Our Founder - Exploring Womanhood Foundation

"Driven by passion, dedicated to empowerment."

Meet Our Founder

Deepali Atul Deokar, Founder & Director

Deepali has dedicated her career to promoting sustainability and equality. As the founder of an NGO and a member of IUCN and Catalyst 2030, she leads impactful initiatives focused on environmental protection and women's empowerment.

Environmental Champion, Speaker

With multiple accolades to her name, Deepali is recognized for her tireless work in sustainable development. Her efforts inspire confidence and commitment to creating a better future.

CEO & Entrepreneur, Innovator

As the owner of a sustainable clothing brand, Deepali blends fashion with eco-consciousness, advocating for practices that benefit both people and the planet.

Skills & Expertise

Women Empowerment

Women in Conservation

Gender Equality

SDG 2030

POSH Trainer

Sustainable Fashion

Wildlife Photography

Certified Trainer: Violence Against Women

Work & Experience

Self-Defense Training for Lady Rangers

Empowered lady rangers with essential self-defense and combat skills.

VanDurga Spouse Award Initiative

Initiated special award for rangers' spouses for their unseen support.

Participation in IRF & URSA Workshops

Actively participated in events organized by IRF and URSA.

G20 Recognition for VanDurga Campaign

Presented VanDurga at G20 – supported by working group for women participation.

Certified by UNDP, TERI, IUCN, POSH, Policy and Law

Achieved certifications from leading global conservation and policy institutions.

Amplifying Ranger Voices via Global Media

Featured rangers on podcasts, interviews, and summits globally.

National & International Wildlife Advocacy

Promoting Indian women rangers at national and international forums.

Education

Graduate in Biotechnology - Solapur University, Solapur
Master in Business Administration - International Institute of information Technology, Pune

Awards & Achievements

Women Lead in conservation by Pench Tiger Reserve, Maharashtra

Supporting pillar to tribal youth Pratham institute, Mumbai – by AJT Johnson

Invited on London podcast to represent Indian Women Ranger

Invited at summit by Nat Geo Explorer- America

Invited as delegate in G20, C20 at Bhubneshwar

Invited in SDG summit by United Nations, Catalyst

Invited sustainable fashion summit by Brooker Australia

Panelist - Roundtable Conference by International Rangers Federation

Recognised by Chandrapur Forest Academy, Maharashtra

Invited at Wadala Agriculture college to share life journey

Invited at Loksatta Newspaper office to talk about women and NGO

Invited at India SME Forum, Ministry of Small Medium industry, GoI

Recognised at G20, C20 Gender Equality working group for being a Udaharan of Gender Equality and Environmental group

Invited to discuss women in climate champion -Women climate collective, Loreal Foundation, Paris

Awarded as "Sustainable Innovator Award, 2023" by NGO from Dehli

Invited as delegate -TERI G20 side event, Trivendrum

Working Group G20 – Gender Equality and Environment

Organizer of First Asian Ranger Forum

About our foundation

EXPLORING WOMANHOOD FOUNDATION an NGO that helps women all around world to face & solve their problems. It is potrayed through a woman spreading her hands & leaves as a icon to the theme.

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