Tarangini Foundation

The People Behind
Our Mission

Dr. Renu Rajbhandari (Adhikari)
Founding Chairperson

Dr. Renu Rajbhandari (Adhikari)

Founding Chairperson

Dr. Renu Adhikari Rajbhandari is the Founder of Tarangini Foundation. With over three decades of dedicated service, she has advocated and raised voice for the identity, recognition, and rights of women and girls. Through her visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to gender justice, labour rights, and social transformation, she has played a pivotal role in strengthening the feminist movement in Nepal and amplifying the voices of grassroot communities.

Board & Governance

Executive Committee

The governing body steering our strategic direction and institutional values.

Gomawati Pun (Srijana)
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Chairperson

Gomawati Pun (Srijana)

Gomawati Pun (Srijana)

Gomawati Pun (Srijana)

Chairperson

Gomawati Pun (Srijana) is the Chairperson of Tarangini Foundation and a Women Human Rights Defender (WHRD), committed to advancing women's rights, gender justice, and social transformation through feminist leadership and advocacy.

Shuvalaxmi Koirala
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Secretary

Shuvalaxmi Koirala

Shuvalaxmi Koirala

Shuvalaxmi Koirala

Secretary

Shuvalaxmi Koirala is the Secretary of Tarangini Foundation and an English lecturer, committed to advancing education, social justice, and community development through her academic and social engagement.

Manju Maya Lama
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Treasurer

Manju Maya Lama

Manju Maya Lama

Manju Maya Lama

Treasurer

Manju Maya Lama is the Treasurer of Tarangini Foundation and a finance professional with experience in financial management, accounting, and organizational governance, contributing to the organization's effective financial oversight and administration.

Phulkumari Ale (Radha Magar)
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Executive Member

Phulkumari Ale (Radha Magar)

Phulkumari Ale (Radha Magar)

Phulkumari Ale (Radha Magar)

Executive Member

Phulkumari Ale is an executive member of Tarangini Foundation and a social worker committed to promoting social justice, community development, and the rights and well-being of marginalized communities.

Sarita Dahal
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Executive Member

Sarita Dahal

Sarita Dahal

Sarita Dahal

Executive Member

Sarita Dahal is an executive member of Tarangini Foundation and a former nursing professional with a background in public health, committed to promoting health, social justice, and community well-being through her continued social engagement and advocacy.

Program & Operations

Our Dedicated Team

Dedicated individuals delivering our programs and advocacy every day.

Babita Baral
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Coordinator

Babita Baral

Babita Baral

Babita Baral

Coordinator

Babita Baral is the coordinator, contributing to organizational and program management, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement to advance women's rights and promote gender equality and social justice.

Bishnu Nepali
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Project Coordinator

Bishnu Nepali

Bishnu Nepali

Bishnu Nepali

Project Coordinator

Bishnu Nepali is a Project Coordinator with 19 years of experience leading community-based development initiatives and working closely with local communities, governments, and partner organizations.

Kumari Rupa Koirala
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Psychosocial Counselor and Learning Facilitator

Kumari Rupa Koirala

Kumari Rupa Koirala

Kumari Rupa Koirala

Psychosocial Counselor and Learning Facilitator

Kumari Rupa Koirala is a Psychosocial Counselor and Learning Facilitator with 25 years of experience in community development and over nine years of experience in psychosocial care and counselling.

Nirmala Kafle
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Psychosocial Counselor and Learning Facilitator

Nirmala Kafle

Nirmala Kafle

Nirmala Kafle

Psychosocial Counselor and Learning Facilitator

Nirmala Kafle is a Psychosocial Counselor and Learning Facilitator with 19 years of experience in advancing women's rights, promoting gender equality, providing psychosocial counseling, and facilitating capacity-building and learning programs.

Ekta Chitrakar
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Admin and Finance Officer

Ekta Chitrakar

Ekta Chitrakar

Ekta Chitrakar

Admin and Finance Officer

Ekta Chitrakar is a Finance and Administration Officer with years of expertise in managing finance and administrative functions, supporting transparent, accountable, and efficient organizational operations.

Sumina Maharjan
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Program Officer (M&E and Communication)

Sumina Maharjan

Sumina Maharjan

Sumina Maharjan

Program Officer (M&E and Communication)

Sumina Maharjan is a Public Health graduate currently serving as a Program Officer (Monitoring & Evaluation and Communication) to strengthen community interventions through monitoring, evaluation, learning, and strategic communication.

Priyanka Pokhrel
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Legal and Advocacy Officer

Priyanka Pokhrel

Priyanka Pokhrel

Priyanka Pokhrel

Legal and Advocacy Officer

Priyanka Pokhrel is a Legal and Advocacy Officer, working at the intersection of gender justice, constitutional governance, and public policy. Her work centers on advancing feminist advocacy, strengthening women's political participation, and promoting inclusive legal and policy reforms.

Ruma Rijal
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Field Officer – Morang

Ruma Rijal

Ruma Rijal

Ruma Rijal

Field Officer – Morang

Ruma Rijal is a Field Officer based in Morang and a journalist working closely with communities to amplify the voices of women and marginalized groups through advocacy, community action and storytelling.

Kamala KC
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Field Officer – Rukum East

Kamala KC

Kamala KC

Kamala KC

Field Officer – Rukum East

Kamala KC is a Field Officer based in Rukum East, facilitating community engagement and advocacy initiatives that promote the rights and wellbeing of women and marginalized groups.

Kamala Chaudhary
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Associate Admin and Finance

Kamala Chaudhary

Kamala Chaudhary

Kamala Chaudhary

Associate Admin and Finance

Kamala Chaudhary is an Associate Admin and Finance supporting financial management, administrative functions, and efficient organizational operations.

Our Partners

We collaborate with organisations across Nepal and beyond to advance gender justice.