NYOF - Nepal Country Office: G.P.O. Box 10012, Kathmandu, Nepal. Telephone: 977-1-5000118, 5000059, 5000276. Fax: 977-1-5000076, 5000070. Email: som@nyof.org.np.

Under Nepali law, non-governmental organizations like NYOF operate under an agreement with an agency of the Nepalese government called the Social Welfare Council. The rules of the Council provide that organizations like ours must work with a counterpart Nepalese non-governmental organization, which must implement NYOFs programs. NYOF's main counterpart is Friends of Needy Children (FNC). NYOF provides strong oversight of its partners' implementation activities through its Country Office. The employees of the office include an Executive Director, Program Manager, Finance Controller, Nutrition Coordinator and a handful of others. NYOF employees, like those of our counterparts, are devoted to helping children and are passionate about their mission.

FNC's address is P.O. Box 10012, Kathmandu, Nepal
Web site: www.fncnepal.org
Telephone numbers: 977-1-5000257 and 5000009
Fax: 977-1-5000070

Both NYOF and FNC have superb Nepali staff who are devoted to helping children and are passionate about social service. Here are just a few members of the staff of both organizations.

 
Som Paneru, NYOF's Executive Director in Kathmandu , knows non-profit management, NYOF, the Nepalese education system, and the world of Nepalese children from the inside out. He completed college under NYOF's auspices and then taught science and math in various schools. He joined NYOF's staff 12 years ago. In 2002, Som won a British Chevening scholarship for a Master's program in international child welfare at the University of East Anglia in Norwich, England . Upon completing his degree, he has returned to NYOF and Nepal with even more energy and ideas.

Som is a gifted administrator—able, organized, and imaginative—and profoundly committed to helping the children of Nepal. NYOF feels very fortunate to have him leading our office in Nepal.


Mansa Bhatterai, the former Manager of the Kathmandu NRH, is now employed by NYOF as a coordinator of the six NRHs. Sunita Rimal has replaced her as Manager of the Kathmandu NRH.

 

Sujit Wasti, is the Controller for NYOF who oversees financial compliance by FNC and other NYOF partners in Nepal.

Man Bahadur Chhetri oversees the Indentured Daughters Program. He grew up in Western Nepal, where the program takes place, and has a deep understanding of the local culture. His commitment to eradicating the bonding of children from Nepal, along with enabling rural families to support themselves, has been essential to the success of the program. Man recently won the extremely prestigious Ashoka Fellowship as recognition of his social entrepreneurship and his commitment to bold new ideas.

 

Runjin Nepali has been NYOF's faithful driver for many years, taking staff, children, and sometimes visiting board members where they need to go. That is no small feat in Kathmandu , where the roads are labyrinthine and the traffic chaotic. He navigates with safety, courtesy, and knowledge.

Friends of Needy Children (FNC)
NYOF's main counterpart organization is Friends of Needy Children (FNC) - www.fncnepal.org. It has a large staff and a committed board. 
 

Sajani Amatya, who lives in Kathmandu, is a social activist involved in many causes in Nepal, especially those concerning women and children. Bursting with energy and a passion for helping others, Sajani is President of FNC and also oversees Saathi, one of Nepal's few shelters for victims of domestic violence-just two of her involvements. She has been instrumental in bringing many needy children to NYOF's attention, planning major events at J and K Houses, and organizing volunteers to help NYOF (who are recruited and managed through another organization). She does anything and everything she can to help organizations share resources and serve communities that need it most. Sajani has been enthusiastically helping NYOF since its inception, with unflagging energy and compassion. She has received many awards for her committed social work, including one from the Dalai Lama.

U.S. Staff
 

Janis Olson, Janis Olson, NYOF's Executive Director, U.S., comes to NYOF after having served as Development Director for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Marin and Napa Counties for nine years. As Development Director, Janis was able to grow the organization, from a budget just shy of $300,000 to over $750,000. Prior to BBBS, she was with Marin Opera for twelve years, where she held the position of General Director. She has served as an officer of a San Francisco corporation and on the boards of several non-profits. Janis has devoted most of her professional career and philanthropic interests to causes that benefit children. She is a native of Boston and has lived in the Bay Area for over 38 years with her husband and daughter. She brings a wealth of non-profit knowledge to NYOF and is committed to helping the children of Nepal. She has streamlined NYOF operations and has created an excellent relationship with NYOF's donors. Janis is assisted by two part-time employees.