community members

Community Members provide direction and financial contribution to KG.

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GENERAL MEMBERS

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Umanga Pandey,   founder-president, is a philosopher and a management consultant. Leveraging his experiences in some of the world’s leading institutions, he explores models of change.

Rajesh Siddhi is a local of Kathmandu. Studied computer science and Biology in the US. Returned and started an entertainment business, love studying about Buddhism and Nepali culture history, and enjoying being close to nature. 

Praven Raj joshi, vice-president,  is a earth lover and an IT entrepreneur.  He brings his experience as an engineer and an educator to innovate in education, health and climate change. 

Bidhya Hirachan, treasurer, is moved by social justice and climate change issues. A graduate of Tourism school in Salzburg, Austria, she founded Mustang Trails, a specialty eco-tourism company.

Sara Subba,  is a development consultant in Nepal.  She works on issues of indigenous rights and environment.   After studying in the US, she returned in Nepal to work at the Mountain Institute.

Kamal Nath Mishra, retired government officer from Nepal Government, who heads the management committee of Kanya Mandir School.

Abhilash Acharya, Secretary, is a life-coach and a mindfulness-guide.   A trained counselor and communications consultant, he uses tools of psychology and spirituality to facilitate personal journeys.

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Gaurav Rana joined KG in 2014 after completing his master's abroad, to start a guidance counseling programme. His aim is embarked on a journey to understand relationship and life better, one day at a time.

Juna Maya Panday Koirala is a psychologist who is driven by a love for the movement arts and nature. She is passionate to work for well-being of children. She has been studying the potential of yoga for child/youth development and for transforming education.

​​Sirish Bhatt is an explorer who is passionate about hands-on heritage education for children. She believes that providing an initial spark of interest in children can lead to a lifelong understanding and appreciation of their heritage and inspiration to care.

ADVISORY TEAM GLOBAL

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​​Ingo Wagleri, from Germany, worked for Kathamndu municipality.

Danny Levinson, an technology enthusiast in China and HK.
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Suchitra Shenoy is a writer and investor. She is helping form KG's International Advisory Board.

Kavita Srinivasan, an architect and an actor, is an observer in the board and advisory group.

​​Shawn Cole, Professor at Harvard Business School, focuses on “Business at the Base of the Pyramid.”

Prakash Tiwari (New York) is a student of sociology in CUNY

Janneke Versteeg
provides PR advisory from Amsterdam.

Pratigya Upadhyaya is an environmental researcher based in DC.

Uttam Sharma ​is an economic researcher in Australia.  He heads the Advisory Committee.

Rajeshwor Pradhan is a Fellow Chartered Certified Accountant.

Narayan Adhikari is an Accountability entrepreneur. He is mostly leaders working movement on build integrity in Nepal through his organization Accountability Lab.  He is an observer in advisory group.

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members

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​Miru Vaidya  served as a tresurer and manager for 5 years.

Pratishara Manandhar served as ​the Program Officer in 2015.

Pramod Poudel is a self employed. He did master's in Economics.

Sahara Rayamajhi served in the board for 2 years and as staff for 2 years, and initiated Stationery Campaign. She is an observer in advisory group.

Raju Singh is a director of
​Professional Education Consultancy.

Anil K. Shah an engineer turned into management profession by chance with considerable experience into HR and project management who also loves teaching few management courses like Operations Management, International Business and Strategic Management. He is an observer in advisory group.

Durga Mali is a resident of Naikap, kathmandu. Working in the cashmere production company owned by a German since last 15 years. I am impressed by the slogan of KG: Personal change leads to social change and became a member of KG.

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MENTOR CIRCLE MEMBERS

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Sarala Panta, President Mentors circle, teacher at Kanya Mandir Secondary School last 17 years, She is impressed by Mother Teresa and involved in  social work last 10 years. 

Neema Rajbhandari, Mentor's member, Teacher at Shanti Sikshya  Mandir Secondary School last 18 years, is interested in teaching & social work.

Rukmini Humagai mentor's member, teacher at Adarsha  basic School last  15 years.

Minu Devkota, Mentor's member, teacher at Nandi Secondary School last 18 years, is interested in teaching & social work.

Khagendra Poudel, government teacher at Kankeshwori
​Lower Secondary School, is interested in teaching and social work.

Indra Pokhrel, Member mentor circle, teacher at Bal Bikash Basic School last 25 years, is interested in teaching & social work. He is involved at KG last 4 years.

Daya Chandra Shrestha, Mentor's member , teacher at Mahendra Saraswoti Basic School last 28 years, is interested in teaching . He is involved at KG last 9 years.

Shyam Maskey, mentor's member, teacher at Nepal National Basic school last 22 years, is interested in social work.

Surabhi Shrestha  Mentor's member, teacher at Prabhat Secondary School, is interested in social work.  

Sujata Shrestha, Mentor's member, teacher at Aarunodaya Basic School, is interested in teaching and social work.

Deepak Chaulagain
A teacher from Krishna Mandir Primary School, is interested in teaching and social work.

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DONOR COMMUNITY

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Our Regular donor Since 2016, Mr. Sushil Pokhrel is from Baltimore, USA. Appreciating our works, he has been contributing $25 toward our core charity program "Giving100percent".

Australian Consolidated Milk (ACM) is Australia’s fastest growing dairy company . They collect milk from their valued suppliers and deliver dairy ingredients directly to end-user customers in the domestic and export markets.

Jaya Travels has been a member of KG ever since 2011. They had also provided office space to KG in April, May and June of 2011.  Jaya Travels is a leading ticketing agency.

Theo Wels , a resident of France is believes in caring and loving human being. He has been contributing toward our charity program "Giving 100percent".

Tak Chun Chung, a private equity investor in Hong Kong, is interested in education. ​

Issa and Lubna are lawyers based in California.​

Bishal Shrestha is a student in Canada.  He joined KG's Trust Board when he was a director at a management school in Nepal.

Sara Adhikari (Kolkata), a journalist for 25 years both in India and the UK, is the founder of Small Change, a communications agency for non-profits.

Arvind Ramaswami is a chartered accountant based in Manila.  He provides suggestions regarding long-term sustainability.

Surendra Bhatta is an International Development Professional who works as a Freelancer.

​​Sudarshan and Mahima are professionals from Virginia.

Arudra Burra teaches philosophy at the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)-Delhi.

Dadhi Adhikari is an economic lecturer in TU, currently in Uni of New Mexico.​

Sailesh J. Pandey, having worked in the founding team of KG, represents KG in Canada.

Guru Srinivasan is an IT engineer in the US advises on keeping process simple.
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ALUMNI

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Nabraj Khanal was program officer 

Rishav Shrestha was an active member and volunteer 

​Shilpa Sahi Gurung was staff for 2 years.

Samjhana KC ,a student of Saint Xavier was staff

Aashish Joshi, a fresh BBA-BI Graduate from Ace Institute of Management, is Finance & Admin Officer. 

Myriam Chaour, a social worker from France, promoted active learning for children in 2012

Sarad S. Dhunjel was an intern. He is MBA graduate from Ace Institute of MAnagement

Pallavi Manandhar is a Graduate of from Ace Institute of Management. She managed the Gifts Program for 2 years.

Sushmita Satyal, an MBA student, is a Program Officer.

Pravendra Maharjan is an MSC student at St Xavier College

Reecha Acharya, a graduate of Development Studies, leads the Education Venture.

Aleena Shrestha is an MSC student at St Xavier College

Shreshna Basnet is an ethnographic researcher. She provides editorial and research guidance.

Shrayashi Rayamajhi  a BSW student of Saint Xavier College was program intern and volunteer .​

Shristi Bhetwal a BBS students from St. Lawrence, is a programme officer.​

Saruna Subba  with a master's degree in HR, streamlined our HR and stationery campaign modality in 2011.

KrishnaTiwari, graduate from Ace and Budhanilkantha School, is a programme coordinator.

Nakim Uddin is a chairperson of an entertainment company.  He is interested in channeling youth towards social change.

Saruna Subba, alum volunteer-staff, a master's degree in HR.

Deepika looks after the kitchen and the office premises. She is swift in her works. She works like a Ninja. She likes to learn English in her spare time.

Alok Maskey is a restauranteur.  He looks to  represent KG in his alma matar St.Xavier's School and was a member in 2012.

Avritti Bhattarai involved in KG in 2014

Saurav Shrestha
Founder of S&S Lekhaa Services. 

Chandan Nimkul, works at Kehi Garoun in 2013.

Dilli Ratna Tuladhar ,is an ex-Student of Shanti Nikunja School.  Now a rich man, In 2013, he gave 1800 pieces of notebooks and 1800 pieces of pencils to the kids

Dipak Chaulagain association with Kehi Garoun as a self responsible member. 

Dikshya Regmi, worked as a volunteer staff.

Kranti Thapa, worked as a volunteer staff.

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Karisma Keshari Tuladhar worked as a volunteer.

Kripa Khanal worked as a volunteer

Nikki Hamal, worked as a volunteer.

Dipti Regmi  involved in KG for around 1 year.

Prayush Shakya, BBA student at Kathmandu University School of Management.

Prem K. Subba,is a semi-retired development specialist with more than 30 years experience in the children’s welfare and education sectors all over the world.

Pratyush Shah,a Ullen-KG Circle volunteer

Romisha Maharjan worked as a volunteers  for different campaigns

Previous board members

• B.R. Pandey
• Beena Pandey
• Maheshwor Juju
• Dinkar Man Pradhan.
• Particular thanks to Neejan Shrestha, Bikesh Bohora and Sukhad KC

Volunteers - Prashant Karki, Jeevan Shrestha,  Deepshikha Rana, Situ Shretha, Dinita Adhikari, Shrayashree, Kiran, Shreya, Sanjina, Nischal, Neejan, Bikesh, Sukhad, Atul, Atulya, Gaurav, Paridhi, Palija, Ankita,  Vaskar, Anel, Ayushma, Santosh, Sumnima, and Yunisha, Rajesh, Ramon, Nisha
The Fouding team:
Arati Paudel, Vice President, holds a bachelor's degree in sociology and culture. She has always been interested in social work.
Prerana Bhatta, General Secretary holds a Bachelor's degree in sociology and economics. Her interest is in encouraging housewives to play active roles outside their homes.
Anupama Pokhrel, Treasurer, is the Lead Researcher at Kehi Garoun. She holds a Master's degree in sociology. Her primary interest is in social inclusion.
Renuka Adhikari, founding member, holds a bachelor's degree in English and economics. Her interest is in capacity building of charity organizations.
Suraj Pokhrel, a student of Bachelor in Business Studies at that time,  provided coordination support.