Bimal Acharya is an experienced NGO manager with over 15 years in program management, safeguarding, gender equality, psychosocial wellbeing, and child protection. He holds a master’s degree in social science, with additional qualifications in psychosocial counseling, training, and philanthropy. Bimal has worked with the projects of organizations such as UNDP, UNHCR, and the Global Fund, specializing in partnership coordination, monitoring and evaluation, and capacity building. He is dedicated to promoting equity, inclusion, and community empowerment through collaborative and rights-based approaches.
At Volunteers Initiative Nepal (VIN), Bimal Acharya serves as Program Manager, providing strategic leadership in the design, implementation, and monitoring of community-based development projects. His responsibilities include overseeing program planning, ensuring safeguarding and strengthening partnerships with local and international stakeholders, and guiding staff and volunteers through training and capacity-building initiatives. Bimal plays a key role in aligning programs with VIN’s mission of empowering marginalized communities through education, health, economy, and infrastructure development initiatives. By ensuring quality, accountability, and inclusive practices across all projects, his work directly contributes to building resilient communities and achieving sustainable development outcomes.
Bimal Acharya has extensive experience in leading community development initiatives with a focus on education, health, livelihood, and child protection. Over the past 15 years, he has successfully managed multi-sectoral programs, ensuring that projects are designed, implemented, and monitored to address the needs of marginalized communities. His expertise lies in program management, strategic planning, and monitoring and evaluation, where he has developed systems to strengthen accountability and improve project outcomes. Bimal is skilled in guiding staff and volunteers, facilitating community participation, and ensuring that all interventions are inclusive and sustainable. His ability to integrate safeguarding, gender equality, and psychosocial well-being into program delivery has contributed to long-term impact in the communities he serves.
Bimal Acharya holds a master’s degree in social science with a specialization in anthropology and sociology. He has completed professional training in psychosocial counseling, teacher training, and volunteer management, along with certifications in first aid, program management, child protection, and inclusive Mental Health & Psychosocial Support System (MHPSS). These qualifications have strengthened his ability to design and manage community-based programs that are inclusive, rights-focused, and sustainable. Identify critical skills and competencies that the staff member possesses, showcasing their strengths and areas of expertise. This may include technical skills, language proficiency, leadership abilities, or other relevant qualities.
Bimal Acharya is an active member of the American Psychological Association (APA) and maintains strong connections with professional networks in community development, mental health, and safeguarding. He has been recognized with the Best Youth Award by Jaycees for his outstanding contributions to youth empowerment and social development initiatives. His affiliations and accolades reflect his commitment to professional growth and advancing best practices in the development sector.
Bimal Acharya is deeply passionate about community development, youth empowerment, and inclusive social programs. He is particularly interested in promoting education, mental health awareness, and gender equality at the grassroots level. Beyond professional work, he actively engages in initiatives that strengthen volunteer participation, build local capacities, and foster sustainable community solutions, reflecting his commitment to creating meaningful, long-term impact.
As a new member of Volunteers Initiative Nepal (VIN), Bimal Acharya has quickly begun contributing to the organization by assessing ongoing programs, supporting project planning, and strengthening monitoring systems. He brings fresh perspectives to community development initiatives, helping align projects with VIN’s mission of empowering marginalized communities. Bimal is actively engaging with staff, volunteers, and stakeholders to enhance program effectiveness and ensure inclusive, sustainable outcomes, laying the foundation for long-term impact.
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