Jaya Prasad Sapokta

Jaya holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Management and is undertaking a Master’s degree in Public Administration. He is currently working as a project co-ordinator within the Pravasi Nepali Coordination Committee (PNCC). His job involves rescuing foreign workers from tough situations as well facilitating their access to justice by connecting them to legal aid services. Jaya also provides support to seven Safe Migrant Information Centres based in various districts and co-ordinates with the outreach officer (PNCC representative) in Qatar. Jaya has previously worked in the United Arab Emirates (‘UAE’) for seven years and has experience as a social worker. He spent three years in his position as the General Secretary in the Federation of Nepal Journalist Association (FNJ-UAE) in the UAE. He also held membership in the Non Residence Nepali Organization (NRNA) and was the Secretary to Expatriate Nepali Journalist Network (an overseas organization of FNJ, Nepal). Jaya hopes to increase his knowledge and skills by undertaking the DTP program. He also hopes to learn more about the issues facing migrant workers through human rights based perspective.