Pooja Sharma – BBC Inspiring Women
Pooja Sharma, featured on BBC’s 100 Most Inspiring Women for 2024, has performed funeral rites for over 4,000 unclaimed bodies. Born in 1996 in Delhi, she founded the NGO Bright The Soul Foundation, supporting marginalized communities, elderly care, environmental welfare, and abandoned children. Motivated by personal tragedy in 2022 when she performed her brother’s last rites, Pooja challenges gender norms and promotes dignity in death. She has a significant online presence with 350,000 Instagram followers, amplifying awareness for her cause. Her inclusion in the BBC list highlights her remarkable resilience and societal impact.
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