With deep and profound grief, we share that our colleague Dr. Martha Farrell, Director, PRIA has left us all for the heavenly abode.  We received this sad news from Kabul, where Dr. Martha Farrell had gone on an official assignment. She was staying in a hotel and became a victim of a terrorist attack on the hotel.

Our heartfelt condolences to Dr. Rajesh Tandon, President, PRIA. Let us  all pray to the Almighty GOD to grant peace to the departed soul and give strength to Dr. Tandon & family to bear this irreparable loss.

In her remembrance a prayer meeting will be held on Sunday, 10.30 am at Mata Ka Mandir, Badarpur Rd, New Friends Colony, Delhi – 110025.

Memorial service would be held by her family on 16th May at 6 pm at Masihgarh Church, Okhla, near Fortis Escorts Hospital.

Dr Martha Farrell (1959-2015) was an alumnus of Delhi University and a Ph.D. from Jamia Milia Islamia University, New Delhi. Her professional career spanned over 25 years working nationally and internationally in the field of education, research and policy advocacy, especially on the issues related to gender. Dr. Martha Farrell also worked extensively on the issues of Adult and Non-Formal education. She developed and nurtured PRIA International Academy of Lifelong Learning to provide Open and Distance Learning to a global community of students on development issues. Dr Martha Farrell was a dear friend, popular colleague and a great support to others. She has always championed the causes of poor and marginalized. She lived and sacrificed her life for gender equality and women empowerment.

In grief:
PRIA Family

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