Mr. Himal Mahat is 29 years old active young citizen of Nepal. His academic specialization is Sociology and Rural Development in Bachelor’s degree. His professional expertise includes youth engagement in the different sector and research, training facilitation, peace-building and community development. He has also been awarded National Youth Award 2016 from Ministry of Youth and Sports (MoYS).
He was elected as the president of AYON from August 2016 to 2018. He has also been involved in various civil society organizations including Nagarik Aawaz (Peace Ambassador), Youth Partnership for Development and Peace Nepal (YSP – Nepal, Ramechhap as Founder President), UTTHAN – Nepal (Founder General Secretary), Nagarik Aawaz (Peace Builder) and Namuna Integrated Development Council (NAMUNA) Rupandehi, Youth for Youth campaign (co-national coordinator), District Cooperative Union Ramechhap (General Secretary).
He got involved in youth sector in 2005 as a youth volunteer at Nagarik Aawaz, Lalitpur, Nepal. He led various social, youth and women issues movement in the district and national level. Now, he is also a successful youth entrepreneur in Nepal.
