Leeja Tamang

Institution: Asian University for Women
Field of study: Economics
Originally from: Sindhupalchowk

“Their continuous guidance and encouragement opened the doors for me to become the first-generation learner in my family to pursue higher education.”
Leeja Tamang

Bio

Leeja Tamang is originally from Sindhupalchok and has been residing in Bangladesh since September 2024. She is an alumna of the Samaanta Foundation's 11th Cohort, a Women LEAD Nepal alumna LEADer, an Aakar Nepal Fellow, and a member of YAAR (Youth Advisory Advocacy for Research). She completed her secondary education at Shree Bhotenamlang Secondary School and her higher secondary education at V.S. Niketan Secondary School with support from the Samaanta Foundation. She is currently studying Pre-Undergraduate Studies at Asian University for Women (AUW), Bangladesh, and plans to major in Economics. She and fellow 11th Cohort Fellows Sujita Parajuli and Sabina Ghale received fully funded scholarships to pursue undergraduate education at AUW.

Led a School Leadership Program at Shree Adarsha Kanya Secondary School.
Conducted a child-marriage awareness program at Shree Bhotenamlang Secondary School.
Worked with students, schools and local authorities.
Remains interested in community-based projects and collaborative work.

Leadership and achievements

Women LEAD Nepal alumna LEADer.
Aakar Nepal Fellow.
Member of YAAR.
Led a four-month School Leadership Program.
Led an independent child-marriage awareness program.
Received a fully funded scholarship to AUW.