Members Bio Book

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Embassy Youth Council 2013

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Members Bio Book

U.S. Embassy Youth Council C/O YUWA 60, Nirajan Bikram Marga, Bhimsengola Kharibot -34, Kathmandu, Nepal GPO 8973, NPC 593 Email: usyc-nepal@yuwa.org.np Phone: (+977 1) 4486538 Web: http://usyc-nepal.org

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Abdus Miya
With a fairly socializing character Abdus Miya is an under graduate student of Public Health. Originally from Gorkha, Mr. Abduss current address is Budhanilkantha, Kathmandu and aims to become the wisestpolitical analyst of the world. A self-motivated, honest and responsible person, he represented Nepal as the youngest participant of the world at CONTACT Peace Building & Education Training. He is at present the co-founder/Vice President of Students Club of Nepal (SCON) and also the organizer of Youth Diplomacy Conference for the first time in Nepal.

Abhisek Khadka
Abhisek Khadka from Dharan, with a masters degree running in Food Technology from the Central Campus of Technology is currently functioning as the administrative officer of Disabled and Helpless Rehabilitation Service Center (DHERSEC). His foremost objective is to get opportunity to pursue research in the area child nutrition and disabilities. He is also volunteering in Amnesty Internationals youth network named as Dharan Youth Network and Youth peer education network Nepal regarding comprehensive sexuality education.

Agraj Dangal
Coming from Sindhupalchok, AgrajDangal is a recent BBA graduate from Kathmandu College of Management. He has worked as Marketing executive in Bubblicious Company, Golchha Organization. As an entrepreneur he is running a business dealing with gas appliances in Chabahil, Kathmandu. He has worked as the country coordinator for Hong Kong University Rural Technology Transfer Initiative 2010 and 2012. He has served as Club President for KCM Social Welfare Club for 2010/11 and also as Club Service director for Rotaract Club of Baneshor.

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Aishwarya Shrestha
Awarded with the Excellence in Art and excellence in conduct Aishwarya Shrestha completed the Indian School Certificate Examination from the year 2012from the Unison World School, Dehradun, India. In 2011 she participated in the Camp Kennedy Space Center, Kennedy Space Center, Florida, USA. She is from Lazimpat Kathmandu.

Ajay Kumar Yadav

Ajay Kumar Yadav from Parsa has 5 years of experience of working as News chief of Indrenifm 97.6 MHz. He has also worked as the Station Manager of Radio Terai 107 MHz and currently he is the coordinator of Research and development Center of Parsa District. Along with this he is pursuing his MBS from Tribuwan University and has completed training of Conflict journalism, WOREC Nepal about women rights etc.

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One of the youngest members of Youth Council, Anas Khan is a student ofMadrasa Islamiya Secondary School studying at grade 8. His permanent address is Maitidevi, Kathmandu. He is also studying under English Access Micro scholarship Program at NELTA.

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Arsalan Akhter
The executive director of KFA Business School, Arsalan Akhter is a graduate of Delhi Public School. He has been a national level cricketer and has represented the national team in U-15, U-17 and U-19. He started his career with a call centre job and freelance writing in Republica newspaper. Dropped out of KCM in 2010, his debut fiction Novel- Raw Dreamers: Our Generation is due to be released in the mid of 2013 by an Indian publishing house.

Arun Ghimire
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A graduate in Business Administration (Finance and Banking) from Tribhuwan University, Arun Ghimire completed his Master of Business Administration from the University of Massachusetts and is currently doing his Masters of Science in Financial Engineering from the National University of Singapore. With this he is also working as a Research Analyst at Wealth-X, Singapore.

Ashish Chaulagain
Ashish Chaulagain from Dolakha is a Masters in Business Administration (Marketing Specialization) from Pokhara University. He is the BBA Program Co-ordinator at Thames International College. He is the District Rotaract Representative of Rotary International District 3292, Nepal-Bhutan for the Rotary year 2013-14. He is also the authorized instructor of The Art of Living Foundation for BalChetna, NawaChetnaSivir and Health and Happiness workshop. He is founding member of Green Kathmandu Clean Bagmati campaign. He envision a country in which there is no discrimination but opportunities for every individual, living in a state of spiritually, mentally and physically wellbeing state to realize their full potential, leading to cooperative and prosperous country.

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Ashmita Khanal
Ashmita Khanal from Bouddha, Kathmandu is pursuing her Bachelors of Arts in Major English and Sociology from Reliance International Academy. She has worked as the Feature Writer of Navyata Magazine and she is at present affiliated with Teach For Nepal working as the Program Assistant. She is also actively involved in Rotaract Club of Reliance College as the Secretary.

Asmita Nepali
Asmita Nepali from Khalanga, Salyan is the Dalit women & Gender Equality Program Officer at the central office of Dalit Welfare Association (DWA). A student of Business Studies She is also the chairman of Free Dalit Student Organization-Nepal and the member of South Asian World Dignity Forum, Kathmandu. She is the founder board member of SAM Nepal, Kathmandu, Dalit women Advocacy Forum and Dalit women student organization.

Avinash Jha
Avinash is an engineering graduate from Dr B.R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, India. He was a recipient of Nepal Aid Fund Scholarship of Indian Government. In his young age, he co-founded his own NGOSociety of Environment, Agriculture & Technology and ran different social campaigns in Kathmandu.

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Ayush Joshi
A graduate in Mass Communication and English Literature, Mr. Ayush Joshi from Kathmandu is currently working as a Radio Program Producer for Youth radio program SaathiSangaManka Kura (Chatting with my best friend), one of the most listened to youth radio show in Nepal. Mr. Joshi specializes in behavior Change Communication program and strategy development, and has garnered experience in the field of development communication through his involvement in various youth led projects. He is also a freelance writer writing on developing youth issues, and has written a Comic Book titled ASK ALINA, a comic book on Menstruation Hygiene Management. He is also the recipient of Nepal HIV and AIDS Media Awards (NAMA) - Government of Nepal and UNAIDS and Young person to look out for honor - ECS TEENZ magazine, 2012.

Bhawesh Khanal
Bhawesh Khanal is from Tripureshwor, Kathmandu, Nepal. Since 2010, Bhawesh has been a Full Time Travelling Instructor/ Teacher at The Art of Living Foundation- His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. He has been actively involved in social works and conducts various training and workshops to eliminate stress, for a better health, to bring confidence and happiness in peoples life. He has conducted Art of Living courses in various major cities of Nepal. He has conducted courses for National Cricket Team, in Police Training Centers, Prisons, Juveniles, Clubs and colleges. He is also invited for talks on the issues like health, psychology, human values, life styles, motivation, and spirituality.

Bibhuti Adhikari
Temporarily from Maharajgunj, Kathmandu Bibhuti Adhikari is originally from Damak, Jhapa. A student of Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery in Kathmandu Medical College affiliated to Kathmandu University. She was a participant of Miss Teen 2012 during which she was also awarded with the Title of Miss Leadership. Apart from this she has also participated in the Cleanliness Program organized by U.S. Embassy on World Environment Day.

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Bidha Sharma
Bidha Sharma from Basundhara, Kathmandu is currently pursuing Masters in Business Administration from Kathmandu University School of Management. She has worked as intern in various organizations: PlaNet Finance Nepal, Laxmi Bank Limited, Non Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) to name some. She was awarded as the Outstanding Student of the year-2010 in VOW top Ten College Women Competition to recognize her excellent performances in academics, leadership and involvement in community activities. In 2008, she also won the title of Miss Ace during her high school at Ace Higher Secondary School. She also has the experience of working as a program presenter in Radio Nepal and she has bagged many prizes in dance competitions, sports, music and literature. Additionally, she has many organizing and marketing experiences and she was also associated with Pen Club of Galaxy as the president.

Bimala Bhattarai
A native of Hetauda, Nepal, Bimala Bhattarai is working as the Distict Program Officer at the Population Services International, Nepal, Pokhara Sector which basically works in the field of reproductive health and social marketing. Her main reposibilities are planning and implementing programs in the Lamjung district, organizing training and resource mobilization, monitoring and evaluation.

Bishal Gole Tamang

With the career objective of understanding stress tolerance mechanisms and their deployment in breeding of stress resilient crop cultivars, Bishal Gole Tamang is a Teaching Assistant in Department of Plant Breeding in IAAS, TU. In the year 2007, he has attended the programs such as INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT organized by Agriculture Students Liasion Forum and MUSHROOM CULTIVATION organized by Farmers Institute For participatory Research and Development. He is a distinction holder of M.Sc. He has been awarded by Tribhuwan University Merit Scholarship and Toni Hagen Fellowship in Natural Sciences in 2010. He has also published various papers on various agriculture related issues.

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Chet Narayan Rasaili

With good leadership skills and optimistic nature, Mr. Chet Narayan Rasaili is the chairperson of Dalit Youth Alliance. He was awarded as the winner of the essay competition on the topic of Advantage for Nepal in SAARC and Dr. Ambedkar fellowship Award-2009. He has participated as adjudicator in Asia Youth Forum 2012 at Thailand, World Universities debating Championship 2013 at Berlin and 2nd Series of South Asian Youth Conference in 2012. A successful organizer of the Traveling Film South Asia 2009, a complete documentary film festival at Birgunj, Mr. Rasaili lives in Birgunj, Nepal.

Deepak Raj Joshi

Permanently from Kanchanpur, Nepal, Mr. Deepak Raj Joshi holds a Bachelors Degree in Agriculture from Tribhuwan University who is currently the Action Partner at OXFAM International Youth Partnership (OIYP). Moreover he is serving as founder member and member liaison officer at Global Environmental and Advocacy and production Association (GEAPA). Besides he is also conducting a research on Assessment of the impact of climate change on agriculture sector and the livelihood of the marginalized community in Sindhupalchok, Nepal. funded by Oxfam International Youth Partnership (OIYP) in collaboration with Oxfam Australia. He has also participated in various trainings, workshops and summits and was awarded with Second Prize in the Presentation Competition at the International Student Meet(ISM), 2011, Rourkela, India organized by National Institute of Technology (NIT) and UNESCO New Delhi.

Ganesh Dhungana
Pursuing his M.A. from Tribhuwan University, Mr. Ganesh Dhungana from Dhading. He is the author of Balboli, AawajMutuko, Vertex and Destination. He has also edited a number of Magazines and Books. He was awarded with Kartikya National Child Talent Award by Child Talent Trust, Kalpabriccha Honor by KalpabricchaChitwan and Tribute 2012 by Foundation Literature Club, Bangalore, India.

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Jini Agrawal
The head of production and projects at Himalaya television and the founder and program Director of Junkiri Foundation is Miss Jini Agrawal whose home address is Lalitpur, Nepal. In 2012, she completed her Bachelors in Business Administration. She also participated in the United States Institute Leaders on New Media in Journalism at University of Oklahoma, Sponsored and Invited by Department of State, U.S. Government, May-June 2011. She has attended various conferences, trainings and workshops and she is the winner of 4th VOW Top Ten College Women Competition, 2007. She has already visited the countries such as U.S.A, India, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Mauritiaus, U.A.E, Germany, Italy, France, and Netherland.

Kanchan Prasad Kharel

KanchanPdKharel, General Secretary of YUWA, is an emerging social activist and aspires to become a critic of issues of Development process and progress globally. Currently Kharel is pursuing Master in Development Studies with previous academic background of Professional Social Work. Career wise, he started as a youth coordinator of Kathmandu Youth Network, Amnesty International Nepal in 2007 and later he looked after the youth desk of National Human Rights Foundation (HURFON). His major areas of interest and experiences are on issues of election and human rights, peace and development, youth and social work. At present, he is a Panelist of UN Youth Advisory Panel (UNYAP) and Director of Center for Youth Studies (CYS) at YUWA.

Karuna Parajuli
Karuna Parajuli,pursuing a degree in law from Kathmandu School Law is a motivated, energetic, adaptable and dedicated student political activist.She is currently leading Woman Department Head at the Central Committee of Purbanchal University of a popular student union.She envisions to change socio-political domain where youths can get the better role.She is actively involved with organisation working with issue of human rights,awareness campaign,and civic education.

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Kiran Bikram Shah

Residing in Chailahi 2 Lamahi, Mr. Kiran Bikram Shah has been involved in major community based activities. His expertise lie in the field of Community Organizations, Media and Youths. Hes the President of Sworgadwari Community Forest User Groups for the past 6 years, News-Reader in the local radio station for the past years and currently, is the President of the District Youth Network, Dang.

Kiran Nepali
The band member of KUTUMBA as Sarangi Player, Mr. Kiran Nepali is a native from Kirtipur. He holds a bachelors degree in Business from the Tribhuwan University. He is also working as the music instructor at Mitrata Nepal which is an orphanage. To add more, he is also researching on the Sarangi, its history and structure.

Laba Guragain
Professionally a Park Ranger at Langtang National Park since January 2009, Mr. Laba Guragain pursuing his Masters degree in biodiversity and environmental management. He is also a general member of Nepal Foresters Association, Rangers Association of Nepal and Group Initiation for Forest Technology and a Life Member of Forests Initiation for Bio-diversity Conservation. Participated in various academic and professional tours and trainings, Mr. Guragain is from Budhanilkantha, Kathmandu, Nepal.

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Madan Chaudhary
A native of Bara, Nepal, Mr. Madan Chaudhary is in his final year of Bachelor of business Studies at Tibhuwan University. Working as correspondents in Nagarikdily and Nagariknews.com ( NepalRepublicaNedia), he is also the founder of Tharuwan.com which presents Tharu related news. He With the wbility to work with people of all levels in an efficient and polite manner, he is temporarily staying at Dhapasi, Kathmandu, Nepal.

Menaka Pachhai
Sincere and devoted towards the nation, Miss MenakaPachhai is a graduate in Business Administration. She is the EAC coordinator at College of Information Technology and Engineering and also the in charge of Nonresidential student coordination department of ANNFSU. She has attended various seminars and trainings such as the Asian Peace Conference, Youth Leadership Training and so on. She is from Jumla, Nepal and she wants to achieve a successful career in politics.

Neha Paudel
The fourth runner up and Miss Popular Choice at Miss Nepal 2011, Miss Neha Paudel is the Secretary for fund raising at Sano Paila (a little step). She is pursuing her Bachelors in Business Studies from Birgunj Commerce Campus, she is from Birgunj, Parsa, Nepal. She has organized various community level activities for Sano Paila and in the year 2011 she participated in various trainings/workshops such as Addiction and Recovery by Institute for Peace and Justice, University of San Diego, Training of Trainers (TOT) on Peer Led Intervention Program organized by Sano Paila and International Labor Organization and Keys to Community Peacebuilding-A participatory workshop for Terai young leaders.

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Pabitra Basnet
From Lalitpur Nepal, Ms Pabitra Basnet has done her PCL Nursing from Shradha Institute of Health Science. She is a youth volunteer and a life member of Nepal Red Cross Society. Since June 2012 she is working as a first aid trainer and is involved in Lead Nepal Campaign through Pravaraman Foundation Nepal. She has also volunteered in local, district, national and international programs of Nepal Red Cross Society.

Prabin Pathak
A native of Banke, Mr. Prabin Pathak is currently staying at Lalitpur and is the doing Civil Engeneering from the Pulchowk Engineering Campus. He was awarded with Mahatma Gandhi Scholarship Award in the year 2007 and Golden Jublie Scholarship Award in 2009-2010. At present he is the president of Civil Engineering Students Society (CESS-NEPAL). He loves reading newspapers, magazines and learning by travelling.

Prabin Shrestha
A student of Public Health, Sociology and Counseling Psychology, Mr. Prabin Shrestha from Nala, Kavre. He has more than 5 years experiences in the field of Public Health in Nepal. He is involved in health related researches and publications, including writing and reviewing health related articles. He has participated in different trainings, workshops, seminars related to public health and research. He has also co-authored and co-edited a book on psychiatry.

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Rajani Bharati
RajaniBharati from Patan, Lalitpur is doing her Masters in Psycology from Tribhuwan University. Since Januray 2010, she is working as the counselor of Antardristi Nepal. She coordinates counseling, training, interaction programs and therapies. She is also working as a Scout and has the experience of working as a member in the project of Domestic violence (Action aid Nepal + MadanSmarak scout group).

Rup Bahadur Sunar

Rup Bahadur Sunar is the program manager of Professional Development and Research Center (PDRC), a not-forprofit social organization dedicated to increasing the access of Dalit youth to quality higher education. Theyre further equipped with the skills and competencies to be a true professional in their chosen career. He is responsible for program design, network development and coordination for the Centers overall programs. Prior to this, he held leadership positions in couple of organizations working for youths in the grassroots level.Sunar earned a bachelors degree in Economics and English from Tribhuvan University. His other areas of interest include social media and blogging; research-based advocacy; human rights and inclusive democracy; and reading books on wide range of stratum. He has also attended numbers of national, regional and international conferences on the issues mentioned above.

Sailendra Dongol
From Kalimati, Kathmandu, Sailendra Dongol is pursuing his Masters in Human and natural resource from the Kathmandu University. He was British Council International Climate Champions 2010 under which he formed environmental friendly colleges. He has made several paper presentations among all Sustainable use of Natural Resources in Rolwaling, Environment communication and role in combating climate change. From 2010 to 2012 he was the president of Youth Engagement in Sustainability (YES Nepal). He was also granted with the scholarship by NADEL/ETZ Switzerland in 2009. He is also an active campaigner of Kathmandu Cycle 2020. He is also pursuing his entrepreneurial dream, he runs a Nepali organic coffee bar in Jhocchen,Basantapur.

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Samprada Pradhan
Samprada Pradhan with the specialization in structural dynamics and Environmental Impact Assessment holds a degree of Bachelors in Civil Engineering. Coming from Bhaktapur she was awarded with Mechanics Award for being subject topper in Applied Mechanics, Jubilee Scholarship by Indian Embassy in the year 2008A.D, Mahatma Gandhi Scholarship by Indian Embassy in the year 2006A.D. and Nepal Scout, Bhaktapur for scoring highest marks among all scouts of Bhaktapur District in the year 2062 B.S.

Samundra Poudel
Samundra Poudel is a news reporter Nepal Republic Media Pvt. Ltd. (Publication house of Nagarik&Republica Daily) since April 2010. He is doing his Bachelors in sociology and Nepali and he is a native of Damauli, Tanahun. He is the sub secretary of FNJ and member of Leo Club of Tanahun and UNESCO club. He was awarded with National Educational Fellowship Awards by FNJ and Ministry of education. He has also attended various trainings on Human Rights.

Sanjay Gautam
Permanently from Dang, Sanjay Gautam is doing his Post Graduate in Clinical Microbiolgy from B.P Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan. He was awarded as Elsevier Students Ambassador for the year 2012- 2013 by Elsevier Publishing House. Since 2011 he delivers routine academic teaching to undergraduate students of Medical science at B.P Koirala Institute of Health sciences and was an organizing member of workshop on antimicrobial drug resistance at B.P Koirala Institute of Health sciences. He is the Founder member and Ex- Secretary of Nobel Medical Laboratory Students Society, Nobel College and the Member: American Society of Microbiology. He has participated in health camping, blood donation programs and is actively involved during disease outbreaks.

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Sanjog Thakuri
Sanjog Thakuri, a freelancer consultant is from Kathmandu and iscurrently doing his Masters in Social Work from Indira Gandhi NationalOpen University (IGNOU). The major organizations that he has workedwith till date are UNICEF-Nepal, Save the Children Intl, World VisionIntl Nepal, Plan Nepal, Room to Read, SOS Childrens Village, RedCross, Hatemalo Sanchar, CWIN-Nepal etc. He is the Youth Ambassadorof Sangati Extended Care Center, World Vision Intl Nepal. He loves towrite poems and has been engage is theatre for more than a decade. Hisarea of interest is social and development field.

Santosh Khatri
With good creative and problem solving abilities, Santosh Khatri is doing his Bachelor in Business Administration (BBA) with the Specialisation in Management. He is from tangalNaxal, Kathmandu and has workd as a House Tutor at Solhimal-Umbrella Organization Nepal. His main role there was to provide tutelage to students outside school hours. Santosh is a strong believer of team work and enjoys working as part of a team and also managing people.

Santosh Nepali
A participant of NESA undergraduate program funded by U.S. Department of States in year 2009 /2010, Santosh Nepali is currently studying BSc in Human Biology from Kathmandu University, Dhulikhel, Kavre . His permanent address is Tulsipur-06 Dang and he loves reading books, playing cricket and travelling. He is at present working as a supporting staff for the promotion of Jajarkot community hospital at Jajarkot district. He also has the experience of working as a teacher.

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Santosh Ojha
From 2011 onwards Santosh Ojha is working at the International News Desk at Nepals first News Channel Sagarmatha Television the responsibilities of International News Reporting, Analytical reports on foreign affairs, Political, Economic and Social affairs around the world. He has also worked a s a radio presenter at navaJyoti 88.2 Mhz. He is permanently from Panchthar district and currently staying at Baneshwor, Kathmandu. He is pursuing Bachelors in Business Studies from Tribhuwan University. He is actively involved in various social media campaigns and volunteering campaigns in Kathmandu. He was also an activist of Nepal Unites, the social media campaign begun in Kathmandu in 2011.

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Sanu Karara
SanuKarara is from Kusunti, Lalitpur. She is currently pursuing her Bachelors from National Multiple College affiliated to Tribhuwan University. She has worked as an intern at DFID (Department for International Development), Program assistant at FEDO (Feminist of Dalit Organization) and program officer at International Commission for Dalit Rights. She has also done a survey on Woman Kind Project (FEDO), Dalit Youth Empowerment Project (ICDR).

Saroj Karki
Saroj Karki is the Founder and President of Youth for Blood, Board Member of Youth NGO Federation of Nepal, Editor of www.ourbiratnagar.com, Co-ordinator of YuwaSaathi and the CEO, Eyug Media, Biratnagar. His interest lies in Community Service and development, travelling and Public Speaking. He is pursuing Bachelors in Arts, Mass communication faculty and is from Biratnagar, Nepal. He is regarded to be responsible, hard-working and punctual.

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Satyam Shrestha
Satyam Shrestha is a freelance director and producer. He had a Bachelors degree of Mass media advertising from Wilson College Mumbai. He has done additional certificate courses in Web Designing, 3D Animation, video editing and special effects. He possess intense technical knowledge in the field of filmmaking and has a strong hold in direction, acting, anchoring, dancing, video editing and cinematography. He is also ctively involved in organizing, participating and hosting events and has participated in professional ramp shows during Inter college festivals in Mumbai.

Saurav Jung Thapa

From Kathmandu, Saurav Jung Thapa is a young professional trained in international relations and international law. He possess over four years of work experience in conflict resolution, human rights, and public health advocacy, especially on behalf of sexual and gender minorities in Nepal and the United States. Saurav earned his Master of Arts in Law and Diplomacy from The Flectcher School at Tufts University in Boston. He is currently working as the Technical Advisor at the Blue Diamond Society as part of a Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria regional project in South Asia that seeks to reduce the impact of HIV on men who have sex with men and transgender people who are often marginalized and stigmatized by society.

Shankar Adhikari
Shankar Adhikari from Palpa district is doing his Masters in Public Administration from Tribhuwann University. Since October 2010, he is working as the Forest Officer at the Ministry of Forest and soil Conservation, Government of Nepal. He has published various books and articles till date. He is also affiliated to various organizations such as Nepal Forester Association, Common Wealth Forestry Association, Global Youth Bio Diversity Network and so on.

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Sibjan Chaulagain
The co-founder/ Executive Head of Creating SMILES building the Nation (SMILES), SibjanChaulagains permanent address is Jhagajholi Ratamata-5, Sindhuli, Nepal. He has a degree of Bachelor on Engineering in Electronics and Communication from Tribhuwan University. He has been awarded with Exellence in Engineering Award, Social Development Award, World Summit Youth Award 2012 and many more. Formerly, he also has the experience of working as the Student Member of IEEE and Joint Secretary of Nepal Engineering Students Society.

Surath Giri
Surath Giri is a Research Associate at Samriddhi, The Prosperity Foundation, a public policy think tank and a reporter for Khabar South Asia, a South Asian news portal. He is pursuing Bachelors in Law ad Masters of Arts in Economics from Tribhuwan University. An avid reader with a keen interest in economics and public policy he frequently writes articles for national dailies of Nepal and has also been blogging since 2009. He also loves traveling. He is from Kapan, Kathmandu.

Surendra Dhungana
SurendraDhungana is from Lake side-6, Pokhara, He completed Bachelors of Science. In Radiological Technology from Institute of Medicine (IOM) in the year 2008. His recent job status is that he is working as Radiological Technologist at Gandaki Medical College Pokhara and Lecturer- at Regional College of Health Science and Technology, -Pokhara. He has previously worked as the President of NEPAL RADIOLOGICAL TECHNOLOGY STUDENTS SOCIETY (NRTSS).

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Sushil Adhikari
Permanently from Boudha, Kathmandu, Sushil Adhikari is pursuing his Bachelors in Arts Sociology and English from Tribhuwan University. His areas of interests are Writing Literary Genres, Writing on Blog, involving in Social Work. He is the treasurer of Kathmandu Association of the Blind and the member of various organizations such as Listener Club Nepal, Harisharanam Store PVT LTD, Saphal-Jeewan Co-operative.

Swosti Joshi
Swosti Joshi from Kathmandu is an energetic, hardworking and result-oriented individual career in t with unconventional zeal for life aspiring to pursue career in the field of social science and sustain life being a part of change in this pragmatic world. She is currently doing her Masters in gender Studies from Tribhuwan University.

Yuhana Kapri
YuhanaKapri is from Kathmandu Nepal. He passed Bachelors in Business Studies from Tribhuwan University. He is interested in playing musical instruments such as guitar and drum. He has the experience of working as office secretary in Federation of National Christian, Nepal (FNCN).

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Established in 2009, YUWA is a registered, not for prot, purely youth run and led organization working to promote youth participation through empowerment and advocacy. YUWA was born out of a group of committed youths, unocially working in this sector since 2005. The initial focus was on to develop leadership skills of the involved youths or to get trained as a youth activist and advocate for change, thus resulting into a wide and diverse array of knowledge, skills and experience in this sector. YUWA works in 5 thematic areas, Active Citizenship, HIV/AIDS and SRHR, Glocal Information Access, Economic Initiation and Innovation and Environment and Sustainability. http://yuwa.org.np https://facebook.com/YUWANepal