About us

With Communities, For Communities

Taranga Nepal is an independent, non-profit, non-governmental organization established in 2021 by a group of multidisciplinary professionals committed to strengthening Nepal's most vulnerable and disaster-prone communities. Registered with the Government of Nepal (Registration No. 135, dated 19 November 2021), we combine local knowledge with technical expertise to deliver practical, community-driven solutions.

We work across seven core areas:

  • Disaster Risk Reduction & Resilience — Preparedness, mitigation, and community capacity development.
  • Humanitarian Response & Early Recovery — Rapid needs assessment, emergency assistance, and shelter support.
  • Shelter, Reconstruction & Resilient Infrastructure — Technical assistance for safe, sustainable rebuilding.
  • Community Development & Resilience — Strengthening local institutions and livelihoods.
  • Gender Equality & Social Inclusion — Ensuring marginalized groups have voice and access.
  • Environment & Climate Resilience — Protecting natural resources and building climate adaptability.
  • Technical Assistance, Assessment & Capacity Development — Studies, training, and institutional strengthening.

Our Mission To contribute to the well-being and resilience of communities in rural and urban Nepal by identifying social, development, environmental, and disaster-related challenges and strengthening community capacity to build an equitable, resilient, and prosperous society.

Our Vision A resilient, inclusive, and sustainable Nepal where vulnerable communities have the knowledge, resources, opportunities, and institutional capacity to live with dignity, equality, social justice, and security.

Our Approach We believe in community participation, local ownership, and evidence-based action. From rapid visual assessments after the 2080 Jajarkot Earthquake to transitional shelter construction, our work is hands-on, inclusive, and built to last.

Our Reach

  • 462 registered volunteers ready for rapid deployment
  • 12 pre-vetted sector experts on standby roster
  • Active in disaster-affected communities across Nepal
  • Experience with Jajarkot Earthquake response, Bhotekoshi flood recovery, and more

Our Values Honesty · Integrity · Participation · Transparency · Accountability · Innovation · Solidarity · Gender Sensitivity · Quality · Timeliness

Get Involved Whether you're a partner, donor, or community member—we'd love to hear from you.

📧 nepaltaranga@gmail.com 📞 +977-9801989626 🌐 www.taranganepal.org.np 📍 Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal

Taranga Nepal Team with Bidur Municipality
Taranga Nepal Team with Bidur Municipality

At a glance

Established
2021
Registration
Reg. No. 135, Government of Nepal (19 November 2021)
Projects
11
Team members
38
Impact stories
3

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Our Team

Executive Committee

Rajan Thapa

President

Amit Prasad Timalsena

Senior Vice President/ Executive Director

Rajib Khanal

Vice President

Binod Nepal

General Secretary

Chhabilal Adhikari

Secretary

Sonika Waijoo Shrestha

Treasurer

Sugandha Subedi

Executive Member

Madhusudhan Baral

Executive Member

Naresh Khadka

Executive Member

Rajendra Paudel

Executive Member

Karuna Thapa

Executive Member

Akansha Gupta

Executive Member

Sita Marasini

Executive Member

Advisors

Ishwor Thapa, PhD

Advisor

Basudev Adhikari

Advisor

Arvind Kumar Gupta

Advisor

Meera Pandey

Advisor

Program Team

Amit Prasad Timalsena

Executive Director

Sashi Sapkota

Finance Manager

Rajeeb Baral

Sociologist

Sarika Shrestha

Senior Finance Officer

Nirmal Pandey

Logistics Officer

Subarna Adhikari

Logistics Assistant

Kuber Bhandari

Communication and Media Outreach Officer

Asmita Poudel

Account Officer

Manisha Karki

Admin Finance Assistant

Indra Bahadur Khatri

Logistics Officer

Shelter Team

Anuja Gaire

Architect

Rajani Regmi

Architect

Bandana Sharma

Architect

Santosh Paudel

Civil Engineer

Prem Bhattarai

Civil Engineer

Nita Sodari

Civil Engineer

Kajal Poudyal

Architect

Laxmi Prasad Sharma

Civil Engineer

Pradeep Sharma

Sub Engineer

Urban Planning/Settlement Planning

Adarsha Acharya

Geomatics Engineer

Ishwor KC

Sub Engineer