Monika Gurung

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Ms. Monika Gurung is an environmental engineer with a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering from Kathmandu University. As a Lifetime Member of the Society of Environmental Engineers of Nepal (SEEN), she actively collaborates with professionals from government agencies, NGOs, and academic institutions to drive sustainable solutions.
With a strong background in event coordination and stakeholder engagement, she has successfully organized impactful events such as the International Youth Exchange 2023 and the National Conference on Waste Management and Circular Economy 2024. Her professional experience includes working with SEEN, Doko Recyclers, the Himalayan Research Institute (HRI), the Environment and Public Health Organization (ENPHO), and SmartPaani for Water (S4W). Through her tenure in these organizations, she has gained expertise in waste management awareness campaigns, Material Recovery Facility operations under the HMF Project, monitoring and evaluation of waste-smart schools under the KOICA Project, as well as research and event management.
Passionate about creating measurable environmental change, Ms. Gurung serves as a Waste Smart Fellow-Bharatpur under the Green Shift Project and she is committed to improving Bharatpur Metropolitan City's waste management scenario through research, policy advocacy, fostering waste-smart schools, and conducting awareness campaigns.
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मोनिका गुरुङ वातावरणीय इन्जिनियर हुन्, जसले काठमाडौं विश्वविद्यालयबाट वातावरणीय इन्जिनियरिङमा स्नातक उपाधि हासिल गरेकी छिन्। नेपाल वातावरणीय इन्जिनियरहरू समाज (SEEN) की आजीवन सदस्यका रूपमा, उनले सरकारी निकायहरू, गैरसरकारी संस्थाहरू, र शैक्षिक संस्थाहरूसँग सहकार्य गर्दै दिगो समाधानहरू प्रवर्द्धन गर्न सक्रिय रूपमा योगदान दिँदै आएकी छिन्।
इभेन्ट समन्वय र सरोकारवालासँगको संलग्नतामा बलियो पृष्ठभूमि भएकी उनले अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय युवा आदानप्रदान २०२३ र राष्ट्रिय फोहर व्यवस्थापन तथा परिपत्र अर्थतन्त्र सम्मेलन २०२४ जस्ता प्रभावशाली कार्यक्रमहरू सफलतापूर्वक आयोजना गरिसकेकी छिन्। उनको व्यावसायिक अनुभव SEEN, डोको रिसाइकलर्स, हिमालयन रिसर्च इन्स्टिच्युट (HRI), वातावरण तथा जनस्वास्थ्य संगठन (ENPHO), र स्मार्टपानी फर वाटर (S4W) जस्ता संस्थाहरूसँग सम्बन्धित छ। उनले यी संस्थाहरूमा कार्य गर्दै फोहर व्यवस्थापन सचेतना अभियान, HMF परियोजना अन्तर्गत सामग्री पुन:प्राप्ति केन्द्र सञ्चालन, KOICA परियोजना अन्तर्गत वेस्ट-स्मार्ट विद्यालयहरूको अनुगमन तथा मूल्यांकन, साथै अनुसन्धान तथा कार्यक्रम व्यवस्थापन सम्बन्धी अनुभव हासिल गरेकी छिन्।
पर्यावरणीय परिवर्तनलाई परिमाणात्मक रूपमा प्रवर्द्धन गर्ने लक्ष्य राख्ने मोनिका गुरुङ ग्रीन शिफ्ट परियोजनाअन्तर्गत भरतपुरमा "वेस्ट स्मार्ट फेलो" का रूपमा कार्यरत छिन्। उनी अनुसन्धान, नीतिगत पैरवी, वेस्ट-स्मार्ट विद्यालयहरूको प्रवर्द्धन, तथा सचेतना अभियानमार्फत भरतपुर महानगरपालिकाको फोहर व्यवस्थापन परिदृश्य सुधार गर्न प्रतिबद्ध छिन्।

Prem Prakash Budhathoki

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Prem Prakash Budhathoki is a climate justice and food advocate currently serving as a Waste Smart Fellow at Kohalpur Municipality, Banke. He has extensive experience in youth engagement, project management, leadership, and external relations. He is a skilled professional in project management, strategic partnerships, fundraising, external relations, data analysis, writing, OSM, and networking.&nbsp;
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His interest in external relations, cooperation, and policy led him to pursue a Master&rsquo;s in International Cooperation and Development (MICD) at Mid-West University, in collaboration with the University of Pavia, Italy. Additionally, he is undertaking a short-term course on climate and policy from the Oxford School of Climate Society at the University of Oxford.&nbsp;
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Previously, he served as the VP of External Relations at IAAS World, the largest global network of agricultural students. He also supported and coordinated Youth Food Lab, a startup incubation program led by WUR, FAO/WFF, and IAAS. His strong professional background in advocacy, engagement, and deep passion for climate and food system policies have taken him to major UN events such as COP28, COP29, WFF 2023, WFF 2024, UNEA6, and more, where he actively advocates for youth and amplifies their voices on global platforms. To date, he has trained 200+ youths, 50+ farmers, and 30+ women through climate and agriculture training programs, projects, and workshops. &nbsp;
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In short, he believes in thinking globally and acting locally. This philosophy drives his commitment to making a meaningful change as a Fellow in Kohalpur, where he promotes circular economy practices, proper solid waste management, data-driven policies, green initiatives, awareness campaigns, capacity building, and youth advocacy in alignment with the movement of the Green Shift Project.&nbsp;
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Abhishek Halwai

Abhishek Halwai is an environmental engineer with a strong background in waste-to-energy technologies, circular economy, and anaerobic digestion systems. A graduate of Kathmandu University, he has worked as a Research Assistant at the Resource Recovery Research Laboratory, where he contributed to projects focused on optimizing biogas production from food waste using advanced anaerobic fermentation techniques. His research explored the role of trace element supplementation and microbial dynamics in improving biogas yields. Driven by a passion for sustainable solutions, Abhishek has experience in solid waste management, wastewater treatment, and biotechnology. He is particularly interested in integrating biotechnological innovations with local resource management practices to improve environmental resilience in South Asia. As a waste smart fellow in Janakpur Sub-Metropolitan City, he wants to learn and inspire advocacy and sustainable waste management practices through research and suitable policy changes. Abhishek ultimately aspires to develop scalable biogas and composting technologies for rural and semi-urban communities in Nepal.

Samyog Dhakal

Samyog Dhakal, a dedicated environmental and sustainability enthusiast, currently serves as a Waste Smart Fellow in Bardibas Municipality under the Green Shift: Circularity of Plastic Waste for Net-Zero Carbon Nepal project. Holding a bachelor&rsquo;s degree in environmental science from Kathmandu University, he was a fellow for the Environmental Protection Project, supported by Terre des hommes (tdh)/BMZ during his undergraduate thesis.
He has experience working with a Swiss company, BluAct Technologies on a Water Treatment Project in Parasi District with the Bhojpuri speaking community to contributing as an associate environmentalist with NEA Engineering Company, engaging with diverse communities from eastern, Sankhuwasabha to western, Humla region of Nepal. Notably, his role with Intellectual Center involved preparing a policy guide and strategic campaign guide for an inclusive circular economy initiative in South and Southeast Asia in a Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) Funded project as program associate.

सम्योग ढकाल, एक समर्पित वातावरण र दिगोपनका उत्साही व्यक्ति, हाल ग्रीनसिफ्ट: सर्कुलारिटी अफ प्लास्टिक वेस्ट फर नेट-जीरो कार्बन नेपाल परियोजना अन्तर्गत बर्दिबास नगरपालिकामा वेस्ट स्मार्ट फेलोको रूपमा कार्यरत छन्। काठमाडौं विश्वविद्यालयबाट वातावरण विज्ञानमा स्नातक उपाधि प्राप्त गरेका सम्योगले आफ्नो स्नातक तहको शोधको क्रममा टेरे डेस होम्स (tdh)/BMZ द्वारा समर्थित वातावरणीय संरक्षण परियोजनामा फेलोको रूपमा योगदान गरेका थिए।
उनले स्विस कम्पनी ब्लुआक्ट टेक्नोलोजिजसँग परासी जिल्लाको भोजपुरी भाषी समुदायमा पानी शोधन परियोजनामा काम गर्ने अनुभव प्राप्त गरेका छन्। यसबाहेक, उनले एनईए इन्जिनियरिङ कम्पनीमा सहायक वातावरणविद्&zwnj;को रूपमा पूर्वको सङ्खुवासभादेखि पश्चिमको हुम्लासम्मका विविध समुदायहरूसँग संलग्न हुँदै योगदान गरेका छन्।
विशेष रूपमा, उनले इंटेलेक्चुअल सेन्टरमा स्टकहोम एनभाइरोन्मेन्ट इन्स्टिच्युट (SEI) द्वारा समर्थित परियोजनामा कार्यक्रम सहायकको रूपमा दक्षिण र दक्षिणपूर्व एसियाका समावेशी सर्कुलर अर्थतन्त्र पहलको लागि नीति मार्गदर्शन र रणनीतिक अभियान मार्गदर्शन तयार गर्न भूमिका निर्वाह गरेका थिए।

Om Shanti Thapa

Om Shanti Thapa is a local of Nepalgunj and is working as a Waste Smart Fellow in Nepalgunj Sub-Metropolitan City. She has always been fascinated by the environment. Om Shanti is a dedicated environmentalist and enthusiast in the field of conservation of nature.
Om Shanti is a recent graduate with a BSc in Environment Science from Tribhuvan University. She had always loved nature. From high school, she actively participated as a volunteer in public awareness campaigns about environmental protection, climate change, and solid waste management. She had worked in the Department of Environment and Sanitation at Nepalgunj Sub-Metropolitan City as an Environmental Volunteer. While working as an environmental volunteer she has been engaged in the field of solid waste management, environmental sustainability, and disaster risk management. She has developed soft skills like communication, leadership, teamwork, the ability to work under pressure, and time management. She has also gained experience in working with elected representatives and municipal officials.

ओम शान्ति थापा नेपालगन्जकी स्थायी बासिन्दा हुन् र हाल नेपालगन्ज उपमहानगरपालिकामा वेस्ट स्मार्ट फेलोको रूपमा कार्यरत छिन्। उनी सधैं वातावरणप्रति आकर्षित थिइन्। ओम शान्ति एक समर्पित वातावरणविद् र प्रकृति संरक्षणको क्षेत्रमा उत्साही व्यक्तित्व हुन्।
ओम शान्ति हालै त्रिभुवन विश्वविद्यालयबाट वातावरण विज्ञानमा स्नातक (BSc) पूरा गरेकी छिन्। उनी सानैदेखि प्रकृतिलाई प्रेम गर्थिन्। उच्च विद्यालयदेखि नै उनी वातावरण संरक्षण, जलवायु परिवर्तन, र ठोस फोहोर व्यवस्थापनका बारेमा जनचेतना अभियानहरूमा सक्रिय रूपमा स्वयंसेवकको रूपमा सहभागी हुन्थिन्। उनले नेपालगन्ज उपमहानगरपालिकाको वातावरण र सरसफाइ विभागमा पर्यावरण स्वयंसेवकको रूपमा काम गरेकी छिन्।
पर्यावरण स्वयंसेवकको रूपमा काम गर्दा उनले ठोस फोहोर व्यवस्थापन, वातावरणीय दिगोपन, र विपद् जोखिम व्यवस्थापनको क्षेत्रमा अनुभव प्राप्त गरेकी छिन्। साथै, उनले संचार, नेतृत्व, टोलीमा काम गर्ने क्षमता, दबाबमा काम गर्न सक्ने क्षमता, र समय व्यवस्थापनजस्ता सौम्य सीपहरू विकास गरेकी छिन्। उनले निर्वाचित प्रतिनिधिहरू र नगरपालिकाका अधिकारीहरूसँग काम गर्ने अनुभव पनि हासिल गरेकी छिन्।

Awanish Adhikari

Awanish Adhikari, an esteemed environmental engineer with a fervent passion for sustainability, presently holds the position of Waste Smart Fellow at Lalitpur Municipality, contributing to the pivotal Green Shift initiative. This project, titled 'Circularity of Plastic Waste for Net-Zero Carbon Nepal,' represents a significant step towards environmental conservation.
A graduate of Kathmandu University, Mr. Adhikari earned his bachelor&rsquo;s degree in environmental engineering. His professional journey includes a notable tenure as a research officer at NDI Consulting Pvt. Ltd. During his time with NDI, he spearheaded a critical project focused on the monitoring and mapping of spring sources within the Raksirang and Kailash Rural Municipalities, employing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for enhanced accuracy and insight.
Further showcasing his dedication to the field, Mr. Adhikari previously undertook an internship with the NEA's Environment and Social Studies Department. There, he was instrumental in conducting comprehensive site evaluations for the &lsquo;Godrang to Devnagar 33KV&rsquo; Transmission Line project. His meticulous assessment of environmental conditions and potential repercussions culminated in the development of Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) and Terms of Reference (ToR) reports.

अवनीश अधिकारी, वातावरणीय इन्जिनियरिङमा विशिष्ट युवा, जसले दिगोपनका लागि गहिरो रुचि राख्छन्, हाल&nbsp;ललितपुर महानगरपालिकामा वेस्ट स्मार्ट फेलोको रूपमा कार्यरत छन्। उनी ग्रीनसिफ्ट परियोजना अन्तर्गत 'सर्कुलारिटी अफ प्लास्टिक वेस्ट फर नेट-जीरो कार्बन नेपाल' जस्तो महत्वपूर्ण अभियानमा योगदान दिइरहेका छन्। यो परियोजना वातावरण संरक्षणतर्फको महत्वपूर्ण कदम हो।
अवनीश अधिकारीले काठमाडौँ विश्वविद्यालयबाट वातावरणीय इन्जिनियरिङमा स्नातक उपाधि हासिल गरेका छन्। उनको व्यावसायिक यात्रा NDI कन्सल्टिङ प्रालिमा अनुसन्धान अधिकृतको रूपमा उल्लेखनीय रह्यो। NDI मा काम गर्ने क्रममा उनले रक्सिराङ र कैलाश गाउँपालिकाहरूमा रहेको जलश्रोतको अनुगमन र नक्साङ्कनमा आधारित परियोजनाको नेतृत्व गरे, जहाँ उनले भौगोलिक सूचना प्रणाली (GIS) प्रयोग गरी सटीक नतिजाहरू प्राप्त गरे।
यसबाहेक, अवनीश अधिकारीले नेपाल विद्युत प्राधिकरण (NEA) को वातावरण र सामाजिक अध्ययन विभागमा इन्टर्नशिप गरेका थिए। उक्त इन्टर्नशिपका क्रममा उनले &lsquo;गोद्राङदेखि देवनगरसम्मको ३३ केभी ट्रान्समिसन लाइन परियोजना&rsquo;को लागि व्यापक स्थल मूल्याङ्कन गरे। उनले वातावरणीय अवस्थाको विश्लेषण गर्दै परियोजनाले पार्न सक्ने सम्भावित असरहरूको अध्ययन गरेका थिए। यसले प्रारम्भिक वातावरणीय परीक्षण (IEE) र सन्दर्भ शर्तहरू (ToR) प्रतिवेदन तयार गर्न मद्दत पुर्&zwj;यायो।

Kanchan Bhandari

Ms. Kanchan is an accomplished professional with over two decades of experience in private and development sector in various capacities such as strategic direction, project implementation, partnership management, business sustainability and capacity building. Holding an MBA from Kathmandu University School of Management, she has worked with leading organizations such as Handicap International, CECI, and NEHHPA, driving impactful projects that empower marginalized communities and strengthen public-private partnerships.&nbsp;
Throughout her career, she has played a pivotal role in capacity development, policy formulation, advocacy, and system strengthening across sectors like agriculture, medicinal and aromatic plants, handicrafts, forestry, microfinance, and rehabilitation. At Handicap International, she spearheaded sustainability interventions for USAID&rsquo;s Physical Rehabilitation Project (PRA), mobilizing public funds, implementing financial sustainability strategies, and overseeing human resource management for private rehabilitation service providers. Her tenure at CECI allowed her to design and execute market system development projects, while her work with NEHHPA contributed to enhancing industry competitiveness and market outreach.&nbsp;
Her diverse background across consulting, research, and capacity-building efforts has equipped her with the adaptability to excel in multifaceted environments. She remains committed to driving systemic change, fostering collaboration, and creating impactful solutions for sustainable development.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Dikshya Dhakal

Dikshya Dhakal is an accomplished Environmental Engineer with a solid background in wastewater treatment plants, environmental safeguard and monitoring and evaluation of a project. She holds a Master of Science in Engineering and Technology from the Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology, Thailand, and a Bachelor of Technology in Environmental Engineering from Kathmandu University, Nepal.
As a MERL Officer, she is committed to leveraging her expertise in monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning to support the objectives of the GreenShift project.

दिक्षा ढकाल पर्यावरणीय सुरक्षा र परियोजनाको अनुगमन र मूल्याङ्कन पृष्ठभूमि भएकी एक कुशल वातावरणीय इन्जिनियर हुन्। उनले थाइल्याण्डको सिरिन्होर्न इन्टरनेशनल इन्स्टिच्युट अफ टेक्नोलोजीबाट इन्जिनियरिङ र टेक्नोलोजीमा स्नातकोत्तर गरेकी छन्।
एक अनुगमन, मूल्याङ्कन, अनुसन्धान र अध्ययन (MERL) अधिकृतको रूपमा, उनी ग्रीनसिफ्ट परियोजनाका उद्देश्यहरूलाई समर्थन गर्न अनुगमन, मूल्याङ्कन, अनुसन्धान र सिकाइमा आफ्नो विशेषज्ञताको लाभ उठाउन प्रतिबद्ध छिन्।

Salina Joshi

Ms. Salina Joshi is devoted to protecting the environment and promoting sustainable practices. She has two years of practical expertise in environmental safeguarding and compliance. She puts forth endless effort to spark positive change both inside and outside of her community. Ms. Joshi is prepared to take on environmental challenges head-on and significantly contribute to CREASION's main objective of promoting environmental stewardship and resilience in Nepal. She completed a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science and a Master's degree in running- fourth semester.

सलिना जोशी वातावरण संरक्षण र दिगो अभ्यास प्रवर्द्धन गर्न समर्पित छिन्। उनीसँग वातावरणीय सुरक्षा र अनुपालनमा दुई वर्षको व्यावहारिक विशेषज्ञता छ। उनले आफ्नो समुदाय भित्र र बाहिर दुवै सकारात्मक परिवर्तन स्पार्क गर्न&nbsp; प्रयास &nbsp;गर्दैछिन । जोशी वातावरणीय चुनौतीहरू सामना गर्न क्रिएशनको मुख्य उद्देश्यमा महत्त्वपूर्ण योगदान दिन तत्पर छिन । उनले पर्यावरण विज्ञानमा स्नातक डिग्री र हाल स्नातकोत्तर मा अध्ययरत छिन।&nbsp;

Keshab Adhikari

Keshab&nbsp;Adhikari has over 7 years of experience in accountancy, finance, and auditing. He has extensive experience in preparing and overseeing operating and program budgets, managing payroll, administering grants, handling taxation matters, coordinating audits, and ensuring compliance with both internal and external regulations. He is also well-versed in donor reporting. Prior to joining Creasion,&nbsp;Keshab&nbsp;worked as the Admin and Finance Manager at Scott Wilson Nepal.
Keshab&nbsp;holds a Master's degree in Finance from Tribhuvan University and has participated in an international exchange program focused on agro-business and microfinance promotion.

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केशबले त्रिभुवन विश्वविद्यालयबाट वित्तमा स्नातकोत्तर गरेका छन् र कृषि-व्यवसाय र लघुवित्त प्रवर्द्धनमा केन्द्रित अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय विनिमय कार्यक्रममा भाग लिएका छन्।">केशव अधिकारीसँग लेखा, वित्त र लेखापरीक्षणमा ७ वर्षभन्दा बढीको अनुभव छ। उहाँसँग सञ्चालन र कार्यक्रम बजेटहरू तयार गर्ने र निरीक्षण गर्ने, पेरोल प्रबन्ध गर्ने, अनुदान व्यवस्थापन गर्ने, कर सम्बन्धी मामिलाहरू ह्यान्डल गर्ने, लेखा परीक्षणहरू समन्वय गर्ने, र आन्तरिक र बाह्य नियमहरूको पालना सुनिश्चित गर्ने विस्तृत अनुभव छ। उनी दाता रिपोर्टिङमा पनि जानकार छन्। क्रिएसनमा &nbsp;आबद्ध हुनु अघि केशबले स्कट विल्सन नेपालमा प्रशासक र वित्त प्रबन्धकको रूपमा काम गरेका थिए।&nbsp;केशबले त्रिभुवन विश्वविद्यालयबाट वित्तमा स्नातकोत्तर गरेका छन् र कृषि-व्यवसाय र लघुवित्त प्रवर्द्धनमा केन्द्रित अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय विनिमय कार्यक्रममा भाग लिएका छन्।

Sadikchya Singh

Ms.&nbsp;Sadikchya&nbsp;is an environmental communication professional with dual Master&rsquo;s degrees&nbsp;-Environmental Management from Pokhara University&nbsp;and&nbsp;Science Communication and Public Engagement from the University of Edinburgh.
She brings over six years of experience designing and delivering strategic communication, public engagement and digital outreach across sustainability, circular economy and climate action initiatives in Nepal and the UK. She is passionate about amplifying impact and driving measurable sustainability outcomes through effective communication.

Mahendra Uprety

Passionate about preserving and safeguarding precious natural resources, Mahendra Prasad Uprety is a Project Associate at CREASION Nepal for Green Shift Nepal Project. With a strong foundation in Environmental Science since undergraduate, he has specialization in Water Resource Management. He has been a Clean Air Ambassador during the 'I Care for Clean Air Campaign', organized by Clean Energy Nepal (CEN) in partnership with the GO Philanthropic Foundation.
During his working career, he worked as a Research Assistant, Technical and Field Assistant for different organizations. Mahendra possesses comprehensive knowledge of Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) mainly for hydropower projects. These diverse experiences, both in office settings and in the field, have enriched his professional journey, broadening his understanding of environmental work. Besides these, he is a passionate researcher committed to positively impacting environmental protection and sustainability. Through his work, he strives to contribute to a greener, healthier future for generations to come

महेन्द्र प्रसाद उप्रेती ग्रीनसिफ्ट नेपाल परियोजनाका प्रोजेक्ट एसोसिएट हुन्। स्नातकदेखि वातावरण विज्ञानमा बलियो आधारका साथ, उनले जलस्रोत व्यवस्थापनमा विशेषज्ञता हासिल गरेका छन्। क्लिन इनर्जी नेपाल (CEN) ले गो फिलान्थ्रोपिक फाउन्डेसनसँगको साझेदारीमा आयोजना गरेको &lsquo;आई केयर फर क्लीन एयर अभियान&rsquo;मा उनी क्लिन एयर एम्बेसडर भइसकेका छन् ।
आफ्नो कार्यकालमा उनले विभिन्न संघसंस्थामा अनुसन्धान सहायक, प्राविधिक तथा फिल्ड सहायकको रूपमा काम गरे । महेन्द्रसँग मुख्यतया जलविद्युत आयोजनाका लागि प्रारम्भिक वातावरणीय परीक्षा (आईईई) र वातावरणीय प्रभाव मूल्याङ्कन (ईआईए) को विस्तृत ज्ञान छ। यी विविध अनुभवहरू, कार्यालय सेटिङहरू र क्षेत्र दुवैमा, वातावरणीय कामको उनको बुझाइलाई फराकिलो पार्दै, उनको व्यावसायिक यात्रालाई समृद्ध बनाएको छ। यी बाहेक उनी वातावरण संरक्षण र दिगोपनलाई सकारात्मक प्रभाव पार्न प्रतिबद्ध एक उत्साही अनुसन्धानकर्ता हुनुहुन्छ। आफ्नो काम मार्फत, &nbsp;उनले आगामी पुस्ताकोलागि हरियाली, स्वस्थ भविष्यका लागि योगदान दिन&nbsp; प्रयासरत छन ।&nbsp;

Simon Paudel

Simon Paudel is a cultural anthropology student at Tribhuvan University. He is currently writing an ethnography-based thesis on Tharu cultural practices in the buffer zone of Bardiya National Park. Simon is passionate about visual storytelling, inclusive development, and community-driven change.
He has previously worked with organizations including Bikas Udhyami, Nepal in Data, FAIRMED,, and Shodh Research Consultancy, taking roles in editorial management, data visualization, visual documentation, print publications, and digital asset management. He has also worked as a qualitative researcher on various documentation projects across Karnali, Sudurpaschim, and Madhesh provinces. He has been a passionate photographer and avid traveler since 2012, exploring over 50 districts across Nepal and parts of northern India. Often through hitchhiking and immersive stays in rural communities, Simon seeks out lesser-known places and stories of Nepal.

Sangita Maharjan

Ms. Sangita Maharjan is currently working as a &nbsp;Programme Manager for Restless Development Nepal. She is passionate about gender equality, climate action and works as a social activist, mentor, trainer, and program expert. She brings strong programme expertise with over a decade of program experience in the development&nbsp;sector, having worked for several organizations such as Habitat for Humanity International, Srijansil Mahila Samuha , Sneha Samaj, and Jaycees Chapter (JCI) Patan Lady. She was recognized as&nbsp; 'Best Project Chairwoman Award 2020' from JCI Patan lady , and Restless Development 2019 'Value Champion'.

Ashish Ghimire

Ashish Ghimire works as a Communications and Partnership Officer at Restless Development Nepal. He studied Computer Engineering at Kathmandu University, which helps him bring a tech perspective to his communications work. Before joining Restless Development, he was an IT &amp; Communications Officer at Higher Ground Community Development Nepal. In his free time, Ashish enjoys creating multimedia content, making funny skits, and exploring his interest in movies and filmmaking.

आशिष घिमिरे अहिले रेस्टलेस डेभलपमेन्ट नेपालमा सञ्चार तथा साझेदारी अधिकृत रूपमा काम गर्छन्। उनले काठमाडौं विश्वविद्यालयबाट कम्प्युटर इन्जिनियरिङ पढेका छन्, जसका कारण उनी आफुले गर्ने सञ्चारका काममा प्राविधिक दृष्टिकोणपनि दिने गर्छन। रेस्टलेस डेभलपमेन्टमा आउनु अघि उनी हायर ग्राउन्ड सामुदायिक विकास नेपालमा आईटी तथा सञ्चार अधिकृत थिए। फुर्सदको समयमा उनी मल्टिमिडिया सामग्री बनाउने, रमाइला स्किटहरू तयार गर्ने, र फिल्म तथा फिल्म निर्माणमा रुचि राख्ने गर्छन्।

Sudha Baidhya

Sudha Baidhya joined YI-Lab as Finance Officer and brings with her 11 years of involvement and experience in development and the private sector handling the financials of different donor projects. She has experience working in the areas of reporting to Funding Organizations, Preparing Budget, strengthening internal control systems, facilitation of audit functions and is well versed in accounting and is pursuing her Master&rsquo;s in Public Administration.
At YI-Lab, she is responsible to assist Program Director with the smooth functioning of the financial and administrative operation system. Additionally, she is responsible for ensuring financial and tax compliance and the facilitation of audit functions.

सुधा वैद्य YI-Lab मा वित्त अधिकारीको रूपमा सामेल भइन् र विकास र विभिन्न दाता परियोजनाहरूको वित्तीय व्यवस्थापन गर्ने निजी क्षेत्रमा आफ्नो ११ वर्षको संलग्नता र अनुभव हासिल गरेकी छिन । उनी हाल सार्वजनिक प्रशासनमा कोष, संस्थाहरूलाई रिपोर्टिङ, बजेट तयारी, आन्तरिक नियन्त्रण प्रणाली सुदृढीकरण, लेखा परीक्षण कार्यहरूको सहजीकरण जस्ता क्षेत्रमा स्नातकोत्तर गरिरहेकी छिन्।
उनी YI-Lab मा&nbsp; कार्यक्रम निर्देशकलाई वित्तीय र प्रशासनिक सञ्चालन प्रणालीको सहज कार्यमा सहयोग गर्न जिम्मेवार छिन्। उनी वित्तीय र कर अनुपालन सुनिश्चित गर्न र लेखापरीक्षण कार्यहरूको सहजीकरणको लागि जिम्मेवार छिन्।

Sabina Budhathoki

Sabina Budhathoki is a dedicated environmental advocate with a hands-on approach to addressing waste management and conservation challenges. With a Master&rsquo;s degree in Environmental Science and her background as a researcher on several waste-related projects has given her valuable expertise in waste management, pollution reduction, and understanding the wider impacts of environmental degradation, all of which she brings to her current role. Committed to environmental conservation, Sabina promotes pollution reduction, resource safeguarding, and sustainable practices. She is driven by a vision of eco-friendly, resilient communities and works to create awareness and environmental resilience in those around her.

सविना बुढाथोकी एक समर्पित र सक्रिय वातावरण अभियन्ता हुन्, जसले फोहोर व्यवस्थापन र संरक्षण चुनौतीहरू समाधान गर्न व्यावहारिक दृष्टिकोण अपनाउँछिन्। वातावरण विज्ञानमा स्नातकोत्तर उपाधि प्राप्त गरेकी सविनाले फोहोरसम्बन्धी विभिन्न अनुसन्धान परियोजनामा आफ्नो योगदानमार्फत फोहोर व्यवस्थापन, प्रदूषण न्यूनीकरण, र वातावरणीय क्षतिको व्यापक प्रभावहरूबारे महत्वपूर्ण अनुभव प्राप्त गरेकी छिन्।
पर्यावरणीय संरक्षणप्रति प्रतिबद्ध सविना प्रदूषण न्यूनीकरण, स्रोतहरूको संरक्षण, र दिगो अभ्यासलाई प्रोत्साहन दिन सक्रिय रूपमा कार्यरत छिन्। वातावरणमैत्री र सुदृढ समुदायहरूको दृष्टिकोणले प्रेरित सविना, मानिसहरूमा सचेतना जगाउन र वातावरणीय सहनशीलता बढाउन निरन्तर लागिपरेकी छिन्।

Aanand Mishra

Meet Aanand Mishra - a visionary leader in the development sector with a passion for creating a better world. With over 19 years of experience in the social sector, Aanand has made a significant impact in the lives of communities in Nepal and beyond. Starting at the young age of 15, Aanand began his journey as the National President of Bal Chetana Samuha, a child club network supported by UNICEF. Throughout his career, he has worked with esteemed organizations like the UN Mission in Nepal, UNICEF, and the Government of Nepal to tackle various development issues.

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आनन्द मिश्र &ndash; विकास क्षेत्रका एक दूरदर्शी नेतृत्वकर्ता, जसले राम्रो विश्व निर्माण गर्ने आफ्नो लक्ष्यलाई साथ दिएका छन्। सामाजिक क्षेत्रमा १९ वर्षभन्दा बढीको अनुभवसहित, आनन्दले नेपाल र बाहिरका समुदायहरूको जीवनमा महत्वपूर्ण प्रभाव पार्नुभएको छ।
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Pradip Khatiwada

Pradip Khatiwada is the Founder and Executive Director at Youth Innovation Lab (YI-Lab)&mdash;a not-for-profit social enterprise. He is recognized for his leadership on anti-plastic bag movement and getting legislation on plastic bags ban and leading a Guinness world record attempt for the &lsquo;largest tree hug&rsquo; event. His work has received extensive coverage on global media e.g. Daily Mail, The Telegraph, CBS News, ABC, Hindustan times, and Indian Express. He headed Government of Nepal, National Planning Commission and Himalayan Climate Initiatives&rsquo; jointly led initiative National Volunteering Program as the National Coordinator. Under his leadership he led a group of 5000 National Volunteers and built 700 resilient homes, distributed relief materials to 15,000+ people and 1000 scholarships in 2015 earthquake affected districts. The New York Times acknowledged his leadership in their special edition &lsquo;The Nepal Catastrophe&rsquo;, on the Nepal earthquake.
Pradip earned his post graduation from Tata Institute of Social Sciences -Mumbai, India with focus on Disaster Management and Livelihood Recovery. Before starting YI-Lab, he worked as the researcher at National Science Foundation&rsquo;s PEER Science project at Kathmandu Living Labs. He is the recipient of 2017 US Department of States&rsquo; International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP).

प्रदीप खतिवडा, गैरनाफामूलक सामाजिक उद्यम युथ इनोभेसन ल्याब (वाई&ndash;ल्याब) का संस्थापक र कार्यकारी निर्देशक हुन्। उहाँ प्लास्टिक झोलाविरुद्धको अभियानको नेतृत्व गर्दै यसलाई प्रतिबन्ध लगाउने कानुन निर्माणमा सक्रिय भूमिका खेलेका व्यक्ति हुन्। साथै, उहाँले 'सबैभन्दा ठूलो रुख अँगालो&rsquo; कार्यक्रममार्फत गिनिज विश्व कीर्तिमान प्रयासको नेतृत्व गर्नुभएको छ। उहाँको कामले डेली मेल, द टेलिग्राफ, सीबीएस न्यूज, एबीसी, हिन्दुस्तान टाइम्स, र इन्डियन एक्सप्रेस जस्ता विश्वव्यापी सञ्चारमाध्यममा व्यापक कभरेज पाएको छ।
उहाँले नेपाल सरकारको राष्ट्रिय योजना आयोग र हिमालयन क्लाइमेट इनिसिएटिभ्स को संयुक्त नेतृत्वमा सञ्चालन गरिएको राष्ट्रिय स्वयंसेवा कार्यक्रम (National Volunteering Program) को राष्ट्रिय संयोजकका रूपमा काम गर्नुभएको थियो। उहाँको नेतृत्वमा ५,००० राष्ट्रिय स्वयंसेवकहरूको समूहले ७०० विपद् प्रतिरोधी घर निर्माण गरेका थिए, १५,००० भन्दा बढीलाई राहत सामग्री वितरण गरेका थिए, र २०१५ को भूकम्प प्रभावित जिल्लामा १,००० छात्रवृत्तिहरू प्रदान गरेका थिए। द न्यू योर्क टाइम्स ले आफ्नो विशेष संस्करण &lsquo;द नेपाल क्याटास्ट्रफी&rsquo; मा उहाँको नेतृत्वको प्रशंसा गरेको छ।
प्रदीपले भारतको टाटा इन्स्टिच्युट अफ सोशल साइन्सेस, मुम्बई बाट विपद् व्यवस्थापन र जीविकोपार्जन पुनःस्थापनामा केन्द्रित पोस्टग्राजुएशन पूरा गर्नुभएको छ। युथ इनोभेसन ल्याब सुरु गर्नु अघि उहाँले काठमाडौँ लिभिङ ल्याब्स मा नेशनल साइन्स फाउन्डेसनको पिअर साइन्स प्रोजेक्ट मा अनुसन्धानकर्ताका रूपमा काम गर्नुभएको थियो। उहाँ २०१७ मा अमेरिकाको युएस डिपार्टमेन्ट अफ स्टेट्सको इन्टरनेशनल भिजिटर लिडरसिप प्रोग्राम (IVLP) को प्राप्तकर्ता पनि हुनुहुन्छ।

Nalini Paul

Nalini, Regional Director at Restless Development, joined the agency in 2015 as the India Hub Director, since moved to a regional leadership position, where her responsibilities span across developing strategic partnerships in Asia, managing personnel and youth leaders, and ensuring financial and legal compliance.
As a Regional Director, her role is crucial in securing resources, elevating the profile of Restless Development, and representing the organization to government and international agencies, donors, and the corporate sector, always championing the organization&rsquo;s values and vision.
Nalini is deeply passionate about youth-led development, addressing issues related to disability, and enhancing access to opportunities and resources for young girls. When she&rsquo;s off the clock, she enjoys playing the host, studying poetry and spend time with her pets and nephews

नलिनी पौल, रेस्टलेस डेभलपमेन्टकी क्षेत्रीय निर्देशक हुन । सन् २०१५ मा संस्थासँग आवद्धहुँदा उहाँ भारत हब निर्देशकको पदमा कार्यरत हुनुहुन्थ्यो।&nbsp;पछि उहाँले क्षेत्रीय नेतृत्वको भूमिकामा स्थानान्तरण गर्नुभयो, जहाँ उहाँको जिम्मेवारी एशियामा रणनीतिक साझेदारीको विकास, कर्मचारी र युवा नेताहरूको व्यवस्थापन, र वित्तीय र कानूनी अनुपालन सुनिश्चित गर्ने सम्म फैलिएको छ।
क्षेत्रीय निर्देशकको रूपमा, उहाँको भूमिका स्रोत जुटाउने, रेस्लेस डेभलपमेन्टको प्रतिष्ठा उचाल्ने, र सरकार, अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय एजेन्सीहरू, दाता संगठनहरू, र कर्पोरेट क्षेत्रसँग संगठनको प्रतिनिधित्व गर्नेमा महत्वपूर्ण छ, सधैं संगठनका मूल्य र दृष्टिकोणको प्रवर्धन गर्दै।
नलिनी युवा नेतृत्वमा आधारित विकासप्रति गहिरो रुचि राख्नुहुन्छ, अपांगतासम्बन्धी समस्याहरू समाधान गर्ने, र युवतीहरूको लागि अवसर र स्रोतहरूको पहुँच सुधार गर्नेमा विशेष ध्यान दिनुहुन्छ। जब उहाँ अफिस बाहिर हुनुहुन्छ, उहाँलाई पाहुना बनाउनु, कविता अध्ययन गर्नु, र आफ्ना पाल्तु जनावर र भतिजा-भतिजीहरूसँग समय बिताउन मन पर्छ।

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