Archives: Teams

Chhori Laxmi Maharjan

Head of Ankur Counseling and Training Center

Chhori Laxmi Maharjan is the head of our Ankur Counseling Center. She has a Doctorate Degree in psychology from California Institute of Integral Studies . Chhori has played an instrumental role in developing Ankur as a forerunner organization for child and adolescent psychology in Nepal. She joined NYF in 2006.

Sanjoj Maharjan

Coordinator of Information Technology (IT)

Sanjoj Maharjan has worked in the field of information technology for more than a decade. Sanjoj brings sound technical expertise to his position. He has overall IT responsibility for all of the NYF local and global networks. Sanjoj manages the NYF website, the social media sites and the organization’s branding materials. He also provides necessary technical support and training to the staff.

Sunita Rimal

Nutrition Coordinator

Sunita Rimal is responsible for overall nutrition project of NYF across Nepal. She also manages the Nutrition Rehabilitation Home (NRH) and the New Life Center, both located in Kathmandu Valley. She conducts training programs in nutrition and diet management for medical students and healthcare workers at the Kathmandu NRH, NYF’s flagship nutrition home. Sunita holds a master’s degree in Health and Nutrition.

Man Bahadur Chhetri

Leader of the Kamalari abolition movement

Man Bahadur Chhetri joined as the Manager of NYF’s acclaimed Indentured Daughters program in 2003 and was a frontline leader in the rescue of more than 12,700 Nepali girls from indentured servitude, a practice known as Kamalari. From 2013, Man lead the Empowering Freed Kamalari program, an undertaking committed to building a brighter future for these former child slaves. His efficient community-organizing skills and passionate advocacy for girls’ rights made Man unusually effective in the field. Before joining NYF, Man had successfully challenged the Deuki system of child temple prostitutes.

After the closure of the EFK program in 2020, Man is now overseeing the management of the Olgapuri Vocational School.  

Anjita Parajuli

Communications and Development Coordinator

Anjita Parajuli is a key member of NYF’s development team. Anjita works on grant proposals, reports, and other fundraising projects with the project team in Nepal and with the staff at NYF’s headquarters in the U.S. As the ‘point of contact’ for NYF’s fundraising chapters across the globe, Anjita disseminates project information and keeps the chapters current on NYF developments.

Sarita Neupane

Finance Controller

Sarita Neupane is a chartered accountant with advisory, financial management, and auditing experience for international development organizations and for public and private companies. Sarita prepares NYF’s financial statements, ensures financial compliance with partner organizations and trains those organizations in fund management and reporting.

Riswo Ram Gorkhali

Operations Director

Riswo Ram Gorkhali oversees Human Resource Management, Procurement, Finance planning & Disaster Relief Response for NYF in Nepal. Riswo possesses strong interpersonal skills and valuable HR and operations management experience in the banking, corporate, education, and social services sectors. Riswo holds a master’s degree in Business Administration.

Raju Dhamala

Executive Director

Raju Dhamala has been at the helm of NYF since 2006. Raju brings strong administrative skills, excellent people skills, and a sound knowledge of financial administration to his position. His calm nature is a tremendous asset in the handling of challenging situations. Raju has been instrumental in the growth and influence of NYF and its many successful projects. He holds a master degree in Business Studies, as well as in International Co-operation and Development.

Eimi Olson-Kikuchi

Development Manager

Eimi (she/her) joined the U.S. team in 2019 as Development Associate. In 2022, she became NYF’s Development Manager to support the organization’s growing fundraising efforts.

Eimi grew up in Japan and attended an international school, where she developed an appreciation for diversity in culture, race, and life experiences. She earned degrees in English Literature and Environmental Design & Urbanism in Developing Countries at the University of California, Berkeley, and soon after graduation, found NYF to be the perfect start to grow into a career working in the non-profit sector.

Eimi is particularly passionate about NYF’s partnerships with local communities in Nepal, and is excited to support programs that give agency to Nepali individuals. She strives to bring a decolonial approach to her communication and development strategies on the U.S. team.