About
Siya Pokharel
Siya Pokharel is a dynamic digital storyteller and journalist based in Kathmandu, known for crafting compelling narratives that matter. Pokharel has contributed to platforms like IN-Depth Story, South Asia Monitor, and Echoes Of Nepal, while producing news segments for IDS Media Network, working as a voice-over artist and graphic designer. Passionate about making complex issues accessible, she aspires to create cinematic long-form content that blends motion graphics and powerful videography to tell stories that resonate deeply.
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Coverage areas
What I cover
Technology & Society
How digital systems shape power, labor, and everyday life in emerging economies.
Climate & Environment
On the ground with the communities living the crisis before the world is watching.
Politics & Democracy
Elections, institutions, misinformation, and the question of who governs.
Labor & Economy
Migration, gig work, remittances — how people actually make a living.
Culture & Identity
Diaspora, belonging, language, and the stories we tell about ourselves.
Multimedia & Storytelling
Blending motion graphics, voice-over, and videography to tell stories that resonate deeply.
Work together
Pitches, commissions & collaborations
Open to editorial commissions, multimedia collaborations, voice-over projects, and long-form storytelling. The best way to reach me is by email.