Kanchan Jha

Kanchan Jha is an accomplished leader and professional with extensive experience in founding and managing organizations. As the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Sano Paila (A Little Step) since December 2006, Kanchan has significantly expanded the organization's reach and established strategic partnerships, raising over USD $3 million. Kanchan also held the position of Founder and Executive President, where major plans of action, legal compliance, and team communication were developed, resulting in $200,000 in funding for community projects. As Chairman of the Board at PDL Consulting Group Pvt. Ltd. from May 2016 to September 2022, Kanchan facilitated collaboration across various sectors to drive development innovation. Additional roles include serving as a Central Member of the Nepali Congress Terai Madhesh Coordination Department and as a Correspondent for CGTN. Kanchan's background also includes an esteemed freelance journalism career with Al Jazeera English and advisory roles such as a member of the United States Embassy Youth Advisory Council. Kanchan's academic credentials include a Bachelor's degree in Public Health from the Asian College of Advanced Studies.