Maya Devi Khaitu

Nepal Country Director

Maya is a dynamic team builder who has been involved in many Days for Girls projects nationally and internationally.

Maya is passionate about uplifting women and girls in Nepal, and has worked tirelessly since seeing her own home turn to rubble in the 2015 earthquake. She previously worked with the Mosaic Language Institute, the National Rehabilitation Society for the Disabled, Wheelchair Peer Training, Women Acting Together for Change, Prisoners Assistance Mission, Human-Wildlife Conflict Project and Minnesota University.

An excellent communicator, she speaks Newari, Hindi, Nepali, and English. Maya is committed to Days for Girls and empowering women everywhere.