Building in Nepal,for Nepal.
Media, philanthropy and enterprise. Each one exists to create work and value at home.
Lahachhap.com
An independent online news portal that I lead from Kathmandu, covering politics, society and the economy.
lahachhap.com
Best FM 88.1
A community-facing FM station in Banepa that I founded and own, run by a dedicated team, keeping local news and voices on air.
Praramva
Our philanthropic organisation for education, health, skills and disaster relief, from Piskar to Chiwang.
praramva.org
Singapore Red Cross
I oversee the society’s humanitarian and social-welfare schemes in Nepal.
Mike Restaurant & Bar
A restaurant and bar in Lazimpat, Kathmandu, with a kitchen, a terrace and a team of local staff.
mikerestro.com
Guru Uniform Industry
A garment business I founded and chair, making uniforms in Nepal, part of the same commitment to jobs at home.
Hospitality in Lazimpat.
Breakfasts, coffee and dinner on the terrace in Lazimpat. Hospitality is one more way to create steady jobs in Kathmandu.
mikerestro.comEvery venture I run is measured the same way: does it create honest work, here at home?