Dr. Laxmi Tamang, Ph.D

January 22, 2025 | Katie Hilborn

Dr. Laxmi Tamang, a distinguished public health professional from Nepal’s indigenous marginalized ethnic community, holds a Ph.D. in Gender Power Relations in Sexual and Reproductive Health from the University of Sydney, Australia. With over 20 years of experience in the development sector, she is a trailblazer in evidence-based advocacy, training, and translating policy into actionable practice.

Dr. Tamang has held pivotal leadership and management roles, driving the strategic vision of national and international organizations. As a co-founder of the Midwives Association of Nepal (Midwifery Society of Nepal) and a founding board member of the Community Leadership Foundation Nepal, she has been instrumental in championing women’s health and empowerment. Currently, she represents the South-East Asia region as a board member of the International Confederation of Midwives and serves as Vice Chairperson of the women-led network organization, Beyond Beijing Committee Nepal. Her work focuses on advancing sexual, reproductive, maternal, and adolescent health while promoting women’s rights and gender equality.

A passionate advocate for midwifery, Dr. Tamang has collaborated with the Government of Nepal to establish and strengthen the midwifery profession. She is committed to fostering a culture of evidence-based decision-making, both in-person and through social media platforms. With a background in nursing, a Master’s degree in Public Health from the University of New South Wales, and a Ph.D., Dr. Tamang bridges the gap between communities and donors. Her notable achievements include facilitating land acquisition in Ghyangphedi to establish the Ghyangphedi Girls Empowerment Center in partnership with the Creative Red Panda Women’s Group and Compass Rose International.

Since earning her doctorate in 2015, Dr. Tamang has devoted herself as a full-time volunteer, excelling in coordination, networking, and collaboration to create meaningful, lasting impacts in her community and beyond.

MEET THE AUTHOR

READ MORE

19 Oct - Emotional Health INpowerment Mental Awareness Spirit Health

13 Ways to Improve your Spiritual Wellness for Teens

In the hustle and bustle of modern life, it’s all too easy to become fragmented, detached, and overwhelmed. The demands of work, family, and daily responsibilities can leave us feeling […]

READ MORE

1 Feb - Body Health

Easy ways to stay Healthy

Making changes to your way of life should not be extreme and difficult. Making little changes will eventually show results over time. Being in a good healthy condition is more […]

READ MORE

4 Feb - Body Health Emotional Health Mental Awareness

Dangers of Sleep Deprivation In Teens

Almost everyone knows how our days drag on when we haven’t gotten sufficient rest. Absence of rest can make us have a short attention span, grumpy, lack focus, and be […]

READ MORE

1 Feb - Internships & Career

7 Reasons to Complete an Internship

I’ve been working with students for 10 years and have noticed a trend amongst the most confident and successful high school graduates with regard to being college and career-ready. They […]

READ MORE

18 Oct - Career Path Purpose Travel

How Travel after High School Can Help Shape Your Future

As the impending culmination of high school education approaches, the expansive realm of uncertainty regarding the next chapter in life looms large, casting a shadow over the minds of many […]

READ MORE

Never miss an edition!

Get our newsletter every Tuesday of each month.