by Priti Bhattarai | Jul 1, 2015 | Blog, News, Success Stories
As we mentioned in an earlier post, we were so happy and proud to hear that all 8 of the scholars that took the National School Leaving Certificate Exams (SLC) – one of the most grueling examination in Nepal – passed with flying colors. The results of...
by Harinee Suthakar | Jun 26, 2015 | Blog, News, Program
There is a great Irish proverb, which reads: It is in the shelter of each other that the people live. This is a beautiful sentiment, and indeed the survivors of the massive earthquakes in Nepal have relied on the kindness of neighbors and strangers to make it through...
by Priti Bhattarai | Jun 21, 2015 | Blog, News, Success Stories, General
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 | Awareness, Blog, News
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...