Ganga B.K. aged 27 years, a resident of Kapurkot Rural Municipality Ward No. 5, Rim Sital Bazar, Salyan district lives in a household of seven members, including her father-in-law, mother-in-law, sister-in- law, husband, son, and daughter. Her father-in-law manages a small tea and snack shop, her husband is in gulf country for employment, while the rest of the family is engaged in farming and household activities. Ganga, primarily a housewife, also belongs to Dalit community, had never participated in social development programs or taken on roles as a volunteer or f acilitator. Her life revolved around her family and traditional duties, leaving little room for personal growth or community engagement. However, this changed when she learned about a waste management training initiative led by CLEAN UP NEPAL, funded by IM Swedish Development Partner, in collaboration with the Dalit Development Society (DDS) in Salyan District. Motivated by the opportunity, Ganga applied for the role of Zero Waste at Schools (ZWAS) trainer. Her selection allowed her to participate in a comprehensive Training of Trainers (ToT) program from 21 to 22 August 2024, where she gained knowledge on sustainable waste management practices, climate change, and related topics. Equipped with this training, Ganga conducted ZWAS sessions at Jeevan Jyoti Model Secondary School (17 to 26 September 2024) and Shree-Saraswati Basic School (25 November to 2 December 2024) in Salyan. Each school received seven modules focused on educating students about sustainable waste practices. While facilitating these sessions, Ganga not only imparted valuable lessons but also experienced personal growth, developing confidence and a deeper understanding of waste management. Through her role as a ZWAS trainer, Ganga underwent a transformative journey. She applied the lessons learned from the training to her own household, implementing sustainable waste management practices. Moreover, she became a facilitator in her neighborhood and community, sharing her knowledge and encouraging others to adopt similar practices. Her involvement has brought a sense of purpose and empowerment, inspiring her to continue working with CLEAN UP NEPAL. Ganga’s journey highlights how targeted interventions can unlock potential and drive positive change, both at individual and community levels.