Surath Giri

Surath giri

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location of Surath GiriKathmandu, Bāgmatī, Nepal
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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Simultaneous Interpreter | Entrepreneur | Chevening Scholar 2022/23 | Frederic Bastiat Fellow 2023/24 at Mercatus Center |

  • Education

    • The university of hong kong

      2010 - 2010
      Political economy
    • University of nottingham

      2022 - 2023
      Master of science - ms economics
    • Tribhuvan university

      2011 - 2013
      Master of arts - ma economics
    • Madhyapaschim vishwavidyalaya (mid west university)

      2020 - 2022
      Master of arts - ma international cooperation and development
    • School of management, tribhuvan university

      2007 - 2009
      Bbs management
  • Experience

    • Youth initiative

      Jan 2006 - Jan 2008
      General member
    • Smart club

      Feb 2008 - Jan 2009
      General secretary
    • Lead international, nepal

      Jul 2008 - Jun 2010
      Research assistant
    • Samriddhi- the prosperity foundation

      Jul 2008 - Jun 2014

      Assist Research & Publication Director in developing and implementing programs of the organizationCoordinate and conduct Research on Economic Issues and Sectors Produce policy briefs on political-economic issues Produce articles on a regular basis on current political economic issues Produce pocket books on the organization’s thematic issues (democracy, private sector development, economic freedom) Work as resource person/facilitator in public and outreach programs of the organization Show less

      • Research and Publication Coordinator

        Jul 2013 - Jun 2014
      • Research Associate

        Sept 2011 - Jun 2013
      • Research Officer

        Feb 2010 - Aug 2011
      • Program Assistant

        Jul 2008 - Jan 2010
    • Khabar south asia

      Jan 2012 - Mar 2015
      Reporter

      Identify and write news and feature articles on the current political, social and economic trends, solutions and successes happening in Nepal that can serve as models for progress throughout the South Asian region.

    • Ichm lalitpur

      Mar 2012 - Jun 2012
      Lecturer - hotel accountancy

      Instruct students on hotel accountancy as per the syllabus Prepare internal assignments and conduct regular internal examinations

    • Onion films nepal

      Dec 2013 - now
      Co-founder and director

      •Established and grew the company into a prominent audiovisual production company in Nepal specializing in the development sector•Networked with national and international organizations to drive business growth•Designed and implemented the company's educational initiative targeted at young women filmmakers in Nepal•Fundraised for the educational initiatives of the company•Wrote scripts for over 50 short documentaries-related to various topics in international development

    • Students for the advancement of global entrepreneurship (sage)

      May 2014 - Apr 2015
      National coordinator - nepal

      Plan and Coordinate all the activities of SAGE Nepal. SAGE Nepal promotes entrepreneurship among high school students.

    • Nepal language & research solutions (nlrs)

      Feb 2015 - now
      Co-founder and director

      •Established and grew the organization into one of the most prominent translation and research agencies in Nepal•Networked with national and international agencies to drive business growth•Translated over 2 million words (English to Nepali and vice-versa) for various topics in the development sector•Provided simultaneous interpretation services for national and international organizations in over 85 events

    • Chevening awards

      Sept 2022 - Dec 2023
      Scholar

      Recipient of the prestigious Chevening Award for the M.Sc. degree in the UK.

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Surath Giri
      2nd Prize Center for International Private Enterprise Mar 2013 Prize awarded for 2nd best essay on the topic on youth entrepreneurship and social transformation.
    • Awarded to Surath Giri
      Grand Prize Free To Choose Network Jul 2012 Prize awarded for the best video on the topic "What Milton Means to Me". The video contest was organized to celebrate the 100th birthday of Nobel Laureate economist Milton Friedman.
    • Awarded to Surath Giri
      3rd Prize The Fund for American Studies Feb 2011 Prize awarded for the 3rd best essay on the topic social media and its impact on society.