About us
The Nepal Initiative is a charitable organisation that supports the welfare of socially and economically disadvantaged children in Nepal, with a particular focus on protecting them from the horrors of child trafficking. We work closely with a small group of trusted local partners to achieve our objectives.
We currently sponsor over 50 children under the care of Light House Foundation Nepal, an NGO that provides social care and education for vulnerable children from marginalised low-caste communities in Nepal.
We also work closely with Our Home Nepal, a local NGO that specialises in the rescue and rehabilitation of child trafficking victims, with a particular focus on the Badi and other Dalit (low caste) communities in Nepal.
The Nepal Initiative also works with a range of partners across healthcare, education and mental health.
Mission
To support Nepalese children from disadvantaged backgrounds through school, protecting them from trafficking and creating pathways through school and beyond.
Vision
A future where every child in Nepal is free from the threat of trafficking, empowered by access to education and free to pursue their dreams.
Our Team
A career finance professional and experienced business owner, James leads our fundraising activities and looks after our back office. His day job is Finance Director of Nusa Caña, Indonesia’s leading rum brand, which he helped establish in Bali in 2016. He is based in Abu Dhabi and travels to Nepal at every possible opportunity to see our kids and develop new projects with our partners.
James Dauman
A passionate changemaker and youth activist, Suman is the heart of our operations in Nepal. He leads all local activities, ensuring our initiatives make a lasting impact, and warmly hosts visitors, sharing his deep knowledge and commitment to the community. With extensive experience in charitable and social initiatives, Suman works tirelessly to uplift marginalised communities through sustainable solutions.
Suman Khadka
With significant experierence in marketing, branding and journalism, Paul takes responsibility for The Nepal Initiative brand and website while driving fundraising and strategic partnerships in Australia. Based in Melbourne, he is the founder of Duck Mother marketing services. He first visited Nepal in the aftermath of the 2015 earthquake where he first met Suman.
Paul Winslow
An experienced primary school teacher with a passion for education and philanthropy, Charlie is responsible for all of our education-related activities. She has been a regular visitor to Nepal since 2012 and has developed close relationships with a number of organisations focused on delivering sustainable improvements to education in the country. Charlie is based in Abu Dhabi.