About Us

Who We Are

Partnership for Sustainable Development (PSD Nepal) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization founded in 2002. We empower vulnerable communities in Nepal – from rural families and school children to women’s cooperatives – by connecting them with international donors, grants, and resources. As a member of the NGO Federation of Nepal and affiliated with the Social Welfare Council, PSD bridges the gap between opportunities and those who need them most.

History of PSD Nepal

Founded in 2002, PSD Nepal was created to bridge the gap between the “haves” and the “have-nots.” What started as a small initiative has grown into a nationwide effort supporting education, environment, and empowerment. Over the past two decades, PSD has implemented dozens of projects in rural districts, reaching thousands of children, families, and women’s groups.

Vision, Mission & Goals

Vision

PSD Nepal envisions a society that is:

Self-reliant and resilient, empowering citizens to reach their full potential
Focused on social, educational, personal, and economic development
Guided by inclusivity, equality, and national progress, ensuring no one is left behind

Mission

Build partnerships and connect communities with vital resources and opportunities
Focus on health, environment, climate, education, IT, youth, and gender equality
Empower marginalized groups through sustainable, inclusive growth
Improve quality of life across all sectors of society

Goals

Improve education and life skills for children and youth
Promote environmental sustainability and climate resilience
Support vulnerable communities with inclusive programs
Foster global understanding through volunteering

How We Work

PSD Nepal’s founding belief is that all programs should involve local people in their own environment to ensure a participatory and sustainable approach. Projects are designed and implemented in close cooperation with schools, women’s groups, and community committees, so that activities are carried out in the right location and manner. Registered with the District Administration Office in Kathmandu and the Social Welfare Council (SWC), PSD also works alongside local partners in program districts, linking them with international donors, volunteers, and expertise. Through this community-driven model, PSD has built a proven track record and is recognized by government bodies, collaborative NGOs, global INGOs, and civil society as a reliable and effective organization.

Meet Our Team

Bishnu Hari Bhatta - Founding Member

Bishnu founded PSD Nepal in 2002 after completing his post-graduate studies in Business Administration and working with the American Peace Corps, Save the Children, and Student Partnerships Worldwide. With over two decades of leadership in development and community empowerment, he has guided PSD Nepal to become a trusted organization recognized nationally and internationally.

As Executive Director, Bishnu manages PSD’s Volunteer Programme and oversees key partnerships. His expertise and commitment have taken him to more than 50 international conferences, where he has presented papers and shared PSD Nepal’s work on education, environment, and sustainable development.

In recent years, he has contributed to high-level dialogues on climate change, health, and community resilience, including:

“Connecting the Dots Between Climate Change and Health” (Kathmandu, 2024), co-hosted by Grand Challenges Canada, USAID, the U.S. National Academy of Medicine, and others.
Parvat Manthan Regional Conclave (New Delhi, 2024), where he shared PSD’s projects on water, sanitation, and waste management in Himalayan regions.
ICA Asia-Pacific Regional Conference (Kathmandu, 2024), where he and his team presented PSD’s innovations on climate resilience and social well-being.

Bishnu is also a founding member of the Alliance for Early Childhood Development Nepal (AECDN) and continues to publish articles internationally on education, sustainability, and volunteerism. His long-standing engagement in research and international working groups reflects his belief in collaboration, knowledge exchange, and empowering communities to lead their own development.

Mohan Parajuli - Founding Member & Treasurer

Mohan Parajuli is a founding member of PSD Nepal and serves as its Treasurer. With over 30 years of experience in education, community development, health & sanitation, and environmental conservation, Mohan brings deep technical knowledge and stewardship to PSD’s leadership. He holds a Master’s in Education and has worked with organizations such as Save the Children and the Family Planning Association of Nepal. He has also consulted for CARE Nepal, the Bhutanese Refugee Programme, and regional health development programs in Mechi Hill.

Tirtha Raj Poudel - Founding Member & Executive Board Member

Tirtha Raj Poudel is a founding member of PSD Nepal and currently serves on its Executive Board and as Treasurer. He holds postgraduate degrees in Environment Management and Public Health Management from AIIMS. His professional journey began in 1992 as a development worker with the Human Welfare and Environment Protection Centre in Dang district.

Over the years, Tirtha has developed deep field-level expertise working with rural teachers and youth, and he has played pivotal roles in program planning, training, monitoring & evaluation, gender equity, and capacity building. His international experience spans working in Nepal, Thailand, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Australia, and Canada, especially in capacity building for government institutions and NGOs.

Hema Bhatt - Board Member

Hema Bhatt is a Board Member of PSD Nepal and the Country Manager at Oxford Policy Management (OPM) Nepal. With over a decade of experience in health systems strengthening and policy implementation, she has worked extensively on demand-side financing, performance-based financing, and health sector reform projects in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Population and development partners.

An alumna of the University of Melbourne, Hema brings deep expertise in health financing and program management, contributing to PSD Nepal’s mission of building resilient, equitable, and sustainable communities across Nepal.

Deepak Marahatta - Board Member

Deepak Marahatta is a disaster-risk-reduction and education specialist with over a decade of experience building resilient schools and communities across Nepal. He is Director & Head of Global Affairs at the Resilience Youth Network(global, remote) and Founder of DEPO Nepal, where he designs hands-on DRR learning tools, forms school DRR clubs, and trains teachers, youth, and municipalities. Previously, he served as Strategic Advisor to UN Nepal, led DRR education and ToT programs with JICA Nepal, and consulted for ChildFund Japan and World Education, developing curricula and modules on climate change, environment, and disaster management. Deepak has coordinated U.S.-funded projects (U.S. Department of State), co-led natural-resource and climate planning for local governments, and conducted large social audits in water and sanitation. His focus spans DRR, climate adaptation, M&E, curriculum design, and youth engagement, bringing practical, scalable approaches to PSD Nepal’s mission.

Dr. Suresh Tiwari – Vice Chairman

Dr. Suresh Tiwari is Vice Chairman of PSD Nepal and Ex Country Director of Oxford Policy Management (OPM Nepal). With expertise in public health, financing, and institutional capacity building, he has contributed to Nepal’s policies on health insurance, tobacco control, and pro-poor health financing.

He is an active voice in climate and health dialogues, including COP28, where he highlighted the risks of climate-driven diseases and the need for resilient health systems. Dr. Tiwari is also a published researcher, co-authoring the study “Incentivizing universal safe delivery in Nepal” (Health Policy & Planning, 2017), and serves on the Oversight Committee of CCM Nepal.

His leadership bridges policy, research, and grassroots action, strengthening PSD Nepal’s mission to connect health, environment, and sustainable development.

Shushila Khadka – Program Officer & Education Specialist

Shushila Khadka is a Program Officer at PSD Nepal. Educated in Australia, she brings cross-cultural experience and a strong educational background to her work. She has contributed as a Nepali language teacher for community-based research, inclusing work at Luniva Secondary School in Bungamati as part of PSD's resilience study. Her work in education and program support strengthens PSD's connections to local communities and ensures culturally relevant approaches. She has also represented PSD Nepal at regional forums, including the ICA Asia-Pacific Regional Conference 2024, sharing insights on youth-led climate action and sustainable development. Monitoring our orphanage and learning center.

Shushila has contributed to PSD Nepal's past projects, including supporting a research initiative on sexual and reproductive maternal health (SRMH) in collaboration with NAAMII, and assisting community engagement and coordination for a Phase III SARS-CoV-2 vaccine trial with the International Organization for Migration (IOM).

Suvekshya Sitaula - Program Officer

Suvekshya Sitaula is a passionate Program Officer at Partnership for Sustainable Development (PSD) Nepal, working actively in the areas of climate action, education, and community development. She supports the design and implementation of programs that empower rural communities, raise environmental awareness, and engage children and youth in sustainability initiatives.

With a Master's degree in Environmental Science, Suvekshya brings strong technical expertise and analytical skills to her work. She is also involved in report writing and documentates, ensuring that PSD Nepal's project achievements and lessons are effectively communicated to partners and stakeholders. She has helped organize PSD Nepal's Regional Hub Workshop - "Connecting the Dots between Climate Change and Health" (Kathmandu, 2024) - contributed to documentaties highlighting the impacts of climate change on children and youth, and overses the Langtang Plastic Project, ensuring effective waste management and community participation.

She has also represented PSD Nepal at regional platforms, including the ICA Asia-Pacific Regional Conference 2024, where she shared PSD's experiences in climate resilience and youth engagement. Previously, she contributed to the Sexual and Reproductive Maternal Health (SRMH) Project, a collaboration between NAAMII and PSD Nepal, supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

Binod Lamichhane - Field Officer & Environmental Educator

Binod Lamichhane has been working with PSD Nepal since 2020 on the plastic management project in Rasuwa. Formerly a school teacher, he brings extensive experience in environmental education and community engagement. His dedication to raising local awareness and promoting sustainable practices strengthens PSD’s environmental initiatives in rural Nepal.