People

Prior to joining Women LEAD, Hima led Possible | Nyaya Health Nepal as the Managing Director, designing strategy and overseeing implementation to improve healthcare for underserved communities. Her expertise was leading the organizations’ Communications, Gender Equity and Social Inclusion, Partnerships, Finance, People Operations as well as National Operations to ensure quality healthcare for over 200,000 beneficiaries. Hima has 18 years of experience working in the development sector, including 6 years of experience as the Head of Human Resource at DFID Nepal (UKAID). She received her MBA from Kathmandu University, School of Management and her MPhil in English from Institute of Advanced Communication, Education and Research (IACER) in Nepal. Hima is a fierce feminist who thrives at advocating for women’s issues – be it on rage against rape or dignified menstruation.

Manil joined Women LEAD with more than seventeen years of experience in the development sector. He worked in multiple South & Central Asian countries on broader issues of livelihood, economic development and management of small organizations. His past experiences include institutional development and organizational strengthening of member-based organizations and small enterprises/institutions; creation of effective market linkages; technical and vocational education and training; women economic empowerment and so forth. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Mathematics and a Master’s degree in Business Administration with a major in Finance. Between 2003 to 2008, he also served as a visiting faculty/guest lecturer for undergraduate courses in different campuses. In his spare time, he occasionally writes about the Nepalese equity market in the national dailies and weeklies. Manil believes that the creation of a just and diverse society will only be possible when we have equity for all and he is looking forward to contributing to making this possible through Women LEAD.

Manasi joined Women LEAD as the Development Coordinator and is responsible for fundraising, grant management and donor relations. She has seven years’ experience working with grassroots organisations and international NGOs to implement child, youth focused programs across a range of countries in the Asia-Pacific. Prior to joining Women LEAD, Manasi worked with SHRUTI- a grassroots NGO dedicated to empowering people who are hard of hearing in Nepal. From her experiences working in Nepal, Manasi has seen first-hand the challenges faced by young women in their communities, and is passionate about empowering young people to have a voice on issues concerning them. Manasi is an avid traveller and enjoys exploring different trekking routes and the hidden gems of Nepal in her spare time.

Prajesh works at Women LEAD as its Communications Coordinator. He has completed his Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from Sharda University, India. He has spent almost nine years working in local journalism. Apart from journalism, he has also dabbled in the occasional film, design and photography projects. With a penchant for technology, he can be found either writing about technology or tinkering around with it. He believes in a world where gender-based discrimination doesn’t exist and where people celebrate, instead of criticize, diversity.

Suju is Women LEAD’s Program Manager and did her Master’s in Conflict, Peace and Development Studies from Tribhuvan University. Before coming to Women LEAD, she worked at Dristi Nepal, a nonprofit dedicated to reducing the stigma and discrimination surrounding former female drug users by giving them the skills to be economically independent. Suju considers herself a liberal feminist and believes that the gender gap can only be solved by giving women access to all the opportunities that men have, as well as having men join hand in hand to overcome gender inequality. She aspires to see a nation where education and opportunities do not differ for men and women.

Babita (2011 LEADer) is Women LEAD’s Finance Officer. She recently graduated from Pokhara University, with Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. Before joining Women LEAD, she worked as a Business Development Officer in Evolving Minds Pvt. Ltd. and as Marketing Executive Intern in Navyaata Media Pvt. Ltd., where she learned the importance of marketing. She believes that interacting with people and traveling new places are great source of learning and these things will help to achieve her aim of being an entrepreneur in the future.

Kabita is Women LEAD’s Program Officer. She did her Master’s in English Literature from Padma Kanya Multiple Campus. Before coming to Women LEAD, she worked at Little Sisters Fund, an organization that works with economically disadvantaged Nepali girls to become empowered leaders through education, mentoring and community support, and at the UNESCO Office in Kathmandu. She believes that true empowerment comes from equipping women with the knowledge, skills, and self-confidence to drive change in fields of economics, politics, and social transformation.

Rosha holds a Master’s degree in Development Studies from Kathmandu University School of Arts. She has more than three years of experience working in the areas of agriculture, livelihood, and women’s empowerment. She also brings an experience of working for the women conflict survivors of the Nepal’s 10 years long armed conflict. She believes women can achieve their dreams and goals to make the world a better place for living, if given equal opportunity.

Dipasa is Women LEAD Nepal’s Development Officer. She graduated from Asian University for Women with a degree in BSc. with Public Health Studies as a major and Development Studies as a minor. Having completed Women LEAD’s LEAD Course in 2014, she is also an organization alumnus. Her work in various research projects in Nepal, India and Bangladesh further reinforces her skills in working with local governments, youth mobilization, capacity building for women/young girls. Dipasa believes that education and awareness are two different things and aspires to educate the Nepali youth to inculcate inclusiveness, representation, and cultural sensitivity in their society. Apart from indulging in intellectual conversations around contemporary issues and cracking lame jokes, you’ll either find her eating, singing, or sleeping.”

Pari works as the Administrative and Operations Associate at Women LEAD Nepal. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management and Finance from Mount Carmel College in Bangalore, India. She is also 2010 LEADer and an active member  of the Women LEAD alumni community. She has worked at Sankalpa in various capacities such as a Director of Digital Marketing and Communications, a Program Officer, and a Finance Intern. She has also worked as a banking intern at Laxmi Bank Limited. She strongly supports and believes in the famous quote, “A woman with a voice is by definition a strong woman.”

Nisha (2018 LEADer) is a recent +2 graduate from Ideal Model School. She strongly believes that no one should be judged on the basis of their outer appearance and also believes that no one should set limits because of their gender. She believes women can be empowered more effectively with the help of other women.

Timila (2018 LEADer) is working at Women LEAD as a Programs Intern. She is a +2 graduate from Bluebird College and is also a board member of Junior Lubhu Jaycees, an organization that conducts various programs in different sectors to bring positive changes in society. She believes in team work and believes that anything is done better with a strong team. She aspires to empower women and give voice to the voiceless through the means of journalism.

Kaptan dai keeps our garden beautiful and makes our office space a fun to work in. His experience in gardening dates to over thirty years. Gardening has always been his passion and he wants to open up a nursery of his own in the near future.

Goma Didi makes sure whole team gets to work in a very clean and hygienic office space. She has been taking care of homes and their cleanliness for the past 14 years. She loves to cook food and as a typical Nepali person, her favorite food is Daal Bhaat.