiring journey from Silicon Valley IT professional to running an NGO in India. Her organization focuses on education and women empowerment in 15 states, targeting underprivileged children and women from slums and remote areas. Dr. Bora discusses the pivotal moments that led her to this path, the challenges she faced in gaining family support, and the extensive projects her NGO undertakes, from menstrual health camps to scholarships and skill programs for micro-entrepreneurship. Learn about the impact of their work and how you can volunteer or intern to gain valuable skills and contribute to this cause.

00:00 Introduction to Skillcast Podcast

00:23 Meet Dr. Geeta Bora

00:50 Dr. Bora's Journey from IT to NGO

01:30 Life-Changing Incidents

03:31 Challenges and Family Support

05:30 NGO Projects and Initiatives

08:45 Volunteer and Internship Opportunities

09:38 Conclusion and Final Thoughts