by Priti Bhattarai | Jun 21, 2015 | General, Blog, News, Success Stories
Every student in their life takes a test that they believe to be the toughest examination of their life. The mixed emotions of anxiety, hope, and fear is insurmountable – the results of this exam can make or break you. Parents usually put pressure on their kids to not...
by Niroj Shrestha | May 28, 2015 | Awareness, Blog, News
Earthquake Resistant Buildings – The Next Challenge Post by Niroj Shrestha, edited by Harinee Suthakar Pharping is a diverse town in the southern belt of Kathmandu. Initially a village comprised of many ethnic groups, it gradually grew into the vibrant...
by Priti Bhattarai | May 11, 2015 | Awareness, General, Blog, News
Anju is usually seen reading on her veranda or playing outside her home when our Didis (Rukmini Foundation’s mentors) go meet her during their monthly home visits. She always welcomed her mentors with a happy smile and great enthusiasm. This, unfortunately, was not...
by Priti Bhattarai | May 6, 2015 | Blog, News, Awareness
It was the longest 10 days of their lives. With more than 100 aftershocks rattling the ground after the initial M7.8 earthquake, trying to find some level of normalcy amongst all the chaos was too much to ask for. The rescue mission in Nepal has dwindled, as the...
by Priti Bhattarai | May 4, 2015 | Blog, News
Sunita KC arrived at Pharping community distribution site with her mother and sister to collect the much needed emergency relief goods for her family. It has been seven days since the devastating earthquake hit Nepal and this is the first time Sunita and her family...
by admin | Dec 28, 2014 | Program, General, Blog, News
In 2014 we marked our 3rd year anniversary of the founding of Rukmini Foundation. We first opened doors in 2011, improving the lives of underprivileged girls by empowering them through a holistic program of quality education, supportive mentoring and a physical...
