by admin | Sep 1, 2013 | Blog, News, Newsletter
Big Sisters (Didis) teaching younger sisters (Bahinis) about teamwork Teamwork is an essential skill, but it is not something that is stressed enough in the educational system in Nepal. We are trying to change that through our curriculum, but also through fun...
by Linda Githiora | Aug 29, 2013 | Organization, Blog
If you have not already done so, please check out Part 1 and Part 2 of my blog series. Part 3: CHANGE, Kenya In 1998, CHANGE, Kenya was established as a Nongovernmental Organization. The acronym CHANGE stands for Center for Health, Advocacy, Gender, and Education...
by Prakriti Nepal | Aug 18, 2013 | Program, Blog, Event
Post by Prakriti and Prabriti Nepal Rukmini Foundation Didis Team Building Rukmini foundation already has welcomed two groups of scholars, and is always looking for ways to cultivate new ideas to help build new skills for our scholars. The Didi Program, which is a...
by admin | Jul 28, 2013 | Blog, News, Newsletter
Health Camp 2013 Hope you are enjoying the summer here in the US. The girls of Rukmini Foundation are busy with school exams as well as taking part in Health Camp 2013. They received basic health check-ups, were able to discuss any health issues with a doctor, and...
by Nabin Aryal | Jul 23, 2013 | Awareness, Blog, Event
Nepal Celebrates National Teacher Day Earlier this week, Nepal celebrated Guru Purnima, which is the equivalent of Teacher’s Day. Guru is the Sanksrit word for teacher, and this tradition of giving thanks to your teacher goes back many centuries. This day is...
by Linda Githiora | Jul 16, 2013 | Blog, Organization
Part 2: The Rescue Center Peace House This is a follow-up to my first post. The pictures on the coffee table showed my mother standing in front of a house at an opening ceremony. She had a pair of scissors in her hand and was getting ready to cut a ribbon. The sign...
