Recovery after the 2015 earthquake
Kiran supported rebuilding efforts in Nepal after the 2015 earthquake, earning municipal commendations for crisis leadership during recovery.
Leadership • Community • Climate action
Rooted in Gorkha. Working for resilient futures.
Kiran Giri connects local action, public purpose, and global advocacy—from community work in Nepal to partnerships across Dallas and beyond.
Palungtar, Gorkha, Nepal → Dallas, Texas
Grounded in local knowledge.
Connected to global responsibility.
About Kiran
“The most durable change begins when communities are trusted to lead it.”
Kiran Giri is a social activist, youth entrepreneur, and policy professional turned business leader. His work is grounded in the belief that recovery, opportunity, and dignity grow through community-led action.
From local government collaboration in Palungtar to international advocacy and entrepreneurship, he brings a practical, people-first approach to complex challenges.
Education & career
A practice built across classrooms, communities, and public institutions.
Current
Doctor of Business Administration candidate
Westcliff University, California
2025
Master of Public Administration
Notre Dame de Namur University
2016
Bachelor of Social Work
St. Xavier’s College under Kathmandu University
Career thread
Community, enterprise & education
Collaborated with Palungtar Municipality; founded Dravya Group; coordinated programs with Sangsangai and VSO International Citizen Service; lectured at Nepali universities; coached graduate students at Notre Dame de Namur University.
Community work & advocacy
Showing up where the work is most urgent.
Programs that widen participation
He has led events and programs with children, youth, and women across Gorkha, Kathmandu, Dhading, Kavre, and other parts of Nepal.
A call for climate justice
He is leading 2026 flood relief for the Trishuli River basin and organizing a silent protest at UN Headquarters on September 24, 2026, calling for climate loss-and-damage grants for the Himalayas.
Featured campaign
#VisitNepal
Travel with purpose. Rebuild with solidarity.
Visit Nepal is a campaign and platform promoting Nepal as a travel destination while funding disaster recovery. It connects the beauty people seek with the communities that need enduring support.
Contact
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For partnerships, speaking, community development, and advocacy collaborations, send a note.