By Rezina Tuladhar, Yesnepali

BRAMPTON, CANADA: From her beginnings in Simsung, Gorkha, Nepal, to becoming an active community leader in Brampton, Canada, Gita Dawadi Dhakal has built an inspiring journey through education, social service, women’s empowerment and public engagement.

Dhakal completed her schooling at Himalaya Secondary School and pursued further studies at Gorkha Campus before earning a bachelor’s degree in education. She began her professional career as a teacher, teaching English at Janakalyan Secondary School for approximately six to seven years. Her early experience in education helped shape her commitment to social development and community service.

On May 21, 2011, she moved to Canada with her family and settled in Brampton, Ontario. Determined to continue her professional journey, she pursued additional education in Canada, obtaining qualifications in childcare assistance from the Canadian College of Business, Science and Technology and real estate studies from Humber College. She subsequently gained experience in childcare and the real estate sector.

Alongside her professional activities, Dhakal has become increasingly involved in community leadership. She is the Founder and President of Nepali Women’s Platform (Mahila Chautari), an initiative dedicated to women’s empowerment, cultural preservation and community participation. She also serves as Vice-President of the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) Canada, contributing to the promotion of Nepali community interests and diaspora engagement.

Her role as a Community Ambassador with Peel Regional Police has further strengthened her contribution to multicultural community relations. Through dialogue, public awareness and community engagement, she has worked to build understanding and trust between law enforcement and diverse communities.

Expanding her involvement in public service, Dhakal is also a candidate for Brampton City Council in Ward 3–4 in the 2026 municipal election, reflecting her interest in bringing community perspectives into local governance. Her journey from an educator in Nepal to a community leader and municipal political candidate in Canada represents a commitment to leadership, inclusion and public participation. Through her work, she continues to contribute to stronger connections between Nepalese and multicultural communities in Canada.