Our Mission & Leadership

Guiding principles and dedicated leaders driving change

Vision

SOUP will be recognized among its stakeholders as the facilitating organization charged with bringing about positive changes in the education, environmental sanitation, health and livelihood as well as community development of the urban and sub-urban poor communities.

Mission

SOUP enables women, men and children of the urban and sub-urban poor communities to bring about the positive changes in their livelihood by empowering and raising awareness on individual and community issues.

Our Focus

We address the multifaceted challenges faced by urban poor, including economic hardship, lack of education, limited civic awareness, inadequate health services, and environmental concerns.

Our Objectives

Capacitate community women for collective efforts to analyze common problems and take initiatives for solutions through micro credit programs and group organization
Support skill development and capacity building for income generation
Organize children for the development of their educational, intellectual and personal capacity
Increase access towards local authorities, NGOs and related agencies for addressing community problems
Sensitization regarding environment, sanitation and health to lead a healthy lifestyle
Capacity building of community based organizations and institutes

Board of Directors

Leadership Term: 2081 B.S. to 2083 B.S. (2024-2027)

Gujeshwori Shrestha

Gujeshwori Shrestha

Founder President / Patron

Bijaya Malla

Bijaya Malla

President

Mahendra Shakya

Mahendra Shakya

Former President

Ratnashova Chitrakar

Ratnashova Chitrakar

Vice-President

Shree Krishna Maharjan

Shree Krishna Maharjan

Treasurer

Kadam Lal Maharjan

Kadam Lal Maharjan

Secretary

Hasina Shakya

Hasina Shakya

Member

Balram Maharjan

Balram Maharjan

Member

Kedareshwor Man Sthapit

Kedareshwor Man Sthapit

Member

Chandra Krishna Maharjan

Chandra Krishna Maharjan

Member

Rejina Joshi

Rejina Joshi

Member

SOUP Members

SOUP Members are the people who help guide the important decisions of the organization. They have the right to vote on major plans, policies, and changes that shape SOUP's future.

Currently, there are 38 SOUP members in the organization who actively engage in discussions and ensure that SOUP's mission and goals remain aligned with the needs of its beneficiaries and partners.

The Board of Directors is elected from these SOUP members, ensuring that the leaders of the organization come from people who already understand and support SOUP's goals.