Bikas udhyami

A critical part of our mission has been to promote social innovation and encourage other young people to become social entrepreneurs. Therefore, from the start, we decided that it was important to document and share via our 'Bikas Udhyami Blog' the stories, insights and experiences of other young social entrepreneurs in Nepal who are changing the way business is done.


Check out our past blogs below as well as our publications 'Social Entrepreneurship in Nepal 1: Stories of Young Entrepreneurs Changing the Way Business is Done' and 'Social Entrepreneurship in Nepal 2: Stories of Young Entrepreneurs Changing the Way Business is Done'.

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SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP BLOG SERIES ISSUE NO. 10: MAKING LEARNING FUN: THE STORY OF KARKHANAJanuary 20, 2018 Bikas Uhdyami (Lokmani Subedi)
In school, there are separate classes like science, math, art etc. One of the main purposes of education is to get the students ready for work. In class, we solve the math problems for 45 minutes, but in reality, the problem doesn’t come as science or math. Read More
SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP BLOG SERIES ISSUE NO. 9: CONVERTING TRASH INTO MONEY: THE STORY OF KHAALISiSiJanuary 11, 2018 Bikas Udhyami (Lokmani Subedi)
Many people consider us as a normal agent, but we are more than that. It is just the tip of the iceberg. Below that, we are working to eliminate cultural barriers, trying to make this sector respectful and more importantly are working towards finding a long-term solution to the problem of trash. Read More
SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP BLOG SERIES ISSUE NO. 8: Solving Water Scarcity Issues in Nepal: The Story of Best PaaniNovember 20, 2017 Bikas Udhyami (Lokmani Subedi)
Most have to depend on weekly and irregular water supply and resort instead of pulling water via electric motor pumps. As the water pressure rises up, your electricity bill shoots up. But do you know that there is an easy solution to this problem? Best Paani is a social enterprise that provides the solution to the existing water scarcity and increasing demand for water through rainwater harvesting and filtration technologies. Read More
SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP BLOG SERIES ISSUE NO. 7: Danfe - Tailoring LifeSeptember 18, 2017 Bikas Udhyami (Anusha Neupane)
In the aftermath of the earthquake in 2015, many organizations were established to help victims. However, Danfe did something different, by finding a sustainable way of supporting earthquake victims focusing on disadvantaged women and girls aged 18-25. Kritishma Karki, Executive Director, and Bijeysh Ranjit, Director of Development and Administration, sat down with Bikas Udhyami and shared the story behind the establishment of Danfe and how they are empowering women to become self-employed. Read More
SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP BLOG SERIES ISSUE NO. 6: Redmud Coffee - A brand built on its rootsSeptember 10, 2017 Bikas Udhyami (Lokmani Subedi)
Aashish Adhikari, the founder of 'Redmud Coffee' is among the most successful young entrepreneurs in Kathmandu Valley. He owns his own coffee brand, sells it abroad and runs his own chain of coffee shops. In his own words, he is cultivating the habit of drinking coffee among Nepali people. Aashish Adhikari, the founder of Redmud Coffee is among the most successful young entrepreneurs in Kathmandu Valley. Read his interview to discover the story behind his journey. Read More