Divya Kandukuri
is an Ambedkarite feminist activist, trainer, writer, and media practitioner whose work is deeply shaped by her lived experiences as an inter-caste, inter-faith individual. Her practice engages with the intersections of caste, gender, pop culture, and mental health, with a strong emphasis on community-led solutions and equity.
In 2021, she earned her International Diploma in Narrative Practices, reinforcing her commitment to storytelling as a means of healing and social change. She has published a chapter in Digital Diasporas: Labour and Affect in Gendered Indian Digital Publics, edited by Prof. Radhika Gajjala, and an illustrated short story titled Selavu in The Bystander Anthology by Kadak Collective.
Divya previously worked as Research and Programme coordinator at Zubaan, a feminist publishing house, where she focused on projects centering historically marginalised and oppressed groups, and actively archived feminist and women’s movements in South Asia.
Her ongoing work with The Blue Dawn reflects her belief in community healing for the marginalised. Under her leadership, The Blue Dawn creates inclusive, accessible, and culturally responsive mental health spaces that prioritise those excluded from mainstream narratives. By partnering with organisations, The Blue Dawn ensures that resources, care, and support systems are directed where they are needed most—bridging the gap between mental health awareness and equitable access.
For Divya, mental health advocacy is inseparable from social justice, and every collaboration is an opportunity to challenge stigma, address systemic barriers, and help communities thrive.
