Archana Giri

Bio

Archana Giri comes from an agricultural family in Sindhupalchowk, where her father is a retired army officer and her mother is a homemaker. Growing up with limited access to farmland and tight financial constraints, her family faced further hardship when the 2015 earthquake destroyed both their home and her former school. Despite these immense setbacks, Archana remained determined, performing exceptionally well in her Year 10 exams. She was so driven to continue her education that she had even considered taking on a menial job in Kathmandu to pay for high school before being awarded the Samaanta Fellowship.
With the foundation's support, Archana completed her high school education in Business Management at Pentagon International College. Throughout her fellowship, she stood out as an active and reflective young leader who frequently assisted with office events and workshops while constantly working to refine her skills in time management, prioritization, and teamwork. She also expanded her impact beyond the classroom by joining Women LEAD, where she was selected as one of only thirty young women nationwide for their intensive leadership development program. Recognizing her dedication and growth, Samaanta extended a full fellowship for her to earn a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree at Thames International College.
Combining her background in business management with her passion for personal development and social leadership, Archana currently works full-time as a Training Manager and Learning Solutions Specialist at PS Learning Lounge.