President, Suswasthya Nepal; Nepal Liaison
Tsering Sangpo Sherpa has been a central figure in the Acupuncture Relief Project’s work in Nepal since 2010, when he joined the organization as a medical interpreter trained through ARP’s clinical interpreter program. His skill in facilitating communication across cultures and clinical settings quickly made him an indispensable member of the team.
In 2013, Tsering partnered with ARP to establish Suswasthya Nepal (Good Health Nepal), the project’s domestic NGO. He has served as its President since its founding. Under his leadership, Suswasthya Nepal has helped guide ARP’s expansion into Makwanpur District and played a key role in developing and operationalizing the Healthy Lifestyle Center (HLC) model. Tsering is especially adept at navigating governmental and regulatory pathways, working closely with municipal offices, provincial ministries, and national agencies to advance recognition and legitimacy for integrative primary-care services in rural Nepal.
Born in Thame (a village in the Khumbu region of Nepal) to a family of professional mountaineers, Tsering grew up immersed in the Himalayan climbing community. He is fluent in Nepali, Sherpa, Tibetan, Hindi, and English. Prior to his work in healthcare, he trained in food production at the Academy of Culinary Education in Goa, India—graduating first in his class—and studied classical guitar performance through Trinity College of London.
Today, he manages the Kathmandu office of Suswasthya Nepal and oversees coordination with government partners, local communities, and international collaborators. He also operates Sherpa Khumbiyila Adventures Pvt. Ltd., a mountaineering and trekking agency. Tsering is deeply committed to expanding access to sustainable, community-based health services in Nepal and continues to be a driving force behind ARP’s mission and vision.
Interests: Trekking, mountaineering, outdoor adventure, biking, and contributing to health equity in rural Nepal.
