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Breaking Barriers in Energy
Sapana Bohara, an electrical engineer from Nepal, has been working in the energy sector for seven years, specializing in community rural electrification and power trading..
Her journey into this field was driven by a passion for science and a recognition of the energy sector as a dynamic, ever-evolving industry. However, Sapana’s path has not been without challenges. Entering a male-dominated industry, she encountered gender biases that limited her access to leadership roles, key site visits, training, and international opportunities. The barriers extended to workplace discrimination, such as information gaps and exclusion from major discussions.
She describes her struggles:
Journey & Challenges
“Those workplace challenges would be to receive equal opportunities regarding site visits, training and international visits. Discrimination in the workplace would include maintaining information gaps, notinvolving in the major discussions.”
Despite these obstacles, Sapana remained resilient. Through relentless hard work, she sought to overcome these limitations by networking, expanding her knowledge, and advocating for gender equity in the workplace. She engaged in open discussions to address the issues she faced and connected with other women in the energy sector who shared similar experiences.
Impact of SAR100-2.0 Training
Sapana Bohara, an electrical engineer from Nepal, has been working in the energy sector for seven years, specializing in community rural electrification and power trading..
Her journey into this field was driven by a passion for science and a recognition of the energy sector as a dynamic, ever-evolving industry. However, Sapana’s path has not been without challenges. Entering a male-dominated industry, she encountered gender biases that limited her access to leadership roles, key site visits, training, and international opportunities. The barriers extended to workplace discrimination, such as information gaps and exclusion from major discussions.
She describes her struggles:
Sapana now aims to apply her learnings by leading innovative projects, advocating for sustainable energy solutions, and actively seeking leadership and managerial roles within her organization. She encourages other women aspiring to enter the energy sector to stay resilient, build networks, and assert their place in leadership.
Message to Future Women Leaders
Sapana Bohara’s journey exemplifies the power of perseverance and the impact of breaking barriers, inspiring future generations of women to lead change in the energy sector.
Always believe in your abilities and capabilities. The road may be challenging but always seek out mentors, build your network and teams, stay resilient, handle gender biases and discrimination with full confidence and always ask for the major leadership and managerial roles.