U.S. Embassy Youth Council 2014 Member Profile

Member’s Bio Book 1

U.S. Embassy Youth Council 2014

Member’s Bio Book

U.S.Embassy Youth Council

2014

U.S. Embassy Youth CouncilC/OYUWA60, Nirajan Bikram Marga, Bhimsengola Kharibot -34, Kathmandu, Nepal GPO 8973, NPC 593 Email: [email protected]: (+977 1) 4486538, 4487743 Web: http://usyc-nepal.orgFacebook: https://facebook.com/USYACN


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The US Embassy Youth Council (USYC) was created in 2011 by the U.S. Embassy Kathmandu in order to interact directly with Nepal’s youth about the issues that concern them and to encourage young Nepalis to become active in their communities. The USYC is a unique platform for motivated Nepali youths from all walks of life to learn from each other where it serves as a powerful platform for young people to connect with each other in a way that transcends traditional identifiers such as caste, class, religion, professions and regional distinctions.

This year, the USYC 2014 has 53 highly motivated youth from all over Nepal out of which 23 are female members, and the group is vastly diverse in terms of their area of specialization. There are members who bring years of experience – from media to technology; education to politics, sports, health, development and environment.

U.S. Embassy Youth Council - NepalS.N. Name Email Contact Number

1 Akhanda Upadhaya [email protected] 9851034507

2 Anandeeta Gurung [email protected] 9849534789

3 Anil Acharya [email protected] 9841727012

4 Anisha Pokharel [email protected] 9849160722

5 Anjila Ghimire [email protected] 9851197209

6 Anup Raj Upreti [email protected] 9841880323

7 Arjun Prasad Dahal [email protected] 9744022254

8 Ashesh Ghimire [email protected] 9841442286

9 Ashmita Verma [email protected] 9849962825

10 Asmita Dhital [email protected] 9851195550

11 Bharat Man Shrestha [email protected] 9803362518

12 Binit Gurung [email protected] 9843455227

13 Biplob Acharya [email protected] 9841959673

14 Devika Rai [email protected] 9849484614

15 Faija Parween [email protected] 9808558121

16 Govinda Shiwakoti [email protected] 9841842878

17 Greejesh Prakash [email protected] 9840061791

18 Gyanendra Prasad Acharya [email protected] 9841032927

19 Isha Subedi [email protected] 9841611675

20 Janak Bahadur Dwal [email protected] 9848610381

21 Jayanti Gyawali [email protected] 9849145358

22 Khagendra Acharya [email protected] 9841746953

23 Khusboo Gupta [email protected] 9843536251

24 Kishor Ghimire [email protected] 9813256671

25 Kriti Khatri [email protected] 9841715657

26 Laxman Khatiwada [email protected] 9841499996

27 Manika Jha [email protected] 9844243214

28 Manish Basnet [email protected] 9841587988

29 Miss Kalawati Bishwakarma [email protected] 9807482390

30 Nabaraj Shrestha [email protected] 9841574024

31 Natasha Sharma [email protected] 9842245181

32 Noor Dangol [email protected] 9841880542

33 Pankaj Chhetri [email protected] 9802031765

34 Pavitra Gautam [email protected] 9841620844

35 Pawan Poudel [email protected] 9846040375

36 Pradeep Bashyal [email protected] 9841032928

37 Pradeep Ghimire [email protected] 9849033939

38 Pragya Panthi [email protected] 9843483546

39 Prashikshya Bhattarai [email protected] 9841880844

40 Pratikchhya Panta [email protected] 9841601126

41 Rabindra Shrestha [email protected] 9841664845

42 Ram Babu Sapkota [email protected] 9841038093

43 Ranjan Kafl e [email protected] 9847200219

44 Reecha Acharya [email protected] 9841498666

45 Rita Giri [email protected] 9841293170

46 Rupak Aryal [email protected] 9841010868

47 Santosh Pradhan santosh.pradhan 9801033396

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48 Sarita Shrestha [email protected] 9841310054

49 Sirjan Adhikari [email protected] 9843035097

50 Smriti Dhungana [email protected] 9803219655

51 Sushil K.C. [email protected] 9818666725

52 Suvechhya Manandhar [email protected] 9841134868

53 Swaviman Acharya [email protected] 9849155476

S.N. Name Email Contact Number


Akhanda Upadhaya Akhanda Upadhaya, from Dolpa is a medical student at Patan Academy of Health Sciences. An awardee of Abraham Conservation Award-2007 from WWF Nepal, Akhanda is currently Vice President of Youth for Nature, Nepal. He worked as a Junior Ranger at Shey Phoksundo National Park and has already been the President of Junior Red Cross Circle and National Conservation Eco-Club, Dolpa.

Anil Acharya An Engineering student, Anil Acharya is an active member of various youth clubs- Civil Club Himalaya College of Engineering, Ranibari youth Club Kathmandu, Oasis Club Kathmandu and Samakushi Youth Club. Anil has participated in health camps and survey trainings, and won several outstanding awards during his academic period.

Anandeeta GurungAnandeeta Gurung, an awardee of PEER (Partnership for Enhanced Engagement in Research) Scholarship, is a Masters student of Environmental Science and Natural Resource at Kathmandu University. As a participant in various national and international workshops and training, Anandeeta is well skilled in using Rapid Field Assessment Protocol and Multi-habitat Sampling Protocol for water quality assessment. She has also carried out researches on environmental issues, on mentorship of environment scientists and professionals. Her interests are gardening, travelling and blogging.


Anjila Ghimire Originally from Tanahun, Anjila Ghimire recently completed her MBBS from College of Medical Sciences, Bharatpur, Chitwan. At present, Anjila works as a Medical Officer at Damauli Hospital and is a Vice president of Wake up Youth, Nepal.

Anisha PokharelA prolific communicator, Anisha Pokharel is a student of Forestry and has worked as a radio presenter in Radio Sarangkot 104.6 MHz, Times FM 90.6 MHz and CJMC FM 106 MHz. Anisha is currently the Executive Member in Bird Conservation Nepal and General member in green organization situated at Institute of Forestry, Pokhara - Society for Wildlife Research and Conservation.

Anup Raj UpretiAnup Raj Upreti is currently doing his Doctorate of Pharmacy at Kathmandu University and has participated in a significant number of national and international conferences and workshops on pharmaceuticals and research. He has worked as a vice secretary cum student exchange officer for Nepal Pharmacy Students’ Association and was successful in connecting Nepal Pharmacy Students’ Association to international pharmaceutical student Federation through student exchange program. Beside this, he also represented medical students in the Forum of Technical Student committee of medical students as a secretary and had also worked on community clubs of his community as a president. At present, he is working as a part time lecture at different diploma level colleges.


Arjun DahalSecretary of Participatory Rural Development Program, Arjun Dahal is a journalist. He is currently doing is Bachelors at Hanumanteshwor Campus, Dolakha.

Asmita Dhital A highly motivated Social Work student, Asmita Dhital is a program co-ordinator at SAATH and Program Presenter at Citizen FM 94 MHz (The Human Face). Trained on Problem Based Learning organized by Holistic Partnership in Social Work and Health Care Education, Project HOPE, Finland, Ms. Asmita has gained field experience from various community organizations like Gafney Bhawan, A Rehabilitation Centre for Mentally Challenged Children, Social Service Centre, Jawalakhel etc.

Ashesh GhimirePublicity Department Head (Central Secretariat Member) of All Nepal National Free Students Union (ANNFSU), Ashesh Ghimire is a Masters of Arts student at Tribhuwan University. His political career started in 2000 as a member of Jhapa District Committee, ANNFSU and soared up from Vice President to President of Purbanchal (PU) Central Committee, ANNFSU.


Bharat Man Shrestha Bharat Man Shrestha completed his Masters of Public Health from Northumbria University, United Kingdom (Tshering Lama Scholarship) and is currently working as a UNV National LGBT Human Rights Officer in UNDP. With his excellent knowledge in public health issues, including Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender (LGBT) issues, Bharat was a former National Program Officer at Federation of Sexual and Gender Minorities, Nepal (FSGMN). He has also contributed in a number of researches on gender and health issues.

Asmita VermaOriginally from Dhading, Asmita Verma is an activist at Nepal Student Union at Padmakanya Multiple College. She is pursuing her Bachelor’s degree in English literature and Social Work.

Binit GurungA student of Social Work and English Literature at St. Xavier’s College, Binit Gurung is currently working as an English language instructor at Himalayan Wisdombell Education Pvt. Ltd. Kathmandu. As a skilled and creative writer, Binit has presented papers on social issues in national and international conferences, and successfully published a number of articles on national daily newspapers.


Biplob AcharyaBiplob Acharya, an awardee of NESA UGRAD scholarship program funded by the US Department of State, is doing his BA at Ratna Rajya Laxmi Campus. Biplob was a former Secretary of National Disabled Youth Network and former Treasurer of Blind Youth Association Nepal.

Devika Rai A recent Public Health graduate from Nobel College (Pokhara University), Ms. Rai is an Executive Member of YUWA and currently works as a Deputy Team Leader at HIV & AIDS and SRHR Unit of YUWA. A sincere personality, Devika aspires to become a Public Health Professional and Researcher.

Faija ParweenFaija Parween, an outgoing student of Business Administration at Ace Institute of Management, is inclined towards event planning, film making and drama and won several prizes for her talents in the aforementioned fields. Faija has already worked as event manager for the Women for Children, The Storytellers, Dabar Milan 2013, 41st ISAAME Forum 2014 and other prestigious events. She is now working in Kathmandu Guest House Group of Hotels and Resorts in event management department.


Greejesh PrakashA young technology enthusiast, Greejesh Prakash is a mechanism designer at Robotics and Automation Centre, IOE and is currently doing his Bachelors in Industrial Engineering at IOE, Tribhuvan University. He also works as a Sub-coordinator at SOMES Nepal and Treasurer at SOIES Nepal.

Govinda SiwakotiGovinda Siwakoti is Kathmandu based independent film-maker. He is one of the founders of the Onion Films which produces short movies, documentaries and trains young people on film-making. Currently enrolled in Master’s in Media Technology (MMT) at Shepherd College, Kathmandu. Photography and travelling are his passion. He directs edits and writes movies. His short films-In 3 Years, Khoja/Search, SMS, Think Ecologically, Panch Pokhari, Aakashmik Labh, Post Partum Depression, and Journey of a Soccer Coach have been screened at several national and international film festivals.He was also grantee of Youth Action Fund (YAF) 2013.

Gyanendra Prasad AcharyaThe co-founder of Swarnim Nepal, Gyanendra Prasad Acharya has immense interest in sports. He is also a football analyst with a significant number of articles published in National Newspaper and Magazine. He was also a part in establishing the first child club in Nawalparasi, “Baal Yojana Samuha” in 2001. Gyanendra is currently pursuing his graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering at Kathmandu University and is working as a Technical Director at Palhi Sports Club, Nawalparasi.


Isha SubediAn outstanding student of law at Kathmandu School of Law, Isha Subedi currently works as a Research Assistant at Beed Management Pvt. Ltd. Isha has gained national and international experiences through participation in moot court competitions and related events. She has also interned at various judicial institutions and has continuously worked in projects promoting legal and social justice.

Janak Bahadur DwalJanak Bahadur Dwal, a Masters’ student in Rural Development at Tribhuwan University, is a Chairperson at District youth Networking (DYN), Bajhang. He has already worked as a Social Mobilizer at District Development Committee of Bajhang and as a Secretary at Youth NGO Federation (YNF), Bajhang branch. Janak is well skilled in survey, report writing, facilitation and project management.

Jayanti GyawaliA devoted social worker, Jayanti Gyawali is a student of Medical Imaging Technology at Chitwan Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Bharatpur. She is a former Community Service Director at Rotaract Club of Bharatpur.


Khagendra AcharyaA student of science, Khagendra Acharya was the youngest participant in 63rd Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting, Germany and was a head of young scientist of Nepal for 6th Asian Science Camp held at Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel. Khagendra has been awarded with several honours and prizes for his active participation and impressive academics at his college.

Kalawati BishwakarmaKalawati Bishwakarma is currently studying Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) at Institute of Medicine Kirtipur Ayurveda Campus, Kirtipur.

Khusboo GuptaKhusboo Gupta, a student of M.A., is a Research Assistant at Nepal Institute of Development Studies, and is a Committee Member of Initiative Nepal. A skilled manager and decision maker, Khusboo aspires to excel in her career.


Kishor Ghimire As a resident of Kaverpalancowk,Kishor who studied at Nepal Mega College. He has been actively involved into various college prorgams.

Kriti Khatri Kriti Khatri is the freelancer writer and is founding member of Astitwa foundation where she manages astitwa.com as well as different programs of the organization. Currently she is pursuing MSc in Chemistry from TU.

Laxman KhatiwadaLaxman Khatiwada, the current President of Management student circle of Purbanchal University is doing his BBA at College of Information Technology and Engineering, Tinkune. He is a highly motivated individual who wants to become a social change maker utilizing his knowledge and skills learned at various social organizations. Laxman is a Regional Partnership Manager at We Inspire Nepal.


Manish BasnetStudent of Environmental Engineering, Manish Basnet is a Consultant at Birat Infrastructure Development Pvt. Ltd., Birat Group, Nepal and Program Director of the project Birat Sustainable Development Initiative. Mr. Manish has already presented his papers on various issues of environment at national and international events.

Manika JhaManika Jha, originally from Janakpur, is a journalist. She is associated with local and national media houses like Radio Janakpur FM, Kantipur FM and Rajdhani National Dainik now working with Annapurn post daily. Manika is a receiver of the Youth Ambassador Award from Universal Peace Federation and Mahila Sasakatikaran Patrakarita Puraskar from Women, Children and Social development Ministry.

Dr. Nabaraj ShresthaA graduate of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Dr. Nabaraj Shrestha is currently a Veterinary Officer at Regional Directorate of Livestock Services (RDLS), Surkhet. He has carried out several researches on environment and agricultural issues, with a few published in international online journals.


Natasha SharmaNatasha Sharma, Vice-President of Youth For Blood, is doing her Bachelors in Business Studies at metropolis college (AIMS college) Biratnagar, and is an RJ on Radio Magazine ‘Yuwa Saathi’. She is also a coordinator of ‘lady blood donor’ campaign of youth for blood.

Noor DongolNoor Dongol studies environmental science at Tri-chandra College. At present, Ms. Noor is working as a Vice- President of Global Green.

Pankaj ChhetriAn esteemed IT graduate, Mr. Pankaj Chhetri started his career as an intern at Midas Technologies. A purpose of making a difference with ICT in his mind, he then joined Equal Access Nepal in the capacity of ICT Manager. To promote ICT amongst youths and to find new ways of women empowerment through ICT, he was appointed the International Telecommunication Union’s (ITU) Ambassador for Nepal. He conducted a seminar on Int’l Girls in ICT Day for the first time in Nepal. Mr. Chhetri aspires to put his footprints by making an impact in women empowerment and local businesses for young people using the means of ICT.


Pawan PoudelAs a resident of Damauli, Tanahaun, Mr. Poudel is a post-graduate in Communications and Journalism from Polygon College. He is the Co-Editor of Damauli Khabar Daily, News Chief of Damauli F.M., Reporter of both the National Television and Aarthik Abhiyan Daily and is involved in many organizations.

Pavitra GautamCo-Founder & CEO of Karkhana and Member of Nepalese Young Entrepreneurs Forum, Mr. Gautam live in Kathmandu. He worked as the Founder & General Secretary of Robotics Association of Nepal (RAN) between December 2010 till February 2013 and Technical Supervisor at Educationsansar.com from May 2006-Oct 2007.He was Founder Member of Disaster Management Committee in ward 17 in 2005. As a graduate of Engineering, Electronics and Communication from Kathmandu Engineering College, he was involved in the Robotics Club of the college from 2008- 2010.

Pradeep BashyalA student of Master in International Relations and Diplomacy at Tribhuvan University, Mr. Pradeep Bashyal is the Junior Sub Editor of Nepal Magazine. He has written fortnightly youth column for Kantipur Daily and worked as an Editor in the USHA Child Magazine. His work has appeared in regional and international publications including Asian Geographic, Asia News and has contributed reporting for The Washington Post. His documentary “Looking the Un-eyed Way”, has highly appreciated. He has participated in several international summits like International Student Energy Summit, South Asian Youth Conference, and South Asian Peace Youth Camp. He is also the co-founder of Greenhood Nepal core-member of Worldwide Nepalese Student’s Organization (WNSO). He blogs at www.pradeepbasyal.com.np”


Pradeep GhimireA B.A. major in Journalism and English Literature, Mr. Ghimire lives in Bhaktapur. He has been promoting the spirit of debating in Nepali academics, media and public sphere as a debater, trainer, coach and judge in international level since 2012. A textbook author, he is Personality Development Program (PDP) Coordinator at Bridgewater International College as well. He is active in Nepali Leoism as the Original President of Kathmandu Central Town Leo Club. Mr. Ghimire worked as Associate Director at ‘The Open Space’ inspirational English TV talk show and as Program Coordinator at Smart Club in the past.

Pragya PanthiStudying (BAMS) Bachelors in Ayurvedic medicine and surgery in Shree Mithila Ayurvedic medical college and research center from Janakpur, Ms. Panthi is a resident of Gulmi. She has participated in many competitions like debate, poem, chess etc. to name few.

Prashikshya BhattaraiPrashikshya Bhattarai is a student of Humanities at National Integrated College and volunteers at various organizations working for the persons with disabilities. Ms. Prashikshya is a Founder and Executive Member of Bright Star Society.


Rabindra Shrestha A graduate in Bachelor of Science from Saint Peter’s College, Jersey City, NJ, Mr. Shrestha is a Consultant at World Bank, Kathmandu, Nepal. He is also the Director in Bloom Nepal School, Ekantakuna, Lalitpur, Nepal. An inhabitant of Kathmandu, he worked as Tax Analyst in Goldman Sachs & Co, Jersey City, New Jersey, USA.

Pratikchhya PantaA recent graduate of Public Health from Tribhuwan University Institute Of Medicine and currently studying Master in Food and Nutrition from Padmakanya Multiple Campus, Ms. Pratikchhya Panta hails from Kavre. She worked as a Field Researcher in Nepal Health Research Council from April 2013- January 2014 and Staff Nurse in National Academy of Medical Sciences, Bir Hospital from November 2008- November 2009.

Ram Babu SapkotaA resident of Kavre, Mr. Ram Babu Sapkota is a graduate of Business Studies from Public Youth Campus and is also pursuing second Bachelor on Economics at Nepal Arts Campus. Currently a Program Co-coordinator at Youth Action Fund program of Change Fusion Nepal. He is a former Program Mobilizer at Human Rights and Environmental Education Centre, Kavre.


Ranjan KafleStudent of the both ongoing courses BA (Political Science, Anthropology/Sociology) from Tri-Chandra Campus and Bachelors of Architecture from Institute of Engineering (IOE) Pulchowk Campus, Mr. Kafle is the Managing Director of Takura Engineering Consultancy and Builders (Shankhamul) and Architect and Planner at Vector Institute of Technology ( Kupandole). He is from Chitwan.

Reecha AcharyaGraduate of Development Studies from National College, Reecha is employed as a Secondary level school teacher at Euro School, Handigaun Kathmandu. Worked as an Assistant coordinator for USAID/ Nepal Transition Initiative and ROSA Luxemburg funded project under Radio Sagarmatha, she is a dweller of Chabahil-7, Kathmandu.

Rita GiriA present bachelor student of Kathmandu School of Law (Bhaktapur), Rita Giri hails from Lumbini. She has been working as a Treasurer in Nepalese Law Students’ Association in Kathmandu School of Law Chapter and Communication Officer in Amnesty International Fusion Youth Network.


Santosh PradhanAn attendee of Harvard Business School in Executive Education - Leading Your Small Business Through It’s Lifecycle, Entrepreneurial and Small, Mr. Santosh Pradhan holds various positions such as Chairman at Center For Economics and Financial Studies, Founder & CEO at InterContinental Systems Inc. and Founder & Chairman at Nepal Derivative Exchange Limited(NDEX). Tremendously skilled and experienced Santosh was also the Managing Director at Emerging South Asia (P) Ltd. for a year. He is associated with new youth lead party BibekSheel Nepali and had been contender in second CA election from Kathmandu-4.

Rupak AryalResident of Dhapasi, Mr. Rupak Aryal has been working as a Vice-President for Sano Sansar Initiative, Global Youth Ambassador for Plant for the Planet and for other different renowned institutions like Jamuna Khieth Astronomy Research Centre, Maya Orphan Home, Group of Differently Able People Nepal, Eternal foundation Nepal, SaNSaR, Children in Trouble in Nepal (CITIN), Our Child Protection Foundation, Om Aava Group Pvt. Ltd, Society for People Right Concern Nepal and Citizen News Line Nepal being placed in different respected posts. He completed his schooling from Laboratory Higher Secondary School in 2010 securing distinctions and intermediate level from Kathmandu Model College in 2013 securing first division. Currently a student of Bachelors in Social Work (BA BSW) from Southwestern State College, he has conducted many researches and presentations on different national and global issues.

Sarita ShresthaMs. Sarita Shrestha an inhabitant of Ghathaghar, Bhaktapur completed her school and intermediate levels from Gladstone Academy and United Academy respectively. She is a Program Associate at radio programme named Saathi Sanga Manka Kura and a final year bachelor’s student of St. Xavier’s College.


Sirjan AdhikariMr. Sirjan Adhikari has been working as a lecturer of Development Communication Course in Kadambari Memorial College since 2013. As a resident of Sandhikharka-6, Arghakhanchi, Lumbini, he formerly worked as a Media Monitor for European Union Election Observation Mission (EUEOM), Asst. News Editor/ News Reader in BFBS Gurkha Radio (British Forces Radio Service for Gurkhas), Asst. Reporter/Producer in Ujyaalo 90 Network (Communication Corner Pvt. Ltd.) and News Coordinator & Publication Team Member for Manka Kura Magazine (A publication of Radio Program Sathi Sanga Manka Kura). A post-graduate of Master in Development Studies from Kathmandu University, Sirjan has taken several workshops/trainings like Geo-coding Training, Facilitator Training on Constitution Assembly, Youth Parliament Program etc. to name some.

Smriti DhunganaReceipent of Panos Southasia Fellowship, 2013, Smriti Dhungana is working as a reporter in Nagarik Daily. Prior to Nagarik, she also worked at The Kathmandu Post. She is pursuing her Master’s Degree in Development Communication.

Sushil KCRecipient of Best Midfielder award in “A division league” of 2070, Sushil KC is effective midfielder in Nepal National U-22 squad. ANFA academy product KC is one of the quickest players in the squad, who can cause trouble to opponent defense line at any time. KC graduated from ANFA Academy in 2059 B.S.


Swaviman AcharyaA student of Mechanical Engineering, Swaviman Acharya represented Nepal in the 2013 edition of Asian Science Camp in Japan. He is also serving as the founding coordinator of Engineering Youth Network Amnesty International Nepal. Organization wing head of All Nepal National Free Students Union, Pulchowk Campus.

Suvechhya ManandharCurrently a Master’s student in Tribhuvan University, Ms. Suvechhya Manandhar is a resident of Mooldhoka, Bhaktapur and currently staying at Nepalgunj, Banke. She has been actively engaged as a Field Coordinator in Nepal Red Cross Circle (Nepalgunj), Volunter in Nepal Red Cross Society (Bhaktapur) and Treasurer in Kamalvinayak Youth Red Cross Circle (Bhaktapur).



The U.S. Embassy Youth Council is a group of young Nepalese under the age of 30 from all regions of Nepal and representing various backgrounds, castes, religions, professions, genders and political affi liations. The council was created by the Embassy of the United States of America to Nepal. Youth councils are being created in U.S. embassies all over the world as a way to for the U.S. government to communicate directly with youth about the challenges they face. Since its inception, the Youth Council has provided valuable insight for the U.S. Embassy on youth issues and input on the embassy’s youth-related programs in Nepal.

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Established in 2009, YUWA is a registered, not for profi t organization led by youth between the age group 16-29 years. YUWA works to promote youth participation in decision making levels through empowerment and advocacy. YUWA aims to enhance socially responsible, economically active, politically aware and technologically sound life. YUWA works in 3 thematic areas, Active Citizenship, HIV and AIDS and SRHR and GlocalInformation Access.

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