Mr. Umesh Kumar Pandey

Executive Member

Mr. Umesh Kumar Pandey is the Founder Director of Nepal Water for Health (NEWAH) and a distinguished expert in the WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) sector. With over three decades of professional experience, he has played a pivotal role in shaping and advancing water and sanitation programs in Nepal.

Throughout his career, Mr. Pandey has been instrumental in designing and implementing community-based water supply and sanitation projects, promoting hygiene education, and strengthening institutional frameworks for sustainable WASH interventions. Under his leadership, NEWAH has grown into one of the leading organizations in Nepal dedicated to improving access to safe water and sanitation, particularly in rural and underserved communities.

His extensive experience and visionary leadership have made him a respected figure in the national and international development community, recognized for his commitment to enhancing public health and improving the quality of life through sustainable WASH solutions.