Anil Pandey

Anil Pandey (born 19 May 1964) is a Nepalese-American entrepreneur, journalist, and philanthropist based in San Francisco.^[1][2] He is known for promoting Nepalese culture abroad and for community initiatives in the United States.^[3][4][5][6]

Pandey began his career in acting, radio, and journalism before moving into business and cultural work. He founded Motherland Nepal in 2005,^[7][8][9] a nonprofit supporting Nepalese diaspora communities and earthquake relief efforts.^[10]He has also operated businesses in the Bay Area, including restaurants and salons, and serves as a public relations representative for the Nepal Tourism Board.^[11][12]

In 2024, Pandey established the Muktinath Dham Temple in Richmond, California, the first of its kind outside Nepal,^[13][14] earning recognition from the California State Treasurer and U.S. Congress^{[15][16][17][18]} Through Motherland Nepal, he introduced a Gender Equality Journalism Prize and has been honored at the ATA Everest Global Nepali Film Awards.^[19][20][21]

In 2025, Pandey received the Global Excellence Award at the 13th Global Festival of Journalism for his work in media and cultural promotion.^{[22][23][24][25]}