Mr. Dilip Singh Kulung

Chairperson

Mr. Dilip Singh Kulung hails from the remote village of Chheskam in Solukhumbu District, in the southern foothills of the Everest Himalayas, Nepal. He is the recipient of the Excellent Service Award (2018) from the Government of Nepal and the ELLA Award (2013) presented by the Fundar Foundation, Mexico.

Having worked as a porter in the Everest tourism industry for several years to finance his education, he has dedicated himself to supporting underprivileged children by providing basic healthcare services and educational materials. In 2006, he spoke at the United Nations on the rights of marginalized communities. He also worked with the Oxfam International Youth Partnership (2010–2013), contributing to youth empowerment and social development.

Academically, he completed his Intermediate of Arts (I.A.), majoring in English, and his Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), with a focus on Environmental Studies and Political Science, under Tribhuvan University. He subsequently earned a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Applied Buddhism and Archaeology from Lumbini Buddhist University, Nepal.