Hema Shrestha
Vice-Chairperson
Ms. Hema Shrestha is one of the social entrepreneur who holds two Master’s degrees in International Cooperation Development from MICD and Business Studies, MBS from TU. She has more than 14 years of work experience with national and international organizations in management, capacity building, social entrepreneurship (SE) development, community development, procurement and administration, project monitoring, and consultancy services in training. Her expertise includes operations and project management, mentoring social entrepreneurs in the development sector, and strengthening organizational systems. Additionally, Ms. Shrestha has worked extensively on social development, with a particular focus on Gender Diversity and Inclusion, Women’s Leadership Development in Disaster Risk Reduction (WHDRRP) , and promoting Agro and Eco-Tourism. After building on her extensive experience in the development sector, Ms. Shrestha founded Jaraa Social Venture, a transformative initiative focused on promoting both human and environmental well-being through the advancement of a Green Economy, the Venture is dedicated to conducting a variety of agro-based research and activities, which include biodegradable waste management, vermi composting training, as well as sale of vermi bins, vermi and compost including production of organic products. Furthermore, Jaraa Social Venture aims to foster sustainable agricultural practices while providing valuable resources and education to farmers, social entrepreneurs, and local communities, contributing to a greener and more sustainable future. Through its efforts, the venture seeks to create lasting, change that benefit people and the planet for more sustainable .