Nepal Team

IWEN Nepal Team



Michelle Bonneau

Director, International Programs

Michelle Bonneau is our fearless on-the-ground program instigator. Working in Nepal to educate women was Michelle's dream, and we are very proud of her courage and tenacity to make things happen.



Deepa Chaudhary

Field Mobilizer

We are especially grateful for the work of Deepa, who was once an indentured daughter herself. Deepa works to identify and educate at-risk villages and families, and facilitates agreements with the families to work with IWEN and choose education over slavery.



Sarita Chaudhary

Field Co-ordinator

As a 9 year old bonded labourer, it was seeing the master's children go to private schools while she was made to work all day that gave Sarita the desire and will for her own education. Knowing the importance of education, Sarita is now working on her Bachelor's degree in Rural Development.

With extensive experience with Tharu women's groups and development organizations, Sarita oversees the on-going development of the Mothers Micro-Credit programs.



Dinesh Raj Sapkota: Masters - English Literature

Creating Possibilities - Program Manager

Dinesh is the Program Manager in Nepal for both IWEN and our facilitating partner, Creating Possibilities. He oversees all program operations and works very closely with our Board of Directors in Canada.



Nura Basnet: BA - Business

Administrative Assistant / Finance Officer

Nura is Dinesh's right hand and is responsible for many administrative tasks that support all the programs. Her enthusiasm for IWEN's mission makes her a valuable asset in the Nepal Office. Nura's versatility regarding her networking and presentation skills as well as her financial background have rounded out the team excellently.



Buy A Brick

For $100 you can buy a brick with your family name on it and have it installed on the walls of the school. You could also dedicate the brick to someone you care about. All proceeds from this will go directly to the Cause and you will be provided a tax receipt for your contribution.

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Recent Blog Posts

  • Diane's Reflections on Nepal
    5/4/2012-My heart swells with such a mixture of emotion when I recall my time in Nepal - especially in the villages - that I find it difficult to verbalize the experience. Each picture b.. read more
  • Michelle's Update from Nepal
    4/25/2012-My Dearest Friends and Supporters This note is just to follow-up on several requests I have made over the past year. The purpose is to let you know that whatever fund.. read more
  • IWEN Cooking Class/Fundraiser
    4/19/2012-Hello Again Everyone, It's time for another tremendous opportunity to help keep the wheels at IWEN spining, while providing fun evening of cultural enter.. read more
  • IWEN Press Release
    4/17/2012-KELOWNA BUSINESS MAN AND HIS TEAM MAKING HUGE A DIFFERENCE ON THEIR “SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY HOLIDAY” Kelowna, BC - A group of self-funded volunteers have decided to ta.. read more
  • IWEN Pub Night!
    3/23/2012- UBC Okanagan School of Social Work and the BCASW is teaming up with IWEN to offer a fun filled night with food, drinks, music and a cause! We Know this night will be .. read more