November 9, 2006; Kathmandu. A reception to welcome Dr. Drona Rasali was organized by a Network of International Development Professionals here today. Dr. Rasali, who is currently visiting Nepal from Canada is one of the very prominent intellectuals of Dalit community. He provided very enthusiastic ideas and tips to the network which might help gear up its activities in future. In this very informal discussion, all the members introduced themselves sharing the detailed background of everyone’s working experiences. Dr. Rasali emphasized the importance of such a loosely voluntary network of development professionals in order to put collective efforts on Dalit movement. The professionals from INGOs, Bilateral and Multilateral organizations, who are the members of this network as of now are: Mr. Dandiram Bishwokarma- SDC, Mr. Man B. B.K.-Save the Children US , Mr. Dharma Swarnakar-UNDP, Mr. Tek Tamrakara-UNDP, Mr. Mitra Pariyar-British Embassy, Mr. Raj Kumar Trikhatri-Action Aid, Ms. Saraswoti Gahatraj-Save the Children US, Mr. Mom Bishwakarma- UNICEF, Mr. Gobardhan Sunar-UNICEF, Mr. Danee Luhar-UNICEF, Mr. Jayandra Bishwakarma- UNICEF, Mr. Saroj Dilu-DNF.
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Mom Bishwakarma
Kathmandu, Nepal