Our relationship with THIRST enhances our vision of evolving sustainable communities in the Darjeeling Himalaya especially with marginal communities. We have shared values of equity, justice and partnerships with THIRST and our work stands in solidarity with a global reach.

Sailesh Sharma
Programme Manager, DLR Prerna
About
Darjeeling Ladenla Road Prerna (DLR Prerna)’s mission is to build sustainable human communities in the Darjeeling hills and the adjoining areas by promoting peoples participation, gender equality and living in harmony with the environment. DLR Prerna’s General Body consists of 17 academics, social activists, educationist and a banker who have contributed to the development discourse and action of the Darjeeling Hills.