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 | |
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 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
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)
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]