Biography
2026-2027 Candidate for ASPAC Vice Chair – ASPAC Convention 2026 June 24-27 Manila
DESIGNATION
- Past District Governor & Governor Council Chair, Kiwanis Nepal District
PERSONAL INFORMATION
- Date of Birth: 29 March 1973
- Nationality: Nepali
- Education: Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com)
- Spouse: Gayatri Bista
- Children: Aakrit Singh Thakuri, Aryan Singh Thakuri
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
- DIRECTOR: Century Energy Ltd. (Hydropower Project) Gausala, Kathmandu, Nepal
- CHAIRMAN: Hotel Pokhara Blue Lake Pvt. Ltd. Talbarahi Chowk, Pokhara, Nepal
- CHAIRMAN: Bake and Bloom Bakery & Coffee Shop Pvt. Ltd. Birauta-17, Pokhara, Nepal (Franchise of KAFEMANDU by CAFFEOPHILIA)
- CHAIRMAN: Delight Inn Nepal Travels and Tours Pvt. Ltd. Lazimpat-3, Kathmandu, Nepal
- FOUNDER MEMBER: Subham Saving & Credit Co-operative Ltd. Newroad, Pokhara-8, Kaski
LANGUAGES KNOWN
- Nepali, Hindi, and English
Kiwanis Leadership Journey
Tirtha Kumar Singh has been a transformative leader in the Kiwanis Nepal District, demonstrating exceptional commitment, vision, and dedication to community service since joining Kiwanis International in 2016 as a Charter President of KC Bagmati Nepal.
Leadership Positions
- 2016- Joined Kiwanis International as Charter President, Kiwanis Club of Bagmati, Nepal
- 2018-2019- Division Chair of Provision District
- 2019-2020 – Lieutenant Governor
- 2020-2021 – Chief Advisor
- 2021-2022-Vice Governor
- 2022-2023-Governor-Elect
- 2023-2024-Governor, Kiwanis Nepal District
- Honored as a Distinguished Governor
- 2024-2025 – Immediate Past District Governor (IPDG), Kiwanis Nepal District
- 2025-2026-Past District Governor & Governor Council Chair of Kiwanis Nepal District
- 2025-2026-District Chief Coordinator of Lions International District 325 I (MD 325), Nepal
Key Contributions & Achievements
- Oversaw record-breaking membership growth of more than 700 new members
- Successfully chartered 39 new Kiwanis clubs within a single KY 2023-24
- Led Nepal to achieve 2nd position globally in club growth during the Kiwanis International 2023-24 year
- Played a vital role in the transition of Kiwanis Nepal to Provision District Status by helping charter 7 clubs during 2016-17 and also played vital role to make a Full District Status in 2019-20
Major Achievements
- Contributed significantly to elevating Kiwanis Nepal to Full District Status within Kiwanis International
- Personally donated:
- USD 1,000 to the George F. Hixson Fellowship
- USD 2,000 to the Kiwanis Children’s Fund, Nepal
- Initiated impactful leadership development programs, rural outreach initiatives, and sustainable service projects throughout Nepal
- During KY 2023-24 leadership tenure, four earthquake-damaged school buildings were reconstructed in Rukum and Jajarkot with fundraising support from the Japan District under the initiative of ASPAC Chair.
Awards & Recognition
- Kiwanis International Silver Medal Award (2016-17)
- Kiwanis International Gold Medal Award (2017-18)
- Distinguished Leiutenant Governor Award (2019-20)
- Distinguished Governor & Distinguished District Award (2023-24)
- Recipient of numerous awards and recognitions from various Governors of Kiwanis Nepal District
Notable Kiwanis Milestone
One of the most defining moments of Tirtha Kumar Singh’s leadership came during his tenure as Governor when Kiwanis Nepal was officially recognized as a Full District. This historic achievement reflected years of visionary leadership, grassroots dedication, and commitment to the Kiwanis mission. Under his leadership, Nepal emerged as one of the top-performing districts globally.
Leadership Philosophy
- Strongly believes in the Kiwanis mission: “Serving the Children of the World” through action, innovation, and collaboration
- Advocates for empowering communities, mentoring emerging leaders, and maximizing service impact
- Promotes sustainable club growth and long-term community partnerships
Participation in Kiwanis International & ASPAC Conventions
Tirtha Kumar Singh has actively represented Nepal and contributed to global Kiwanis discussions
at several prestigious ASPAC and Kiwanis International conventions, including:
- 2017 – ASPAC Convention, Jeju, Korea
- 2017 – Kiwanis International Convention, Paris, France
- 2018-ASPAC Convention, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- 2020-ASPAC Convention, Kathmandu, Nepal
- 2021 – Kiwanis International E-Convention
- 2023-ASPAC Convention, Port Dickson, Malaysia
- 2024-ASPAC Convention, Adelaide, Australia
- 2025-ASPAC Convention, Kaohsiung, Taiwan