Snigdha Chakraborty
About Snigdha Chakraborty
Snigdha Chakraborty serves as the Country Manager at Catholic Relief Services, where she has worked since 2018. With a background in disaster risk reduction and resilience, she has contributed to various humanitarian efforts and led initiatives promoting voluntarism and empowerment in India.
Work at Catholic Relief Services
Snigdha Chakraborty has been a key member of Catholic Relief Services since 2015. Initially serving as a Technical Advisor in the Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience sector within the Humanitarian Response Department, she has contributed significantly to disaster management efforts in India. In 2018, she transitioned to the role of Country Manager for Bangladesh, where she oversees various humanitarian initiatives. Her responsibilities include providing remote support for proposal designs related to Development Food Security Activities in Burkina Faso.
Education and Expertise
Snigdha Chakraborty holds a Ph.D. in Social Anthropology from Gauhati University in Assam, India. Her academic background includes fellowships at the Anthropological Survey of India and the Indian Council of Social Science Research. This educational foundation supports her expertise in social dynamics, disaster risk management, and humanitarian response strategies.
Background
Snigdha Chakraborty began her career with a focus on promoting voluntarism and sustainable development. She founded PRISM, a voluntary and scientific organization in Kolkata, West Bengal, India, dedicated to women's and children's empowerment and environmental sustainability. Her work has involved leading training initiatives and collaborating with various organizations to enhance community-led disaster risk management.
Achievements in Disaster Management Training
Chakraborty has played a pivotal role in the design and co-facilitation of training programs focused on the Community Led Disaster Risk Management Planning Guide. This initiative, conducted in collaboration with Cafod, Caritas Australia, and Trocaire, aims to strengthen community resilience and disaster preparedness.
Emergency Response Experience
Chakraborty has been actively involved in several Emergency Response programs across various countries, including Myanmar. Her role has included providing on-site technical support to enhance the effectiveness of humanitarian interventions during crises.