Executive Board
DECN’s general assembly elected the following board of directors/executive board. This is an apex body of DECN to steer overall business for the period of its tenure. (15th general assembly)
Harikala Thapa Magar serves as the President of the Disable Empowerment and Communication Centre Nepal (DEC-N), located in Banke District, Lumbini Province. She assumed this role on September 20, 2020, and continues to lead the organization. DEC-N focuses on empowering individuals with disabilities and facilitating effective communication within the community.
Indra Bahadur Thakali is the Vice-President of the Disable Empowerment and Communication Centre Nepal (DEC-N) in Banke District, Lumbini Province. He represents parents of individuals with intellectual disabilities. DEC-N focuses on empowering persons with disabilities and enhancing community communication.
Gokarn Acharya serves as the Secretary of the Disable Empowerment and Communication Centre Nepal (DEC-N) in Banke District, Lumbini Province. He represents parents of individuals with intellectual disabilities, contributing to DEC-N’s mission of empowering persons with disabilities and enhancing community communication.
Purnima Sharma serves as the Vice-Secretary of the Disable Empowerment and Communication Centre Nepal (DEC-N), based in Banke District, Lumbini Province. Living with low vision, she brings personal insight to her advocacy work, contributing significantly to DEC-N’s mission of empowering individuals with disabilities and promoting inclusive community development.
Lalit Bahadur Kathayat serves as the Treasurer of the Disable Empowerment and Communication Centre Nepal (DEC-N), based in Banke District, Lumbini Province. He is a person with a physical disability. In his role, he oversees and manages the organization’s financial activities, ensuring transparency and accountability in fund allocation and utilization.
Jhakka Prasad Pokharel serves as a board member of the Disable Empowerment and Communication Centre Nepal (DEC-N), based in Banke District, Lumbini Province. Living with speech related disability, he brings personal experience to his advocacy, contributing to DEC-N’s mission of empowering individuals with disabilities and promoting inclusive community development.
Ajaya Sharma is a board member of the Disable Empowerment and Communication Centre Nepal (DEC-N), located in Banke District, Lumbini Province.
Punam Soni is a dedicated member of the Disable Empowerment and Communication Centre Nepal (DEC-N), based in Banke District, Lumbini Province. Living with a physical disability, she actively advocates for the rights and empowerment of women with disabilities in her community, promoting inclusivity and equal opportunities.
Kumari Durga is a dedicated member of the Disable Empowerment and Communication Centre Nepal (DEC-N), based in Banke District, Lumbini Province. Living with a physical disability, she actively advocates for the rights and empowerment of women with disabilities in her community, promoting inclusivity and equal opportunities