Antenna Foundation Nepal

Executive Committee

Rajan Parajuli

Chairperson

Kedarnath Sharma

Vice Chairperson

Laxman Upreti

Secretary

Bhumi Raj Chapagain, Ph.D.

Treasurer

Rajendra Dahal

Executive Committee Member

Rajendra Dahal is the Chief-Editor of Shikshak monthly. His career spans a little over 35 years as an editor, advisor and reporter to many news agencies. He is a founding member of the Centre for Investigative Journalism (CIJ) and many more institutions. He holds a Diploma in Journalism from Nepal Press Institute. He has written many reports on Nepali economy, rural development and environmental conservation. He was awarded the Best Reporting award instituted by Nepal Forum of Environmental Journalists (NEFEJ) in 1988 as well as the Investigative Reporting Award by Nepal Press Institute in 1996. He has also edited and coordinated as many as ten books and journals ranging from handbooks to compilation of historical papers and public debates.

Madhu Acharya

Executive Committee Member

Harikala Adhikary, Ph.D.

Executive committee Member

Ramyata Limbu

Executive Committee Member

Kiran Shrestha

Executive Committee Member

Audit Committee

Indra Shrestha

Audit Committee Member

Laxmi Basnet

Audit Committee Member

Pramod Tandukar

Audit Committee Member

AFN STAFF

Shobita Rishal

Lead Program Producer

A seasoned media professional with a Master’s degree in Mass Communication and Journalism and over 14 years of active experience in the field. From July 2015 to February 2023, served as a Sub Editor at Community Information Network (CIN), operated by the Association of Community Radio Broadcasters (ACORAB) Nepal in Chakupat, Lalitpur. Skilled in research, reporting, news and script writing, voice-over work, and various aspects of broadcasting media. Regularly produces articles and programs focused on current affairs. In addition to hands-on media work, also works as a lecturer in mass communication and journalism and serves as a professional trainer in communication skills.

Anjana Acharya

Admin and Finance Officer

Injina Panthi

Program And Business Development Manager

Amit Joshi

Office Assistant