OUR FELLOWS 2025

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Sushmita Tamang

Sushmita Tamang has a solid background in the forestry industry and recently received her Bachelor of Science in Forestry from Agriculture and Forestry University, Faculty of Forestry, Hetauda...

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Alok Pradhan

Alok Pradhan is an MD in General Practice and Emergency Medicine and over 8 years of teaching and clinical experience in medical colleges. He is passionate about empowering communities...

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Anita Sharma Lamichhhane

Anita Sharma Lamichhane from Chitwan, Nepal, is currently pursuing a B.Sc. in Agriculture at Agriculture and Forestry University (AFU), Chitwan. Beside her academic background, she is also engaged...

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Avinash Jha

As Country Director of United World Schools Nepal, Avinash Jha leads strategic efforts to ensure quality education for over 21,000 children in remote communities in Nepal. With over 10 years of...

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Biplop Bhandari

Biplop Bhandari is from Nepal and he is studying Bachelor's in agriculture from Agriculture and Forestry University in Chitwan Nepal. He is passionate about sustainable agriculture and volunteering...

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Pooja Lama

Pooja Lama is from Nepal and holds an MS degree in Zoology. She is currently working as a Project Associate at Bird Conservation Nepal. Her passion lies in contributing to wildlife conservation through...

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Akhilesh Mishra

Akhilesh Mishra is a veterinary science student and sustainability advocate, working on eco-friendly solutions such as biogas, organic fertilizers, and livestock waste management. With leadership...

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Pratima Khadgi

Pratima Khadgi is from Lalitpur, Nepal, and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Environmental Science at the Central Department of Environmental Science. She is passionate about creating sustainable and...

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Samriddhi Sharma Maraseni

Samriddhi Sharma Maraseni is a final-year Civil Engineering student passionate about sustainability, leadership, and public involvement. Her journey is driven by a strong commitment to building...

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Yubraj Khanal

Yubraj Khanal from Nepal is an Agriculture Science graduate passionate about leveraging technology to transform Nepal’s agricultural landscape. Witnessing the hardships faced by those in the countryside...

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Bhawana Majhi

Bhawana Majhi is an Indigenous activist, disability rights advocate, and filmmaker. She is currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Social Work. With a strong passion for climate justice and Indigenous...

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Muna Adhikari

Muna Adhikari is a final-year Environmental Science student passionate about climate resilience and water quality. With experience in community-based disaster risk reduction, WASH projects, and environmental...

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Prakriti Chataut

Prakriti Chataut from Nepal graduated with a bachelor's degree in Forestry from the Institute of Forestry, Hetauda. During her university years, she served as the vice-secretary for Bird Conservation...

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Alisha Adhikari

Alisha Adhikari is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Agricultural Economics at Agriculture and Forestry University, Nepal. With experience in field research and development programs, she is passionate...

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Susmita Bhandari

Susmita Bhandari is a 22-year-old youth currently pursuing a Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry at Agriculture and Forestry University, Rampur, Chitwan, Nepal. She is deeply...

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Dr. Rika Rijal

Dr. Rika Rijal is a passionate psychiatrist based in Nepal, with over five years of experience in the field of mental health. Her journey has been fueled by a deep commitment to raising mental...

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Ishan Simkhada

Ishan Simkhada is currently pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering at Pulchowk Campus. He has a strong passion for research and innovation, especially in areas like sustainable infrastructure...

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Jagriti Lamichhane

Jagriti Lamichhan is a B.Sc. Forestry student at IOF Pokhara, Nepal. She is passionate about sustainability and youth-driven change. From promoting indigenous health knowledge through Aama Ko Aausadhi...

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Biswash Praja

Biswash Praja comes from a Indigenous Chepang community in Nepal. He bridges academia and grassroots work, championing Indigenous voices in policy, conservation, and climate equity...

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Manish Kandel

Manish Kandel is a Forestry undergraduate passionate about entrepreneurship and wildlife research. With hands-on experience in project management and data analysis, he aims to...

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Rejina Gharti Magar

Rejina Gharti Magar is a 20-year-old passionate youth and girls’ rights activist from an indigenous community in Nepal, currently pursuing a Bachelor’s in Computer Application. Growing up...

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Dr. Pukar Gupta

Dr. Pukar Gupta is a dedicated medical professional from Nepal with an enduring passion for medicine, clinical research, and public health. His journey has been driven by a vision to bridge...

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Sabina Pun

Sabina Pun is a B.Sc. Agriculture student at IAAS, Tribhuvan University, Nepal. With a growing interest in research and community development, she is passionate about sustainable agriculture...

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Nikeet Pradhan

Nikeet Pradhan is a forestry graduate student with a long-term interest in wildlife. He has been involved in various avian fauna research projects for the last four years and want to continue...

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Ishika Khadka

Ishika Khadka is a final-year law student with internship experience in courts and law firms. Through moot courts, research, and community outreach, she developed an interest in international law and...

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Somy Bhattarai

Somy Bhattarai is a graduate in Environmental Science with research interests in disaster risk reduction, climate resilience, and water management. She is passionate about data-driven...

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Santosh Gupta

Santosh Gupta is a B.Sc. Agriculture graduate from Tribhuvan University, Nepal. He focuses on crop improvement, seed technology and sustainable agricultural practices. With a strong...

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Rachana Birkata Thapa

Rachana Birkata Thapa is an Environmental Engineer who belongs to Nepal’s indigenous Magar community. She is currently working as a Research Assistant where she actively explores the integration...

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Pratima Tharu

Pratima Tharu is an undergraduate student pursuing her Bachelor’s degree in Forestry at the Institute of Forestry, Pokhara Campus. Her studies focus on wildlife and environmental conservation...

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Nisha Mishra

Nisha Mishra is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in agriculture at the Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science, Lamjung Campus. She is passionate about sustainable agriculture and social...

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Manish Bhujel

Manish Bhujel is currently pursuing his bachelor's degree in Forestry at the Faculty of Forestry, Hetauda. He is actively involved in academic and extracurricular activities that promote sustainable...

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Giriraj Adhikari

Giriraj Adhikari, a master's student in counseling psychology, leads HAMI - Holistic Approach for Mental Inclusion. He has more than four years of expertise in mental health research, counseling, and...

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Chakra Raj Joshi

Chakra Raj Joshi is an agriculture graduate who completed his bachelor's degree from Agriculture and Forestry University Nepal. He is passionate about sustainable agriculture and a just, equitable...

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Binita Pandey

Binita Pandey is a Zoology graduate and founder of the Nepal Pollinator Network (NPN). With over seven years of experience in biodiversity conservation, climate change adaptation, waste...

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Bikram Oli

Bikram Oli has completed his MBBS from the Institute of Medicine (IOM), one of Nepal’s pioneer medical institutions. Dr. Bikram Oli has gained over two years of experience as a primary care physician in...

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Biddhya Neupane

Biddhya Neupane is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at PAHS, Nepal. Deeply committed to research, she has focused on topics such as antibiotic use, resistance, and public...

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Arju Khatun

Arju Khatun, an MBA graduate and a former World Bank Group, Nepal Country Office trainee, is currently working with a Spain-based financial institution in Nepal that promotes financial literacy in remote...

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