Sonam is a Berlin-based Programmes Officer who joined the UWCIO in September 2023. She is engaged in the National Committee capacity building initiatives, with a particular focus on selections.
Sonam was born and raised in Kathmandu, Nepal. She completed her B.A. and M.A. in Political Science in Germany.

Prior to joining UWC, she worked as a research assistant for the Heidelberg Academy of Sciences and Humanities. Sonam’s interests range from political sociology and history to film and literature. Having engaged with educational initiatives in the past as well, she truly believes in the role that education can play to materialize positive changes in the world.

In her spare time, Sonam delights in reading and going to the cinemas - with Kino Babylon being her favourite cinema in Berlin. She also likes wandering around the city’s several neighbourhoods and flohmarkts. 
 

Contact Details

Email: sonam.gurung@uwcio.uwc.org