सशक्त समुदाय : हाम्राे अभिप्राय

Empowered Communities : Our Aspiration

Leadership

Executive Committee

Suraj Bir Bajracharya
Suraj Bir Bajracharya
Chairperson
A dedicated champion for human rights and social justice, our President has been actively involved for over three decades as a journalist, social worker, and social activist-advocating for indigenous nationalities, marginalized communities, women, children, and senior citizens. He has been a core leading figure of Lakasa Nepal since its inception, previously serving as Secretary and Vice President before stepping into his current role to drive the organization's mission forward. In addition to his leadership at Lakasa Nepal, he is the Past President of the National Forum of Newar Journalists and currently serves as the Coordinator for the Ward 16 Artists Committee under Lalitpur Metropolitan City.
Sushila Shakya
Sushila Shakya
Immediate Past President, The Founder President
She is also the Founding President of Lakasa Nepal. Dedicated to social justice, she has been a tireless champion for the rights of women, children, and senior citizens. Currently, she serves through the Senior Citizens Committee under the Social Welfare Council of the Government of Nepal and is widely recognized as a prominent woman leader. Having devoted her life to the growth and mission of Lakasa Nepal, her leadership, dedication, and active contributions continue to inspire the community.
Gyani Shova Maharjan
Gyani Shova Maharjan
Vice-President
She is a personality who served in Lalitpur Metropolitan City for three decades, leading the empowerment of women's groups in the municipality. Currently retired, she is one of the founders of LAKAS Nepal.
Dharma Kirshna Sikami
Dharma Kirshna Sikami
Secretary
Having previously served as Secretary and Executive Board Member of Lakasa Nepal, he/she has made significant contributions to the organization over the years. A well-known activist dedicated to the preservation and promotion of local language, script, literature, culture, and rights, he/she also serves as the President of Lipi Thapoo Guthi, actively working toward the preservation and wider recognition of Nepal’s ancient scripts.
Rasmila Shakya
Rasmila Shakya
Treasurer
She also served as Treasurer on the previous Executive Committee of Lakasa Nepal, carrying out her responsibilities with dedication and commitment. She is recognized as a pioneer in women’s empowerment and is actively involved in the education sector.
Surendra Man Shakya
Surendra Man Shakya
Executive Member
Rama Tuladhar Bajracharya
Rama Tuladhar Bajracharya
Executive Member
Kumari Shova Tandukar
Kumari Shova Tandukar
Executive Member
With over three decades of dedicated experience in the social development sector, she has worked extensively across various development organizations. She played a pivotal role in driving grassroots community development, with a primary focus on women’s empowerment and local leadership building. Her deep expertise in social advocacy, organizational governance, and community-led initiatives continues to guide and inspire the institution’s mission toward sustainable social impact.
Rajya Laxmi Bajracharya
Rajya Laxmi Bajracharya
Executive Member
She is a dedicated social worker and the Founding President of Mudita Sewa Griha, a non-profit organization located in Imadol, Lalitpur. For many years, she has been actively committed to serving society by providing care, support, and refuge to vulnerable senior citizens, single women, and orphaned children.
Jhabendra Prakash Bhattarai
Jhabendra Prakash Bhattarai
Executive Member

Guidance

Our Advisors

Kiran Shakya
Kiran Shakya
Legal Advisor
With nearly four decades of experience in the legal profession, he is a former President of Nepalbhasa Manka Khala: Yala and a former Chief Administrator of the Guthi Sansthan, a government entity. For around a decade, he has been actively serving as the Legal Advisor for LAKAS Nepal. Beyond his legal career, he is recognized as a dedicated social activist, an indigenous rights leader, and a writer.
Dr. Sheelendra Man Shakya
Dr. Sheelendra Man Shakya
Past President

Our Staff

Project Team

Laxmi Shova Shakya
Laxmi Shova Shakya
Co-ordinator RRSCProject

Had served as project coordinator in Reconstruction for Resident School and Community Project (2016-2017).

Had served as program officer/Human Development Facilitator (2017-2018).

Shanti Shova Shakya
Shanti Shova Shakya
Country Program Coordinator at present; Research and Documentation Officer until October 2020

Involvement with Lakasa Nepal: Since 2010

Qualification: Masters in Statistics, Diploma in social development planning and management

Fun facts:

She loves to spend time with her family, especially with her kids, watching movies, playing cards and eating together with them. She likes reading short stories and sewing in her leisure time. She enjoys traveling to villages, meeting new people and listening to their stories.

Sanu Maharjan
Sanu Maharjan
Admin/ Finance Officer, PHDP

Qualification: Masters in Business Study

Fun Facts: He loves to listen to music and to involve in social works.

Riddina Shakya
Riddina Shakya
Field Program Manager

Involvement with Lakasa Nepal: Since 2017

Qualification: Masters in International Cooperation and Development (MICD)

Fun Facts: She loves to travel and learn new things from each place she travels. She also immerses herself in art during her me-time!

Nirmala Manandhar
Nirmala Manandhar
Field Program Manager

Involvement with Lakasa Nepal: Since 2017

Qualification: Masters in Development Studies (MDEVs), PGD in Women’s Studies 

Fun Facts: I enjoy learning from folks with different perspectives. 

Lumanti Shakya
Lumanti Shakya
Field Program Manager

Qualification: Executive Masters in Business Administration (EMBA)   And Masters in Political Science (MAPS)

Fun Facts: She has been involving herself in social work for 13 years. She loves cooking, music, and free art. 

Milan Shakya
Milan Shakya
Field Program Manager

Involvement with Lakasa Nepal: since 2010

Qualification: MA

Fun Facts: She likes to do research work, literature writing and visit new places and to enjoy nature. Apart from this, she has a passion for social service and will continue to do so.

Reshab Shrestha
Reshab Shrestha
Human Development Facilitator

Involvement with Lakasa Nepal: 2017-2023

Qualification: MA in Political science

Fun Facts: He likes to travel and explore different places and loves to stay with nature. He loves to learn new things. He’s been actively involved in social work since 2010. He likes to work with community people. 

Sudeej Bajracharya
Sudeej Bajracharya
Human Development Facilitator
He has made an invaluable contribution to the transformation of the Itahiti Tole, Godawari Municipality under the Participatory Human Development Program. Through organizational development, empowerment, and community mobilization, he has brought about remarkable and tangible positive changes across the local community. PHDP was a program successfully completed with the support and collaboration of Outreach International.

Support

Our Donors

Mercy Relief
Support and Cooperation in Disaster Risk Management
Outreach International
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Collaboration

Partner Organizations

Social Welfare Council

Government body coordinating and regulating NGO activities in Nepal.

NGO Federation of Nepal

Network of international NGOs operating across Nepal.

History

Previous Committees

Honoring the past leadership that shaped Lakasa Nepal's journey.

Committee 2022-2024
Committee Members
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Committee 2019-2022
Committee Members
  • Gopal Maharjan Chairperson
  • Sita Tuladhar Vice Chairperson
  • Ram Shrestha Secretary
  • Puja Manandhar Treasurer
  • Hari Bajracharya Member
  • Lila Dangol Member
Committee 2016-2019
Committee Members
  • Mohan Joshi Chairperson
  • Kamala Awale Vice Chairperson
  • Dinesh Maharjan Secretary
  • Sabita Shrestha Treasurer
  • Kiran Manandhar Member
  • Anup Bajracharya Member