Himalaya Dialogue and Leadership Foundation
Building bridges through dialogue and leadership
HDLF brings communities, leaders, and partners together to foster understanding, empower local leadership, and create lasting progress across the Himalayas.
Who We Are
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Himalaya Dialogue and Leadership Foundation
The Himalaya Dialogue and Leadership Foundation (HDLF) is Kathmandu based prominent think tank established in 2017 that specializes in the study and research of South Asia and globa...
The HDLF also takes a holistic approach to global issues, recognizing the interconnectedness and complexity of today's world. Through in...
12 Regions
Active across Nepal and the wider Himalayan belt
Community-Led
Programs shaped by local voices and field priorities
Cross-Border
Dialogue and cooperation across mountain communities
Registered NGO
Legally registered non-profit, established 2017
Our Team
Meet our professional team
Experienced leaders and specialists dedicated to dialogue, development, and compassionate work across the Himalayan region.
Dr. Buddhi Prasad Sharma
President
Dr. Buddhi Prasad Sharma, an associate professor, currently based in Ka...
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Senior Fellow Tejindra Adhikari
Board Member
Science, technology and civil aviation expert.
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Senior Fellow Rajeshwor Pandeya
Board Member
Expert: Science, Innovation, Botany Research, and New Development
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Er. Rajesh Yadav
Senior Expert
Expert on Information Technology, AI, and Social Media Development
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Senior Fellow Dr. Piyush Shreshtha
Senior Expert
Expert on Economics, Finance, and New Development
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Senior Fellow Er. Ramesh Thapa
Board Member
Infrastructure, urban planning and city development expert.
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Senior Research Fellow Barack Lujia Bao
Senior Expert
Mr.Barack Lujia BaoPhD Scholar,, currently based in Institute of Malaysi...
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Associate Professor Dr. Imran Ur Rahman
Senior Expert
Expert on Applied economics with focus on development, environment, trad...
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Senior Fellow Dr. Ainur Slamgazhy
Senior Expert
Expert on Media Studies, China-Central Asia, and Culture studies. Curren...
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Our Vision
A Himalayan region where every community has the dialogue, leadership, and resources to shape its own sustainable future.
Our Mission
To strengthen mountain communities through inclusive dialogue, leadership development, and programs that create lasting social and economic impact.
What We Do
Programs that serve communities
Dialogue forums, leadership development, education, and environmental stewardship — always led by local needs and voices.
Dialogue & Peacebuilding
Community forums, youth dialogues, and mediation programs that build trust across divides.
Women & Leadership
Training, savings groups, and leadership fellowships for women in mountain communities.
Our Approach
How HDLF works with communities
A people-first methodology refined over 15 years of field work across the Himalayan belt.
Listen
Community needs assessments, stakeholder interviews, and participatory research.
Co-create
Programs designed with local leaders, respecting culture and local knowledge.
Implement
Local teams deliver programs on the ground with measurable outcomes.
Our Impact
Changing lives across the Himalayas
Every number represents real people — families, students, and leaders building a better future together.
120+
Communities reached
2,000+
Families supported
340
Schools engaged
50+
Active programs
News & Events
Latest from HDLF
Programs, dialogues, and field updates from across the Himalayan region — current activities and what is coming next.
The Enduring Vulnerability of LiberalDemocracy
The Enduring Vulnerability of LiberalDemocracyWilliam A. Galston ISSUE DATE: July 2020 VOLUME: 31&nb...
The World-Minus-One Moment
The World-Minus-One Moment Managing the global order with an antagonistic Washington. January 5, 2026...
Bilahari Kausikan: On international law and foreign policy
Bilahari Kausikan: On international law and foreign policyYou asked me to consider whether the ongoing global conflicts...
BRICS 2026 Summit
Key Outcome: The summit concluded with the adoption of the New Delhi Declaration, which emphasized:Global South Focus: P...
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Publications
Research & reports
Policy briefs, research papers, and annual reports documenting HDLF's work across the Himalayan region.
International
BRICS 2026
BRICS New Delhi Declaration: Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability (September 12, 2026
International
United Nations: History, Challenges, and Future Reform
Since joining the United Nations in 1955, Nepal has served as a steadfast pillar of multilateralism and collective secur...
Research Paper
China-Nepal Relations A Cooperative Partnership in Slow Motion
Abstract: Despite the long-standing friendship between Nepal and China,their relationship has developed rather slowly si...
Research Paper
Belt and Road Overview of Developing Countries like Nepal
Abstract: Since the formal launch of the China-led Belt and Road Initiative(BRI), it has received both positive and nega...
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