by Johanna Whitman | Nov 30, 2015 | General, Blog, Event, Program
From early July to early October, a Project Based Learning (PBL) program was created for students at Shikharapur Community School to learn about and practice their skills in hosting programs (radio, tv, stage, etc). With the help of Rukmini Foundation, A School for...
by Shruthi Shankar | Nov 16, 2015 | Collaboration, Success Stories, Blog, Event
Report prepared by: Pramila Gajmer and Sabina Bisunke Rukmini staff Pramila Gajmer, Sabina Bisunke and Niroj Shrestha participated in a three day residential training program on Developing Capacities for Strengthening Literacy and Lifelong Learning in Nepal. The...
by Harinee Suthakar | Nov 5, 2015 | Blog, Organization, Success Stories
Reflection by Rasmita KC, Former Head Mentor, Didi Program; Current Volunteer, Rukmini Foundation Rasmita (yellow) smiling as she discusses her experiences as a Didi (head mentor) Although education is very important to be successful in life, one cannot go further...
by Shilpa Krishnan | Nov 2, 2015 | Awareness, Blog
Report by: Rojin Shreshta It is now almost winter season in Nepal. The continuous changes in weather, with the heavy rain associated with the monsoon just gone, are causing health problems for many people. The problem has exacerbated with the outcome of the...
by Aryashree Aryal | Oct 21, 2015 | Blog, Event
“A change is brought about because ordinary people do extraordinary things.” – Barack Obama Year by year, our foundation is growing. She is still a young girl herself, but she is developing to empower girls and daring them to dream big. As Rukmini turned 4...
by Shilpa Krishnan | Oct 19, 2015 | Blog, Event, Awareness
On Sept. 8th, the world celebrated International Literacy Day. Created in 1965 by UNESCO, it emphasizes the importance of literacy in the advancement of education in marginalized populations. Being able to read and write empowers individuals to express themselves in...