Country Coordinator- Thailand
Sukanya Bhujel, Ph.D fellow

Born in Udonthani, Thailand, Sukanya, has completed her Bachelor's degree from Khon Kaen University and Master's Degree in Social Development from National Institute for Development Administration (NIDA), Bangkok. She has is now a PhD fellow of Khon Kaen University.

Before joining Global Crossroad as a Thailand Program Coordinator, she served as a Joint Country Director of a volunteer organization. During which she developed programs and arranged placements for European and American volunteers in Thailand. She also served as an Executive officer for the Center for the Protection of Children's Rights (CPCR), Foundation, an NGO located in Bangkok, Thailand. During her assignment, she has attended various national and international conferences/workshops e.g. Thailand, Laos, Bangladesh, the Philippines, etc. representing the organization and the country. Her extensive experience has been very helpful to develop and run attractive volunteering programs smoothly and effectively. She helps to bring these remarkable volunteer programs into Thailand and makes sure that they benefit both the local community and the volunteers involved.

Academic qualification

• Ph.D. fellow (Development Science): Khon Kaen University, Thailand
• M.A (Social Analysis and Planning), NIDA, Thailand
• B.A (Community Development), Khon Kaen University, Thailand
• Higher secondary, Demonstration School, Faculty of Education, Khon Kaen University, Thailand

Professional Experience

• 2000- 2003: Director of TPT Co.Ltd.
• 1998- 2000: Executive officer for the Center for the Protection of Children's Rights, Foundation, an NGO located in Bangkok, Thailand
• 1996 - 1997: Training Officer for the Thai Prasit Insurance Public Company
• 1996 - 1996: Research Associate, Agriculture and Aquatic Systems's Program, Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand

Membership

Membership: NIDA Shooting Club (1995), AIT Nepalese Society, Bangkok, Thailand, Member of the working group towards the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration's master plan and operation plan for child labor sponsored by ILO's International Program on the Elimination of Child Labor (IPEC) and UNICEF office for Thailand (15 June 1998 - 14 June 1999).

Projects handled/assigned for community services

• Building Community-based for children in Chiang Rai Province, Northern of Thailand. (1997-1998)
• Women's Involvement in Aquaculture in Nepal (2000-2004)
• Deprived children and their welfare in Banphue district, Udonthani Province of Thailand (under proceeding)
• The Analysis of Transnational Marriage in Thailand (drafting)

Interests/hobbies

She loves to be involved with international volunteering programs and related activities for the sake of community Development. She has a keen interest and would like to help the local people, especially children and the elderly, for whom she feels deeply. Thailand is undoubtedly matchless to any countries due to its natural beauty (sea beaches, northern mountains, water falls etc.), delicious foods, honest, smiling and calm people, and their culture and hospitality. She would love to see you here.