Somen Debnath (Bengali: সোমেন দেবনাথ) (born 8 May 1983) is an Indian activist for HIV / AIDS awareness. He has travelled around the world on bicycle with the purpose to promote a program entitled "Around the World on Bicycle Tour for HIV / AIDS Awareness and Seminars on Indian Culture 2004-2020".
Somen Debnath | |
|---|---|
 Age 35 years | |
| Born | Somen Debnath 8 May 1983 Basanti, South 24 Parganas in Sundarbans, West Bengal, |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | Bsc Zoology from University of Calcutta |
| Occupation(s) | activist, for HIV / AIDS awareness, on bicycle, currently travelling around the world on bicycle |
| Parent(s) | Son of Shova Debnath and Ram Mohan Debnath |
| Website | https://www.somen2020world.com/ |
Biography edit
Somen Debnath, son of Shova Debnath and of Ram Mohan Debnath, is a resident of the village Basanti, South 24 Parganas in Sundarbans, West Bengal, India. He studied Zoology, Geology & Anthropology at the University of Calcutta and has a degree in Fine Arts from the Sarba Bhartiya University.[citation needed]
At the age of 16 he enrolled for specialty training at West Bengal State AIDS Control Society. Consequently, he became an activist for HIV / AIDS awareness and he started doing voluntary and charity work, first in his village and then in all Indian provinces[1]
Around the world on a bicycle (2004-2020) edit
On 27 May 2004, Debnath started a global tour with the goal to visit every country by 2020, spreading a message of HIV / AIDS awareness and social inclusion. He gives lectures in schools, universities, NGOs, and other institutions,[2] with Noble mission,[3] Youth on a cycling mission.[4] A global tour with a mission.[5] Indian cyclist reaches Qatar on 200,000 km trip[6] Somen Debnath 200 000 kilómetros.[7] The focus of Debnath's program is on "underprivileged people, urban, rural and tribal population worldwide who have the lowest level of awareness about this deadly disease."[8]
During his travels in Afghanistan in 2009 he was held captive for 24 days by the Taliban.[9][10][11]
As of June 2015 Debnath had travelled to 102 countries.[12][13] By March 2018 Debnath had covered 146 countries covering South America and was crossing San Salvador (capital of El Salvador) in Central America.Taliban and Syrian conflict no problem for Indian round-the-world cyclist. [14] Indian man touring the world on a bicycle for Aids awareness. [15] Touring the world on a bicycle. [16] Indian cyclist on world tour to raise awareness on Aids arrives in Zimbabwe.
[17] On a mission to save the world.[18] World cyclist visits Cape. [19] 1 Bicycle, 12 Years, 1,37,900 km, 126 Countries: This Man Is Spreading HIV Awareness in the World![20] INDIAN CYCLIST SPREADING HIV AWARENESS.[21] 16 year long bicycle ride for HIV/AIDS awareness rolls in Saint Lucia.[22] Around the Globe in 16 Years.[23] Somen Debnath Visits Houston on his World Bicycle Tour for HIV/AIDS and Indian Culture. [24] Le Journal De Quebec News(French) Quebac City, Canada. [25] Indian traveller arrives in St. Petersburg, having visited 150 countries, 4 Dec 2019Indian traveller arrives in St. Petersburg, having visited 150 countries, 4 Dec 2019 [26] Indian Somen Debnath traveling across Mongolia[27]
References edit
- ^ Somen Debnath. "Social work, humanitarian & charity activities". Somen Debnath's Blog. Retrieved 23 May 2015.
- ^ "Despre HIV/SIDA cu Somen Debnath". Clubul de Asistenţă Socială. 23 May 2015.
- ^ "Noble mission". thehindu.com. 23 March 2012.
- ^ "Youth on a cycling mission". thehindu.com. 22 March 2012.
- ^ "A global tour with a mission". thehindu.com. 22 March 2012.
- ^ "Indian cyclist reaches Qatar on 200,000 km trip". thehindu.com. 12 August 2013.
- ^ "Somen Debnath: 200 000 kilómetros, 16 años en bicicleta por el mundo". El Comercio (Quito). 19 May 2017.
- ^ "Cycling Around the World to Empower Youth in Promoting HIV/AIDS Awareness". afdb.org. Retrieved 23 May 2015.
- ^ "'I was imprisoned by the Taliban'". the Guardian. Retrieved 23 May 2015.
- ^ "Taliban captive won his release by cooking curry". Telegraph.co.uk. 6 November 2009. Retrieved 23 May 2015.
- ^ "Taliban's Indian captive won his release by cooking curry". Thaindian News. Retrieved 23 May 2015.
- ^ "Sudan Vision Daily - Details". sudanvisiondaily.com. Retrieved 23 May 2015.
- ^ Clement Uwiringiyimana. "Determined to raise HIV awareness, Indian rides bike across 86 countries". The New Times Rwanda. Retrieved 23 May 2015.
- ^ "Albawaba News, April 27, 2013". Albawaba News. 27 April 2013.
- ^ "Daily Nation, February 26, 2014". Daily Nation. 26 February 2014.
- ^ "Daily Monitor, April 25, 2014". Daily Monitor. 25 April 2014.
- ^ "Bulawayo 24 news, September 1, 2014". Bulawayo 24 news. 1 September 2014.
- ^ "Malawi News Agency, July 23,2014". Malawi News Agency. 23 July 2014.
- ^ "News 24 City Press, May 26, 2015". News 24 City Press. 26 May 2015.
- ^ "The Better India, January 9, 2017". The Better India. 9 January 2017.
- ^ "Guardian, September 10, 2017". Guardian. 10 September 2017.
- ^ "HTS St. Lucia News, November 21, 2017". Guardian. 21 November 2017.
- ^ "University of Central Florida, November 11,2018". Rosen Collage of Hospitality Management. 11 November 2018.
- ^ "Indo American News, June 21, 2018". Indo American News. 18 June 2018.
- ^ "Le Journal De Quebec News (French), Feb 28, 2019". Le Journal De Quebec News. 28 February 2019.
- ^ "Indian traveler arrives in St. Petersburg, having visited 150 countries, Dec 4, 2019". spbdnevnik. 4 December 2019.
- ^ "Indian Somen Debnath traveling across Mongolia, Jan 20, 2020". AKIpress. 20 January 2020.