Organization: in addition KP and Barbara Secrest.
See Board of Directors page for more details on their background.
Keshav Bhetwal, Deputy Director,
Keshav Bhetwal joined Nepal SEEDS as Deputy Director in 2008. He works with KP on oversight of all projects, and is responsible for monitoring all of project level operational and financial matters.
He resides in Kathmandu with his wife and younger son; his older son is currently studying in the U.S.
Santoshi Balami – Office Assistant
Santoshi was born and raised in Pharping, south of Kathmandu. She joined Nepal SEEDS as a teacher at Shree Manakamana Primary School, Pharping, in 2005.
She joined SEEDS as an Office Assistant in 2008. In addition to her office duties, she handles the correspondence with directors and donors. She attends college in Kathmandu where she is studying English and Sociology.
District Coordinators
Mohan Singh Thing (Smiley)
Smiley was born and raised in Bhorle VDC, Rasuwa District. He began working with KP in 1996, and he became the Rasuwa District coordinator for Nepal SEEDS in 2008.
He has one son and two daughters who are studying in Kathmandu.
He is a founder and chairman of Janakalyan Primary School, located in Bhorle.
Smiley is a strong leader, engaging both government and political leaders in discussions about the needs in his community. His strength and confidence are great assets to Nepal SEEDS.
Thinley Lama
Thinley became Nepal SEEDS district coordinator for Gorkha in 2009.
Although born, raised, and educated in Kathmandu, his mother is from Sama village in Nubri.
Thinley’s physical fitness and good command of both the English and Tibetan languages are invaluable assets, as are his family connection to the area that he monitors for Nepal SEEDS.
Hari Krishna Pudashaini
Hari has worked with KP for many years and became Nepal SEEDS’ district coordinator for the Makawanpur District in 2008.
He was born and raised in Kaflini Village, Makawanpur, south of Kathmandu. He has two sons: one is studying medicine in China (supported by Nepal SEEDS) and other is studying engineering in Kathmandu.
Hari lives in Pharping with his father, mother, wife, and youngest son.