Anjana Dhakal

Facilitated cross-cultural dialogue with a global community of volunteers, fostering mutual understanding and reducing social isolation.

Conducted scoping and systematic literature reviews, designed and implemented qualitative research studies, and performed data coding and thematic analysis. Drafted research reports, manuscripts, and policy briefs.

Managed project implementation, human resource mobilization, monitoring, supervision, and financial management. Coordinated with local stakeholders and developed detailed implementation plans and budgets.

Promoted intercultural competence through one-on-one virtual exchanges and mentored new community members.

Conducted qualitative data analysis for a summative learning project on healthcare providers' experiences during COVID-19. Submitted a final report to the school.

Assisted in planning and executing a research project on contraceptive discontinuation, coordinated data collection, and analyzed data using statistical software. Produced reports and dashboards to communicate progress.

Developed a thesis proposal and questionnaire to study dietary habits and obesity, interviewed 100 young adults, and submitted the proposal for ethical approval.

Implemented WASH programs in rural communities, conducted monitoring and evaluation, and led hygiene education programs. Coordinated with stakeholders and produced reports.

Organized orientation sessions on gender concepts and women's issues, and hosted a film screening event.

Conducted needs assessments in schools and communities, distributed hygiene kits, and delivered hygiene promotion training. Prepared event completion reports.

Developed a research proposal on uterine prolapse, conducted interviews with 150 women, and performed data coding and analysis. Submitted a complete thesis.

Collaborated with a cross-national team to develop a business concept proposal on Azolla in rice cultivation, addressing a UN MDG.

Interviewed women about financial constraints in providing nutritious food to infants, worked with mothers to develop methods, and conducted follow-up monitoring visits.

Grade: 3.69

Activities and societies: TDR Postgraduate Scholarship in Implementation Research

Master of Science in Public Health with a CGPA of 3.69. Recipient of the TDR Postgraduate Scholarship in Implementation Research at BRAC University.

Master of Arts in Home Science with a focus on Food and Nutrition, graduated in December 2019.

Grade: 3.20

Activities and societies: IKEA Scholar

Bachelor of Science in Public Health Studies with a CGPA of 3.20. IKEA Scholar for high academic achievement and leadership in the AUW community.