Transforming waste and women’s lives in Bhutan
Anisha Rai
Chogyal Lhamo did not set out to change the world. She wanted to address the growing waste issue in the country. But then, she found out that she could do more than just manage waste—empower women.
Today, the 48-year-old entrepreneur from Trongsa is quietly transforming the country’s waste problem into a project of hope for women across the country.
Driven by the need to support her family, Chogyal Lhamo started as a scrap dealer in 2008.
Chogyal Lhamo
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