Sudan Gurung Biography
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Quick Facts
| Full Name | Sudan Gurung |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 1989 A.D |
| Birthplace | Nepal |
| Nationality | Neplease |
| Profession | Social Worker |
Detail Facts
- Sudan Gurung was born in a middle-class family in Nepal.
- Before 2015, he worked in event management, performed as a DJ, and owned a nightclub.
- The 2015 earthquake motivated him to dedicate himself to social work.
- He mobilized volunteers through social media, gathering around 200 people to help.
- Reports suggest that he tragically lost his child during the earthquake.
- Volunteers provided relief in hospitals and affected regions despite lacking formal training.
- In 2015, he formed the group Hami Nepal, which became a registered NGO in 2020 with over 1,600 members.
- The organization carried out rescue missions, blood donation drives, and public awareness campaigns.
- During the COVID-19 pandemic, Hami Nepal supplied hospitals with oxygen cylinders and beds, including to Bir Hospital and the National Trauma Centre.
- A total of 520 oxygen cylinders were distributed nationwide.
- Relief operations during floods in Manang and Sindhupalchowk provided food, tents, blankets, and clothing to children and pregnant women.
- In 2023, Hami Nepal sent earthquake relief worth Rs 15 million to Turkey.
- The organization also led protest campaigns, including a seven-month Ghopa Camp in Dharan highlighting transparency issues at BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences.
- Sudan Gurung and Hami Nepal received recognition with the 360 Impact Award and Barbara Foundation Covid-19 Barista Samman Award in 2022.
- In September 2025, he led youth protests against the government’s ban on 26 social media platforms.
- The demonstrations resulted in at least 20 deaths and over 300 injuries.
- Following the protests, Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak and Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigned.
- Sudan Gurung became widely known as the president of Hami Nepal and a prominent figure in Nepal’s youth activism movement.
