Isha Gurung is a Nepali social worker based in London, known for more than 20 years of humanitarian service in Nepal. She has led impactful charity, health aid, and education campaigns, supporting underprivileged and disaster-affected communities across the country.[1]
Isha Gurung
| Born | September 30, 1973 |
|---|---|
| Birthplace | Kaski, Nepal |
| Residence | London, United Kingdom |
| Nationality | Nepali |
| Occupation | Social Worker |
| Years Active | 2000s–present |
Social Work and Campaigns
Initially, Gurung organized fundraising campaigns through social media platforms like Facebook. In recent years, she has prioritized direct and personal assistance, monitoring needs and providing help accordingly. She has supported patients lacking treatment access, children unable to attend school, and disaster-affected individuals by raising and distributing funds directly. In several of these efforts, she has collaborated with fellow social worker Sunita Gurung, working together to provide critical aid across rural Nepal and migrant communities abroad.
Her work emphasizes transparency and accountability. She ensures funds are deposited directly into the beneficiaries’ accounts and regularly updates records publicly.
Awards and Recognition
In 2024, she received the National Social Welfare Award from Season Media for her continued social efforts[2].
On May 3, 2025, she was honored by Pokhara Society Japan[3], and welcomed in another program held the same day[4].
She had previously received the Abhiyan Shree Award in 2018 for her contributions.
Notable Contributions
She launched a campaign for orphaned children in Bajura and Bajhang, raising over NPR 200,000 through Facebook[5]. She also donated NPR 100,000 to a kidney patient from Gorkha.
On May 20, 2022, she sent a wheelchair from the UK to a disabled man who had to crawl to vote[6].
Gurung also supported Mahabir Pun’s National Innovation Center by launching a financial appeal for the cause[7].
A report published on April 9, 2021 by Ujyaalo Network highlighted her continued service to Nepal even while residing abroad[8].
Relief Efforts During Crisis
During the COVID-19 lockdown, she actively participated in distributing free meals at Khulla Manch in Kathmandu. She also provided relief materials and cash assistance to fire victims in Banke and Tehrathum districts.
See also
References
- समाजसेवामा जस्तो आनन्द अरु कतै भेटिदैन: ईशा गुरुङ – PSM Nepal ↑
- ‘नेशनल सोसल वेलफेयर अवार्ड २०२४’ बाट सम्मानित ईशा माया गुरुङ – Khoj Samachar ↑
- समाजसेवी ईसा गुरुङ कास्की पोखरा समाज जापानद्वारा सम्मानित – Pokhara Press ↑
- समाजसेवी ईशा गुरुङलाई जापानमा भव्य स्वागत सहित सम्मान – Indreni Times ↑
- THT IMPACT: Campaigns launched to support Bajura kids – The Himalayan Times ↑
- घिस्रिएर मतदान गर्न बाध्य अपाङ्गलाई इशा गुरुङले बेलायतबाट पठाइदिइन् ह्वील चेयर – Shilaptra ↑
- महाबिर पुनलाई सहयोग गर्न इशा गुरुङले सुरु गरे अभियान – ScotNepal ↑
- वेलायतमा रहेर पनि निरन्तर समाज सेवामा इशा गुरुङ – Ujyaalo Network ↑