# Sarita Gurung

_Nepalese philanthropist_

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Last updated: 2026-10-31

> Sarita Gurung (SAH-ree-tah GUU-rung, Nepali: सरीता गुरुङ्ग) is a philanthropist and social worker from Nepal who collects funds privately via the Facebook social network and donates to needy people.

## Quick facts

- **Citizenship:** Nepal ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q16256873#P27))
- **Occupation:** philanthropist; social worker ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q16256873#P106))

## About

She was the first social campaigner from Nepal to utilize Facebook and Twitter for social causes. Born in Dhikur Pokhari, and formerly living in Pokhara, she is currently living in the U.S. state of Colorado.

She has been involved in rescue and relief work for those who have not been able to obtain medical care, education, or housing due to financial constraints. She has worked with the Nepal-based National Innovation Centre, run by Mahabir Pun.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Sarita Gurung](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarita_Gurung) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q16256873](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q16256873) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: SaritaGurung.jpg by Pkpmnpl (CC BY-SA 4.0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:SaritaGurung.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

"Sarita Gurung". DigiNepal. Last updated 31 October 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/sarita-gurung. Retrieved 5 November 2026.