Niroj Man Amatya is a dedicated microbiologist with academic training in Medical Microbiology and Water Science from University of Duisburg, Germany. His professional interests span waste management, microbial biofuel development for clean energy, WASH initiatives, and biodiversity conservation, all aligned with advancing sustainable environmental development.
With over a decade of leadership experience as the Head of the Medical Microbiology Program at Nobel College, Niroj has championed innovation, research, and capacity-building in the field of environmental and public health. He is committed to fostering strong, meaningful research collaborations that support impactful, community-centered projects aimed at improving environmental health and empowering local communities.
Pramila Dongol’s academic foundation in Environmental Science is matched by her deep, practical commitment to conservation and community action. She brings a dedicated focus on impactful, local initiatives to our organization.
Pramila’s involvement in environment conservation programs is extensive and action-oriented. She is a dedicated volunteer and proactive leader, constantly organizing and participating in hands-on initiatives such as local clean-up drives, essential tree planting campaigns to restore local ecosystems, and vital conservation outreach programs designed to aware the public on sustainable practices. Pramila’s combination of hands-on community leadership, and unwavering dedication to the environment makes her a potent and valuable force for conservation within our organization.
Udaya Prakash Bhandari is a committed professional with a Master’s degree in Biochemistry in Molecular Medicine from Ruhr University Bochum, Germany. Udaya currently works as an Application Specialist in Blood Banking, where he applies his technical and scientific expertise to strengthen essential transfusion services. He also contributes as a Research Associate at the T.U. Lions Blood Transfusion and Research Center, supporting studies aimed at improving transfusion safety.
Beyond his professional roles, Udaya is actively involved in social service, especially in public awareness programs related to health, blood donation, and community well-being. His blend of scientific knowledge, field experience, and dedication to community service makes him a valuable asset to our organization’s mission.
Bhav Narayan Jha holds a Master’s degree in Agriculture from the University of Hohenheim, Germany, and brings over a decade of experience in agriculture, climate-smart practices, and community development. He has dedicated his career to improving rural livelihoods, strengthening climate resilience, and advancing sustainable and inclusive development for vulnerable farming communities in Nepal.
As Co-founder and Secretary of People’s Access to Adequate Natural Infrastructures (PAANI), Bhav plays a key role in strategic leadership, project design, partnerships, and donor engagement. He specializes in integrated, nature-based solutions that link climate resilience with sustainable agriculture, livelihoods, education, and health, with a strong focus on empowering women, youth, and persons with disabilities.
Alongside his voluntary leadership at PAANI, Bhav is actively engaged in international collaboration and knowledge exchange, including voluntary engagement with German development organizations such as weltweit – Gesellschaft zur Förderung lokaler Initiativen e. V. He is deeply committed to translating global best practices into locally grounded, sustainable action that creates lasting impact in Nepal.
Mr Kalyan Pantha is a trained water professional who is very passionate on achieving United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 6 (clean water and sanitation). Currently, he is pursuing PhD at Federation University working on remediation of emerging contaminants from wastewater. He holds an MSc in Water Science from University of Duisburg Essen, Germany, and a bachelor’s degree in environmental science from Tribhuvan University, Nepal. Before joining PhD, Mr Pantha worked in different government and non-government organizations in Nepal where he was actively involved in developing and implementing projects on WASH, Renewable Energy, Livelihood and Environment. In addition, he also worked as a Research Assistant at Leibniz Institute for Analytical Science and Institute of Energy and Environmental Technology in Germany. Besides, Mr. Pantha has also published several articles on peer-reviewed journals.
Mr. Pantha is keen to work together with organizations in Nepal and abroad to promote and enhance livelihood of underprivileged people of Nepal through empowerment, infrastructure development, technology transfer, embracing the local indigenous technologies and resource management.
Prahlad Pokharel holds a Master’s degree in Microbiology from Tribhuvan University, Nepal, and a Master’s degree in Environmental Toxicology from the University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany. He has been actively involved in social work in the rural parts of Kaski District, contributing to community health and development initiatives. His experience also includes participation in international joint social work conducted in collaboration with Kobe–Tokiba University, Japan. With strong academic training in microbiology and environmental toxicology, combined with hands-on field experience, he contributes research-based knowledge and practical insight to the organization’s work in public health, environmental protection, and community awareness.