Mr Sudarshan Neupane

Mr Sudarshan Neupane received the
Australia Awards Scholarship in 2013 from the Department of Foreign Affairs
& Trade (DFAT) to undertake a Masters of Development Studies at the University
of Melbourne. Prior to receiving the scholarship, Sudarshan had vast experience
in development projects from grassroots to the national level. But he soon
realised he would have to complete further formal study if he was to pursue
development projects close to his heart. On successfully accomplishing his studies
from the University of Melbourne, Sudarshan is glad that the knowledge he
acquired is exactly what is needed for better management of development
projects for greater impact in serving most marginalized and vulnerable
groups. 

Sudarshan says “I have a strong desire to help
others. Through my two years study in Australia, I have learnt and developed an
appreciation for differences in interest and culture and how they affect
communications between different people”. While in Australia, Sudarshan also
gained valuable experiences as a Mentor and Ambassador at University of
Melbourne. In these roles, Sudarshan provided support to the prospective local
and international students to adapt themselves with the academic standards of
the University.  

Sudarshan also undertook part-time work as a Data
Entry Officer in Student Support and Business Development Departments requiring
high level administrative skills for the course conversion of Masters and PhD
students.

Sudarshan stated, “I know that the skills and
knowledge I have gained through the development studies has helped to place me
in an advantageous position when looking for employment after my return. I have
deep realization that personal satisfaction and career success is inextricably
linked”.  

Sudarshan is currently working as an Inclusive
Livelihoods Project Manager at Handicap International Nepal. He has published
half a dozen articles on social protection and disability inclusion issues in
the national daily papers after his return from Australia in December 2014.
Sudarshan’s contribution to the earthquake affected persons and their families
through Handicap International’s work have been highlighted in the embassy’s
Facebook page (Australia in Nepal) on 8 June 2015.

Sudarshan can be reached at snsudan@gmail.com or on LinkedIn as
Sudarshan Neupane.

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