Rachita Shrestha

Bio

Rachita is pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science at Kathmandu University, where she is currently in her fifth semester, with a fully funded scholarship from the Samaanta Foundation. She believes in hard work and persistence and volunteers as a digital content creator and social media manager, aligning with the Foundation’s ethos of “paying it forward.” She has been actively engaged in community work, campaigns, and workshops, and aims to educate younger generations. She also serves as the treasurer of the Nature and Social Concern Society, demonstrating her commitment to environmental sustainability through youth programs and awareness initiatives.
Rachita has advocated for young people’s education and represented youth perspectives to policymakers through awareness programs in public schools, in collaboration with the Youth Advocacy Advisory Research Forum (YAAR), a Lincoln University project.
She has gained diverse experience through various roles. She interned at IIDE, volunteered as a tutor, and completed a month-long training with Home Loan Expert on mortgages. She also worked as a marketing member and logistics head for AIESEC’s podcast at Kathmandu University, promoting global cultural exchange. Additionally, she served as a Product Manager for AIESEC Nepal’s National Team and as a communication member at the University of Nepal for three months.
Currently, Rachita works as a Communication Intern at Project Samanjasya, a project that empowers young women with disabilities.