Padmalaya Mishra
Padmalaya's friends call her 'Pam' for short. She works for ActionAid in Orissa, India. She meets with the poorest people to discuss what they would like to change about their area. These meetings are called Reflect circles because the people sit in a circle, listen to each other and think about plans for the future.
Pam used to be a journalist, but she prefers working for ActioAid. She said, "When I was a journalist I watched. Now I am a part of what is happening."
Pam supports Arsenal football club and she absolutely loves Thierre Henry!
The deadline for questions is July 2, 2004.
Questions and Answers (July 15, 2004)
Q: [from Charlotte Digan] Is it hard work to carry all the heavy buckets of water on your head? Do you have any children if you do what are thier names and ages?
A: Unfortunately Pam has not been able to answer any of the hotseat questions due to technical difficulties.