BOM KUMARI BUDHA MAGAR
Bome Kumari Budha Magar is a Nepalese indigenous rights activist, educator, and former politician. She was born in 1956 in Korchabang village of Rolpa District in western Nepal. Growing up in a remote Magar community, Budha Magar learned traditional skills like hand-weaving hemp cloth from her mother, whom she credits as her first teacher: “For me, my mother was a university in herself… We all learn our indigenous knowledge from our mothers.”
NEPAL’S INDIGENOUS RIGHTS PIONEER, SOCIAL ACTIVIST AND EDUCATOR
INDIGENOUS RIGHTS ADVOCACY
Promoting the rights, identity, and representation of indigenous communities across Nepal through leadership and activism.
WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT
Working to uplift women through education, leadership opportunities, and social awareness initiatives.
AT A GLANCE
Lifelong Learner
Completed her Master’s degree in Sociology at the age of 72, proving it’s never too late to learn.
Parliamentary Leadership
Served as a member of the national parliament, amplifying indigenous voices in national decision-making.
Years Of Service
Over four decades of commitment to social activism, women’s empowerment, indigenous rights , and cultural preservation.
A Life Of Purpose.
A Legacy Of Change.
“Empowerment begins with education, and true
progress comes when every voice is heard.”
– Bom Kumari Budha Magar
Champion for indigineous rights
Advancing education, cultural identity, and
social inclusion for marginalized
communities across Nepal.
Driving Change Through
Leadership & Advocacy
Her lifelong work reflects a deep commitment to empowering marginalized communities, preserving indigenous identity, and promoting inclusive national development.
Author & Researcher
Publishing writings and documenting indigenous history, culture, and women’s experiences for future generations.
Cultural Preservation
Actively preserving Magar language, traditions, and indigenous heritage through research, advocacy, and community leadership.
Community Leadership
Working closely with communities and social organizations to promote inclusion, awareness, and collective social progress across Nepal.
