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{{Infobox person
| name = Ujawal Jha {{Verified}}
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| alt = Photo of Ujawal Jha
| caption = Photo of '''Ujawal Jha''' <br/> (''Nepalise politician'')
| birth_name = '''Ujawal Jha'''
| birth_date = '''September 14, 1992''' 
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| nationality = '''nepal'''
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| education ='''chorikul '''
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| occupation = politician <br/> Author & Media Relations expert
| years_active = 2018 - Present
| employer =
| notable_works = '''[[UjawalJha.com]]'''
| home_town = Nepal
| height = 5ft 8 in 

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Ujawal Jha (born on 14 September 1992)[1]
is a member of the Nepal Communist Party Maoist Centre.
He is a social activist, political leader, and philanthropist. He is serving the community by filling the gap
between the government and the grassroots levels.

==Early Life and Education==
Ujawal Jha, son of Badri Narayan Jha was raised in Dhamura
town of Janakpur, Madhesi province. He attended basic and
secondary education at Shree Janata Primary School Dhamaura
Ward no.4, Mahottari, and Shree Janata Secondary School
Banauta, Mahottari. Later on, he pursued his Bachelor's Degree in
Political Science from Tribhuvan University
[2] and engaged in
various community service initiatives.
==Career==
His journey to politics began at an early age. During his college
years, he volunteered for local NGOs. His hands-on experience
allowed him to witness the serious issues causing distress to his
community i.e. inadequate access to education, healthcare, poverty
& unemployment.
[3]
His commitment to addressing societal concerns like women's
empowerment, education, health care, and rural development
remained constant. He believed that education is the key to
unlocking the opportunities for the marginalized sections of the
society.
Later on, having the leadership qualities and the determination to
bring welfare into the lives of community people. He entered into
the realm of politics to bring bigger impacts.
As a member of the Nepal Communist Party Maoist Centre, he
supported issues such as education reform, healthcare accessibility,
women's empowerment, and environmental sustainability.
As President of the Wada Committee in Balawa Municipality, he
worked consistently to promote education access, healthcare
reform, and equal opportunity for all segments of society.
He started his first simple social welfare program, providing medicines and basic medical care regardless of
people's ability to pay, under a tent close to his family home in Kanhaiya Bhawan.[4]
He established his non-profit organization known as Ujawal Jha Foundation. The motive of this
organization was to address some of the burning social challenges. He conducted literacy campaigns,
provided vocational training, and educated people about health and cleanliness.
He inspired communities and individuals to support his program, which inevitably led to bringing over
1300 people out of poverty. According to Himalayan Times articles, he is currently regarded as the first
person in Nepal to establish such programs or ideologies.
Subsequently, Jha's initiatives produced a considerable impact on people's lives, ending the cycle of

poverty. He is also a strong advocate for the promotion of SMEs in rural parts of Nepal.

He also has written a book called Bridges of Compassion: Navigating the Nexus of Social Work and

Politics Ujawal Jha book. This book contains six chapters having a detailed read into the interrelated areas

of social work and politics, from its historical foundation to the global implications of social justice.

[6]

As he believes in the power of collective work, he lives by the statement” Not all of us can do great things,

but we can do small things with great love.

==Honors==
The Yessiey Award (Yessiey Humanitarian Personality of the Year)
[7]
stands as a testament to Jha’s
relentless efforts and profound impact. It was presented to him by The Cure Initiative For Individuals With
Substance Abuse NGO.
[8]
This was awarded to Jha recognizing his previous accomplishments and inspiring his commitment to
societal improvement. His constant commitment to social issues and unwavering activism for the
underprivileged stand as an inspiration to many aspiring changemakers.
==Biography==
Bridges of Compassion: Navigating the Nexus of Social Work and Politics
[9]
==References==

[[category: politician]]

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