About Us and Our Team

RESQ Nepal Foundation is a dedicated non-profit social enterprise with a mission to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome Nepal’s stray and abandoned animals, with a focus on dogs and cats.

11/11/20241 min read

Our Team

Our team at RESQ Nepal Foundation brings together expertise, dedication, and a shared passion for animal welfare. Led by compassionate animal advocates and professionals in veterinary care, animal management, marketing, and finance, our team strives to create lasting change in Nepal’s approach to animal welfare.

Patrons: Dr. Krijn de Best and the de Best Family, whose support and vision for animal welfare in Nepal inspire our mission and guide our initiatives.

Board of Directors:

Subarna Newar – Managing Director
Dinesh Tripathi – Legal Expert
Dr. Ram Mandal – Veterinary Expert
CA Umesh Raj Poudel – Finance Expert
Navaraj Adhikari – Program Expert
Shristi Shrestha – Animal Advocate
Sugam Acharya – Entrepreneur
Prakash Rai – NRN and Animal Advocate

Management Team:

Vivek Rai – Executive Manager, overseeing strategic planning, operations, and fundraising
Sunny Rajopadhyaya – Business Development Manager, managing partnerships and PR
Prashil Neupane – Operations Manager, responsible for HR policies and legal compliance
Financial Manager – Budgeting, procurement, and financial stewardship
Medical Supervisor – Establishing and supervising veterinary protocols

Our team works hand in hand with local veterinarians, animal handlers, and a growing network of volunteers to rescue and care for animals, spread awareness, and promote sustainable change in animal welfare across Nepal. Together, we are proud to carry forward the mission of RESQ Nepal Foundation to build a compassionate society for all animals.