Sally Varma

Sally Varma (born December 28, 1984) is an Indian animal rights activist. She is known primarily for her animal welfare activities in the Indian state of Kerala.[1] She works with the Humane Society International[2] India, in spreading awareness among public and government representatives on animal welfare. She was recognized as one of the 100 women achievers in India (2016) in the category Animal Welfare by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India.

Sally Varma
Born (1984-12-28) December 28, 1984
Mangalore
NationalityIndian
Other namesSally Kannan
EducationGraduate in Functional English and Journalism.
Alma materNirmalamatha Central School, Vimala College, Thrissur
OccupationOutreach Coordinator (Kerala), Humane Society International/India
Years active2014–present
Home townThrissur
Parents
  • Balakrishna Varma (father)
  • Shobha Varma (mother)

Personal life

Sally was born to Balakrishna Varma and Shobha Varma in Mangalore, Karnataka. She married Kannan Narayanan in 2003.[1]

Animal welfare work

Sally worked as a volunteer with PAWS Thrissur, an animal welfare organization in the city of Thrissur, Kerala from 2012. Sally joined as the Kerala State Outreach Coordinator of Humane Society International/India in 2015. Her work for the protection of street dogs and against the cruelty to animals in Kerala has received great attention in Kerala.[3][4] The Government of Kerala recognised her for her efforts during the Kerala Floods of 2018 and 2019.

Awards
  • 100 Women Achievers - Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India. - 2016.[5]

References
  1. "How Sally became a dog-catcher after journalism course!". Manorama Online. 4 January 2020.
  2. "India's 'biggest' pet rescue operation in Kerala floods". BBC News. 4 September 2018.
  3. "One-woman army scripts new episode in flood-hit Kerala's animal planet". Manorama Online. 4 January 2020.
  4. "Sally Varma: It looked like a disaster movie, but we moved ahead to save the animals". The Times of India. 15 December 2019.
  5. "Sally Kannan named for central award". Manorama Online. 4 January 2020.
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