I am Apekshya Poudel, a Certified Advocate (Nepal Bar Association) based in Belfast, United Kingdom. I bring over two years of experience in fundraising, donor relations, and advocacy for sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) and gender justice, with a focus on proposal writing, grant management, and stakeholder engagement to advance feminist movement building. I completed LL.M. in International Human Rights at Queen’s University Belfast and am fluent in English (IELTS 8.0), with Hindi and Nepali as additional languages. In my role as Program Officer at Women for Human Rights in Kathmandu, I led fundraising efforts, secured grants from ifa Zivik (Germany), Womankind Worldwide (UK), and UN Women for SRHR and gender justice projects focused on SGBV and post-conflict recovery. I authored proposals, donor reports, and impact narratives, ensured donor compliance. I have collaborated with partners such as Coca-Cola Beverages Nepal and Khaalisisi to empower women in waste management and promote reproductive justice and economic resilience, while building cross-cultural partnerships to advance social justice.

Apekshya Poudel

I am Apekshya Poudel, a Certified Advocate (Nepal Bar Association) based in Belfast, United Kingdom. I bring over two years of experience in fundraising, donor relations, and advocacy for sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) and gender justice, with a focus on proposal writing, grant management, and stakeholder engagement to advance feminist movement building. I completed LL.M. in International Human Rights at Queen’s University Belfast and am fluent in English (IELTS 8.0), with Hindi and Nepali as additional languages. In my role as Program Officer at Women for Human Rights in Kathmandu, I led fundraising efforts, secured grants from ifa Zivik (Germany), Womankind Worldwide (UK), and UN Women for SRHR and gender justice projects focused on SGBV and post-conflict recovery. I authored proposals, donor reports, and impact narratives, ensured donor compliance. I have collaborated with partners such as Coca-Cola Beverages Nepal and Khaalisisi to empower women in waste management and promote reproductive justice and economic resilience, while building cross-cultural partnerships to advance social justice.

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I am Apekshya Poudel, a Certified Advocate (Nepal Bar Association) based in Belfast, United Kingdom. I bring over two years of experience in fundraising, donor relations, and advocacy for sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) and gender justice, with a focus on proposal writing, grant management, and stakeholder engagement to advance feminist movement building. I completed LL.M. in International Human Rights at Queen’s University Belfast and am fluent in English (IELTS 8.0), with Hindi and Nepali as additional languages.

In my role as Program Officer at Women for Human Rights in Kathmandu, I led fundraising efforts, secured grants from ifa Zivik (Germany), Womankind Worldwide (UK), and UN Women for SRHR and gender justice projects focused on SGBV and post-conflict recovery. I authored proposals, donor reports, and impact narratives, ensured donor compliance. I have collaborated with partners such as Coca-Cola Beverages Nepal and Khaalisisi to empower women in waste management and promote reproductive justice and economic resilience, while building cross-cultural partnerships to advance social justice.

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Language

English
Fluent
Hindi
Intermediate
Nepali
Fluent

Work Experience

Program Officer at Women for Human Rights, Nepal
December 1, 2022 - August 31, 2024
Led fundraising efforts, securing grants from ifa Zivik (Germany), Womankind Worldwide (UK), and UN Women for SRHR and gender justice projects focused on SGBV and post-conflict recovery. Authored proposals, donor reports, and impact narratives, ensuring compliance with international donor requirements and amplifying feminist movement building. Collaborated with Coca-Cola Beverages Nepal and Khaalisisi to empower women in waste management, targeting 70% female workforce representation, enhancing reproductive justice and economic resilience. Managed donor relations and Salesforce records for donor communications, ensuring data integrity and timely deliverables. Conducted cross-cultural stakeholder engagement with global partners, fostering intersectional solutions for social justice.
Short-Term Interpreter & Election Observer at Carter Center
December 1, 2017 - December 7, 2017
Supported advocacy efforts by conducting research and drafting reports on electoral integrity, engaging local stakeholders to promote social justice. Synthesised qualitative data into compelling narratives for international audiences, aligning with communication goals.
Research Intern at National Human Rights Commission, Nepal
June 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Researched SRHR and gender-based violence, drafting policy reports compliant with CEDAW to advance reproductive justice. Facilitated stakeholder engagement with government and NGOs, strengthening feminist movement building.
Legal Intern at Alpha Law Chamber
March 1, 2022 - June 30, 2022
Conducted legal research on family law, drafting documents to support gender justice cases. Engaged clients under senior lawyers, enhancing communication and cross-cultural collaboration skills.

Education

LL.M. (Master of Laws) at Queen’s University Belfast, UK
September 1, 2024 - September 1, 2025
B.A. LL.B. (Honors) at NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad, India
June 1, 2017 - April 1, 2022

Qualifications

Fellow, International Human Rights Litigation Coaching Program
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Training: Proposal Writing, Fraud Awareness, and Result-Based Management (UN Women and HomeNet South Asia)
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Industry Experience

Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Education, Government, Healthcare