Dhruba Prasad Ghimire
Kathmandu, Nepal | 1 July 2026
LekhanKala.org proudly joins the Global Waste Cleaning Network (GWCN), one of the world’s largest environmental and green-energy alliances, marking a new milestone in its expanding global journey.
Spanning 36 months from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2029, this membership celebrates LekhanKala.org’s dedication to sparking environmental awareness, empowering youth, and championing sustainability through creative writing, storytelling, journalism, and media literacy.
Headquartered in the United Kingdom, the Global Waste Cleaning Network (GWCN) connects organizations, institutions, researchers, NGOs, and businesses across 187 countries to advance environmental protection, waste management, climate action, and green energy initiatives.
The network also operates a dedicated international Research Center that brings together researchers and experts to generate knowledge across a wide range of environmental and energy topics.
As a registered member, LekhanKala.org will be spotlighted in the GWCN members’ directory, unlocking global networking, special access to conferences and exhibitions, and new avenues for collaboration on environmental education and awareness.
Commenting on the membership, Dhruba Prasad Ghimire, Co-Founder & Executive Director of LekhanKala.org, said: ” We are honored to become a member of the Global Waste Cleaning Network. This membership reflects our commitment to empowering young people through education, storytelling, and journalism while encouraging environmental responsibility and sustainable development. We look forward to learning from global experts, building meaningful partnerships, and inspiring young people in Nepal to become active environmental stewards.”
With School Writing Clubs, Journalism Clubs, creative workshops, and youth programs, LekhanKala.org weaves environmental literacy, climate communication, and sustainability into its educational tapestry.
The organization sees storytelling and journalism as powerful tools to spark awareness, foster responsibility, and inspire communities to tackle environmental challenges.
This international membership further strengthens LekhanKala.org. This international membership amplifies LekhanKala.org’s drive to join forces with global partners for a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable world.
It also fuels the organization’s mission to empower young people with the knowledge, skills, and platforms they need to become responsible citizens and changemakers.
Waste Cleaning Network welcomes the organization into its international community and looks forward to contributing to GWCN‘s shared vision of protecting the environment and promoting sustainable development worldwide.
