Executive Committee

Mr. Ganesh Bahadur Pun (Coordinator), PhD Scholar in Rural Development/Tribhuvan University/Senior Lecturer and Head of the Department of Rural Development and Social Work Program at Butwal Kalika Campus

Proclaiming Jesus is the Christ. Christ Centered Preaching and Evangelizing the World

Ganesh Bahadur Pun was born on July 20, 1986. Academically accomplished across multiple disciplines, he holds Master's degrees in Anthropology, Rural Development, and MBA in Accountancy, and is currently pursuing his PhD in Rural Development at Tribhuvan University. Demonstrating a strong commitment to education and social sciences, he serves as the Head of the Department (HOD) for Rural Development and Social Work at Butwal Kalika Campus, Butwal. His research contributions to academic literature include two published articles in NepJOL titled "Gender Inequality in Community Forest User Group of Nepal" and "Caste, Ethnicity, and Development: Rhetoric and Realities in Rural Nepal." Beyond his academic endeavors, Ganesh is a creative writer and deeply devoted spiritual leader. He has authored two books featuring collections of poems and songs, titled Logos and Trasit. Currently, he serves as the Pastor of Remnant Church in Butwal, Nepal, where his ministry focuses dedicatedly on Christ-centered preaching, evangelization, and spiritual leadership within the community. On a personal level, Ganesh resides in Butwal with his family. He is married to Rebika Gyawali Pun, and together they are blessed with two daughters, Zipporah Pun and Priscilla Pun. His life reflects a balance of rigorous academic pursuit, creative expression, faithful ministry, and strong family values.

Mr. Shyam K. Rai-Bimal (Secretary), MPhil-PhD Scholar in Rural Development/Tribhuvan University/Founding Director at Kathmandu Integrated Development Academy/Nepal Coordinator for Book Buddy Foundation, the Netherlands

A Life Surrendered to Christ, Radiating His Love and Transforming Lives through Divine Love, Courage, Knowledge, Wisdom, and Enterprises

Mr. Shyam Kumar Rai (Bimal), born in Udayapur, Rautamai Rural Municipality-5, Phoksintar, Eastern Nepal, is a professional development practitioner, trainer, educator, researcher, and entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in designing, managing, and evaluating impactful community-based development projects and enterprises. He surrendered his life to Christ at the age of 12. Since 2011, he has worked extensively on development projects, particularly in education, early childhood development, and child protection, through both national and international organizations (NGOs/INGOs). Currently pursuing an MPhil-PhD in Rural Development at Tribhuvan University, he holds advanced academic qualifications in a Master's Degree in International Cooperation and Development (MICD) from the Central Campus of Humanities and Social Sciences/Mid-West University, Surkhet, as well as a Master of Arts in Rural Development (MARD) from Bhaktapur Multiple Campus/Tribhuvan University.

Mr. Rai has demonstrated strong expertise in development project planning, needs assessment, proposal development, budgeting, monitoring and evaluation, research, and reporting. His professional journey includes leadership roles such as Nepal Coordinator at My Book Buddy Foundation/the Netherlands (present), and in the past, sponsorship correspondence specialist at World Vision International, Program Director at Educational Horizons Nepal, and Field Coordinator at CarNetNepal, Program Director at Children of Promise, where he successfully implemented education and child-focused programs and projects in collaboration with international and national development partners.

In addition to his development work, he is an experienced trainer and educator, having facilitated numerous trainings for teachers, students, parents, and development practitioners. He has also contributed to policy formulation, research publications, and institutional capacity building, particularly of NGOs. He further contributed as a teacher at Kistland Secondary School and as a lecturer at LSA, Lalitpur, and CNAS, Kathmandu.

Known for his integrity, adaptability, and commitment to excellence, Mr. Rai continues to contribute to social transformation by promoting quality education, skill-based training, entrepreneurship, and good governance. He believes in a Life Surrendered to Christ, Radiating His Love and Transforming Lives through Divine Love, Courage, Knowledge, Wisdom, and Enterprises. He cultivates a diverse range of interests, including travel, photography, reading, writing, research, observation, and swimming.

Ms. Elina Maharjan (Treasurer), MPhil-PhD Scholar in Rural Development/Tribhuvan University/Finance Officer at Rescue Network Nepal

Mr. Chhetra Mani Timilsina (Member), MPhil-PhD Scholar in English Literature/Mid-West University/Lecturer of English at Mid-West University
Dr. Tul Bahadur Pun (Member), MD in Orthopaedics/Orthopaedic surgeon at United Mission Hospital, Tansen
Mr. Suraj Bayalkoti (Member),...
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