On April 3, children from Sulabh Public School and the Sulabh family gathered with hearts full of pride and eyes sparkling with admiration for a special flag-off event, cheering on Sabita Mahato as she embarks on her Everest expedition. From the serene banks of Bihar to the towering heights of Everest, Sabita embodies the spirit of unwavering determination and dreams without boundaries. Our late Founder Bindeshwar Pathak had flagged of Sabita’s earlier expedition from Manali to Umling La, Ladakh in 2023 and hoped that one day she will climb the Mount Everest.
Sabita Mahato’s story is a testament to unwavering determination against all odds. Born to a fisherman in Bihar, she faced discouragement from her family, aimed at confining her to a conventional life, even as her dreams soared as high as the peaks she aspired to conquer. Breaking free from expectations, she evolved from being a volleyball enthusiast to a mountaineer with ambitions that reached the sky. Her journey from Manali to Ladakh’s zenith, the world’s highest motorable road, was not just a run but a leap towards her ultimate dream, backed by the late Dr Bindeswar Pathak of Sulabh International. His generous sponsorship set Sabita on a path that no girl from Bihar has tread before—scaling Mount Everest.
Sulabh International, a beacon for women’s economic empowerment and social transformation, sees in Sabita not just an athlete but a symbol of potential against marginalization. Kumar Dilip, the president of Sulabh International said, “Under our founder’s leadership and vision, Sulabh has been known for transforming lives of women from manual scavenging to respected citizens, recognizes Sabita’s spirit as embodying its mission.”
Sabita’s story, from the banks of Bihar to the summit of dreams, is powered by Sulabh’s commitment to uplift those who dare to dream beyond their circumstances, championing the cause of the unheard and the unseen.
