Lok Mani Paudel is a freelance writer, editor, translator, trainer and an organic farming activist.

Having survived a near-death experience due to an illness many years ago, Mr. Paudel committed himself to educating the public on preventive health. He has published many health-awareness related articles in national and local newspapers and magazines in Nepal. He is also the chairman of a professional farming group in southern Nepal, where he promotes organic farming.  Previously, he served as the general secretary of Nepal Association for Drug Abuse Prevention.

Mr. Paudel holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Trichandra College and a Master of Science degree in organic chemistry from Tribhuvan University.

Mr. Paudel lives in Kathamndu, Nepal with his parents, wife Arati and their two sons – Ajay and Abhay.