Kashi Adhikari is the CEO of Punya Foundation Inc. Kashi is a multi-linguistic, multi-talented, NAATI accredited interpreter and translator. His clients are predominantly disadvantaged and vulnerable people from various backgrounds and under developing countries. Kashi was born in Bhutan, has obtained Australian citizenship and lives in Adelaide, South Australia. Kashi worked as a schoolteacher and held the position of vice-principal in Bhadrapur, Nepal. He also served as the Apex Council Member for the BAASA . While fulfilling the role of Director of Programs of Punya Foundation, he is also a member of the Lions Club Australia. Kashi adopted Australia as home in 2008. Ever since, he is at the forefront of helping Bhutanese, Nepalese and Indian communities. As the Director of Programs, he enjoys promoting community engagement organising activities like sports, information sharing, spiritual programs, etc. Kashi can be reached @ kashiadhikari@yahoo.com

Dr Lakshmi Prasad Dhakal (MBBS, MD (UvA), MD (VU), RACP, MPH) is the founder of the Punya Foundation. Dr Dhakal is a consultant physician and has a specialisation in Geriatric Medicine and Public Health. Dr Dhakal was born in Dagapela, got his education from Bhutan, India, Nepal, the Netherlands and Australia. His work experience covers Bhutan, India, Nepal, Netherlands and New Zealand. Currently, he works for Victorian state government in a public hospital and is also affiliated with the University of Melbourne as a Senior Clinical Fellow. Besides clinical practice, Dr Dhakal is active in social welfare, social justice and advocacies. Punya Foundation’s Justice through Education and Empowerment appeals him to work for social justice. You can reach him at info@punyafoundation.org or lakshmidhakal@gmail.com.