Manam observe chestey, past few years nundi climate lo chala drastic change vachindi. Summer lo temperatures too much ga perigipovadam, untimely rainfall, and pollution, cheppukuntu pothey ilantivi chalane unnai. But awareness programs enni jarigipina, ala vinesi vadilestunam. But one girl from Hyderabad, who is struggling hard and trying to create a strong impact on people with her work. She is none other than Radio Mirchi RJ Prathyusha Parakala. She is the only girl from Telugu states, selected to be part of the Climate Force: Antarctica (CFA) expedition 2018, which is going to happen in February 2018. It is a 13-day programme and she is one among few from all over India. She is soon going to join the team of 80 members, which led by Robert Swan.Asalu ela jarigindi, deni backstory enti ani, adiginapudu, she explained everything to us. It all started in the year 2012, when she was a part of 2-year leadership programme of Teach For India, in Pune. E programme lo part ga tanu government school kids to teach chesevallu. During that time, I attended a leadership summit and came to know about Robert Swan, the man who is one of the greatest explorers and the first person in history to walk to both the North and South Poles. He belongs to this 2041 organization, which initiated to create awareness of climate change.
A time lo she got a chance to be part of that team, but to teach the kids, she didn’t take part in it. Now, after these years, she again applied for the expedition and got selected out of thousands of applications across the world. When asked about her experience, she says, “I love traveling and been part of many awareness programmes related to climate change. Now finally, I got a chance to be part of Robert’s team, after a lengthy process with many interviews and I am much excited.”
About her future plans, Prathyusha says, “Once I come back from the Antarctica expedition, I am planning to create awareness among schools and colleges.” Konni schools or colleges tho tie-up ayyi, she wants to make a year-long programme for them and corporate sponsors help tho Prathyusha tanu society lo oka change tesukuravalanukuntundi.
To be part of this expedition, each one of team needs Rs. 15 lakhs. Ivi not for luxury touring but for their basic living for these 13 days. Crowdfunding dwara so far she collected Rs. 2 lakhs, but yet to get Rs. 13 lakhs to complete her dream to be part of the great expedition and can educate people after coming back.
Manam konni panulu cheyalem, but mana chinna help tho ilanti vallu chala awareness society lo tesukuragalaru. So, if you are interested to help her for this cause, find the details in this site, https://igg.me/at/QgRIFsgoTsI or you can contact her through
mail id, prathyusha312@gmail.com
One should definitely have guts and courage to be part of this kind of risky expedition. We are so proud of you Prathyusha! Keep going and all the best for your future endeavors!
