Bio
Amir Khokhali comes from Sindhupalchowk, a district that was severely impacted by the 2015 earthquake. The widespread destruction left him feeling deeply frustrated, but it also inspired his passion to pursue civil engineering so he could help rebuild stronger infrastructure in his village and other remote communities across Nepal. Following his Secondary Education Examination (SEE), volunteer educators from Teach For Nepal (TFN) prompted him to think critically about his future, encouraging him to apply for the Samaanta Foundation Fellowship when he expressed a strong interest in studying Science.
With Samaanta's support, Amir moved to Kathmandu and completed his high school (+2) education in Science at Pentagon International College. Adapting to an English-medium private college environment presented initial challenges, but he worked diligently to adjust to city life and excel in his studies. During his early days in the capital, visiting Narayanhiti Durbar with his fellow 6th cohort members became one of his fondest memories. Recognizing his ambitions, the foundation also assisted him with preparation classes to help him transition into engineering studies.
Bringing his journey full circle with the organization that first guided him toward higher education, Amir currently works as a Data Management and IT Coordinator at Teach for Nepal.
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