Indigenous women step up as nature guides in Chitwan
Summary
Indigenous women in Chitwan are breaking gender stereotypes by becoming nature guides, empowering themselves and strengthening wildlife conservation.
Key Points
- Indigenous women in Chitwan like Sudiksha Kumal are becoming nature guides despite social and physical challenges.
- Women guides remain a small minority but are proving their skills and breaking gender norms in tourism.
- The presence of women guides is positively impacting wildlife conservation and community recognition.
- Families and communities are shifting perspectives on wildlife from threats to valuable partners through ecotourism.
