by Pallavi Gyawali | Feb 27, 2018 | Updates, Program, Blog
Field Report by: Satish Aryal Background on Rakash Khola and Kalidevi School Rakash Khola is a small village just a few hours from Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal. Despite being located geographically close to the capital, Rakash Khola itself is untouched by...
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 Shilpa Krishnan | Oct 19, 2015 | Awareness, Blog, Event
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...
by Johanna Whitman | Oct 7, 2015 | Success Stories, Awareness, Blog
Interviewer: Aryashree Aryal Dikshya, Jonisha (second from left), and Rama (far right) are three scholars who successfully graduated from the Rukmini Foundation scholarship program. They were recently interviewed about their opinions of the program as well as gave...
by Nabin Aryal | Oct 29, 2014 | Blog, News, Awareness, Program
Every Spring, our foundation welcomes a new group of girls to become Rukmini Scholars. Our mentors, program officer, selection committee members and other volunteers visit villages surrounding the Pharping area (Pharping is roughly 20 KM South of Kathmandu, Nepal) to...
