Prakriti Bhandari
Chairperson
Prakriti Bhandari is a graduate from Kathmandu University and a licensed legal practitioner. She is currently "Legal Advisor" for "USAID Inclusive Livelihoods-Central Activity" in Nepal Disabled Human Rights Center.
Ram Budha Magar
Vice Chairperson
Ram is currently pursuing his Plus Two education in the Science faculty. He enjoys spending his free time playing badminton and football.
Dashrath Ghimire
Secretary
Dashrath Ghimire, in his final year of Geomatics Engineering now, works in the Survey Department of the Nepal Government. Calm and peace-loving Dashrath expresses his deep love for the beauty of Nepal through adventure and travel.
Reeta Kandel
Treasurer
Reeta Kandel, a registered government nurse since 2016, currently works at Bir Hospital, the first hospital in Nepal. Hardworking Reeta is passionate about social work and helping needy people. Her friends describe her as loyal, inspiring and a problem-solver.
Sharan Mizar
Member
Bachelors of Sociology and Rural development graduate with IT background , Saran is a aspiring traveler working as a Project Manager of Shangri-La Vocational Training Center. Interested in traveling, trekking, Reading, Sports and learning different skill sets.
Bikash Timilsina
Member
Bikash Timilsina, a thrill seeker, was one of the participants in the StreetChild WorldCup under sixteen held in Moscow, Russia, in 2017. He recently completed his diploma in Civil Engineering.
Narshing Mahat
Narshing Mahat hails from the mid-western part of Nepal. He works as a construction supervisor engineer and has been professionally engaged in the construction sector as well as in different NGOs for the past 7 - 8 years.
Trainee EC
Surakshya Kafle
Trainee EC
Surakshya has completed Auxiliary Nursing Midwife course, and in her free time loves to engage in different creative hobbies like knitting. She is also fond of visiting new friends with family and friends, and loves spending time with her siblings.
Phoolmaya Karki
Trainee EC
Phoolmaya hails from Mugu and has completed her Diploma in Civil Engineering from Asian Engineering College. She enjoys reading novels, exploring new things for self-betterment, and is always thrilled to be surrounded with children.
Sunita Budha Magar
Trainee EC
Sunita is currently in her year of General Medicine at Kantipur College Of Medical Science. Kind and helpful, Sunita is known to friends for being active, motivated, and confident in her judgement. She loves volunteering, travelling, and believes in exploring the beauty of things.
Bikash Bishunkhe
Bikash is currently studying Computer Science and Management in Plus Two from Golden Gate International College. Creative from a young age, he has always enjoyed experimenting with new things, and is passionate about football. He also enjoys table tennis and loves travelling in his free time.
Management Team
Sagar Thapa
Coordinator
As far as Sagar can remember, he has forever been a social service enthusiast. It brings him peace and happiness. Sagar started his SDA journey as a field coordinator in Kalikatar. From 2018, he became the Coordinator of SDA and enjoys every bit of challenges it showers on him as he is positive that it will only make him versatile.
Samjhana Poudel
Account & Administration Officer
Samjhana is an open-minded and happy-go-lucky person with an attitude to constantly learning and improving her skill sets. She has been working as an Account Officer for eight years in SDA. In her free time, she uses the internet to learn about finance and accounting software. Also, Samjhana is a person who loves socializing.
Madhu Sudan Raut
Field Coordinator
Madhu Sudan Raut is the Field Coordinator of Shangri-La Development Association's field office in Makwanpur. With over a decade of experience in the development sector, he has traveled across Nepal over the course of his career. In this time, he has been involved in notable development projects of Nepal such as USAID’s Swachhata Pariyojana and KISAN II projects.
Hari Bahadur BudhThapa
JSCP Coordinator
Born in Jumla, a remote place in Nepal, Hari has been working in SDA since 2006 in Jumla itself. He is committed to social service and believes in the mission of SDA. He often involves himself in agriculture farming in his free time and enjoys doing so.
Rajiv Prajapati
Communication Officer
A storyteller with a passion for systems and exploring grassroot perspectives, Rajiv has over five years of experience in journalism and media. He has an undying love for art writing and is at his most fulfilled when amplifying underrepresented voices.
Ram Sharan Thapa Magar
Driver
Ram Sharan, a permanent resident of Sisneri, Makwanpur has been living and working in Kathmandu for many decades. Before working at SDA, he was working at Himalayan Arts. Ram Sharan is fond of travelling and exploring new places. He also likes to socialize with people and learn from them.
Krishna Gurung
Office Assistant
Krishna started her independent life at a very early age and from SDA. Having worked at SDA for the past five years, she has acquired practical learning about office structure, its functionality and mainly the mission of SDA. She is currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Sociology.
Laxmi Saud
Finance Trainee
Laxmi is a graduate of BBS from Universal Modern College. She is currently pursuing her MBS at Bhaktapur Multiple Campus. In her free time, she enjoys travel and dancing.