Ann Bartholomew

Designation: Chair of the Board

Ann came to Patihani as a volunteer in 2009 for five months and again as a member of the BOD in Oct/Nov 2010, a visit she has since repeated many times. During her first time in Patihani she learnt how FACE Nepal was set up, how it operates and also grew attached to the beautiful people there. Ann's role within the organization involves general support with particular responsibility for the Child Sponsorship Programme.

Country of residence: United Kingdom

Daniel Lawrence

Designation: Member of the Board

Daniel is a former volunteer who came to Nepal for six months during 2010-11. He holds a Bachelor's degree in politics from the University of Durham and an MBA from the University of Manchester. He works as a Director in the Transport sector for a big four accounting firm and is based in London.

Country of Residence: United Kingdom

Zoë Dryden

Designation: Member of the Board

Zoe Dryden is one of the founding members of FACE Nepal and has prior experience of aid agencies in Nepal as a volunteer. Zoe holds a BCA honors degree in Marketing and Management and has owned and run private companies in New Zealand and Australia. Zoe's particular role within FACE Nepal is volunteer support and liaison.

Country of Residence: New Zealand

STEPHEN NIXON

Designation: Member of the Board

Country of Residence: United Kingdom

Vinita Schuerch

Designation: Member of the Board

Vinita comes from India and volunteered as a teacher of English on four visits to Nepal in the Saptari district and later, for FACE Nepal, twice in Ganganagar. She has a Master's degree in Education from Syracuse Universtiy, USA. For over 35 years, Vinita has been teaching English as a foreign language and working on teacher-training programmes in Switzerland

Country of Residence: Switzerland

SARAH RICE

Designation: Member of the Board

After a long career in the TV Advertising sales industry, Sarah retired to concentrate on gardening and studying Horticulture. She was introduced to FACE Nepal by Ann Bartholomew and visited Nepal in 2017 where she was impressed with what the charity was achieving there and charmed by the country and the Nepalese people. She was pleased to be invited to become a trustee of the charity and assists in the area of child sponsorship, both administration and fundraising.

Country of Residence: United Kingdom

WENDY SMITH

Designation: Member of the Board

Country of Residence: New Zealand

NICOLA BENSEMANN

Designation: Member of the Board

Nicola is an Accountant in New Zealand and was introduced to FACE Nepal by Zoe Dryden visiting and volunteering in 2018. On her return to New Zealand she was delighted to be invited to join the New Zealand trustees and be able to contribute to an organisation holding a special place in her heart.

Country of Residence: New Zealand

Sheeram Devkota

Managing Director

Outside of his work as MD, Shreeram is also a social worker and principal of a Government school. Shreeram has worked closely with the local communities for more than 10 years and continues to support and advocate for them and their enviroment. Shreeram holds a masters degree in Education

YUBARAJ RANABHAT

Programme Co-ordinator

Yubaraj is responsible for managing all volunteers on the ground. He provides them with support from the moment they land in Nepal. He is also responsible for accounting, financial management and monitoring projects. He provides general support to Shreeram in the management of the charity. He has passed 10+2 in HM subject from Oxford College of Engineering and Management, Gaidakot and is now working towards a Bachelors in IT while continuing his work for FACE Nepal.

SOM BAHADUR KHADKA

Chairman

Som Bahadur Khadka is the current elected chairperson. He is retired from the Indian Army and is involved in social works. He is leading the school management committee of Basic School Jutpani.

DHARMENDRA JUNG RAYAMAIHI

Member

Dharmendra Jung Rayamajhi is involved in Lions Club International and is the successful principal of a government school. He lives in Bharatpur.

PUSHPA KADARIYA

Secretary

Pushpa Kadariya has completed a masters degree and is working as teacher. She is permanent in her government job. She lives in Patihani.

BHAJRAI POUDEL

Member

Bhojraj Poudel is involved in social works and on becaming aware of the activities of FACE Nepal was encouraged get involved. He lives in Sundarbasti Chitwan.

Shova DEVI Rijal

Member

Shova owns and operates a village shop in Patalahara. As a mother of one of our sponsored children, Shova represents the interests of sponsored children on the advisory board.

SARASWATI BASHYAL

Member

Saraswati Bashyal is involved in social work and especially loves working in women’s empowerment activities. She lives in Bharatpur with her two children.

RADHIKA BELBASE

Member

Radhika is interested in the field of social work and supports her family with two children at home.

BHIM LAL ACHARYA

Vice Chairman

Bhim Lal Acharya was previously active as a board member and has rejoined the team after a few years.