by Sangya Gyawali | Sep 29, 2016 | Updates, Program, Blog, Event
The Didi program has been inviting female leaders to empower scholars by showing them how women are capable, if they are provided with opportunity. On Sept. 17, Rukmini held a session for the scholars to show how empowerment changes the lives of women. The theme of...
by Bhakti Patel | Aug 15, 2016 | Program, Blog, News, Newsletter
Every month the Rukmini Foundation scholars eagerly wait for the Didi Program. The Didi Program is used as a mean to increase the skills and confidence of scholars by giving them the chance to connect with successful female role models. The June Didi Program consisted...
by Harinee Suthakar | Nov 5, 2015 | Success Stories, Blog, Organization
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 Prabritti Nepal | Apr 7, 2015 | Program, Blog, Event
Post by: Prabritti Nepal and Harinee Suthakar The Rukmini Foundation Didi (elder sister) Program held another monthly program on Saturday, April 4, 2015. This was an exciting event for all Rukmini scholars and Didis. Scholars – new and old – were in attendance and...
by Prabritti Nepal | Dec 15, 2014 | Program, Blog, Awareness
A Day of Reflection, Fun, and Empowerment This mentoring session covered a lot of serious topics like HIV/AIDS, Slavery, and Violence Against Girls/Women The 6th of December was a warm winter morning when we, the Didis (Nepali for elder sisters and what the girls call...
