by Sirjana Waiba | Nov 29, 2024 | Program, Updates, Blog, Newsletter, Didi Program
The late Monsoon of 2024 brought heavy rainfall in Nepal, causing historic flooding and landslides. The floods swept away homes, farmland, roadways and more on its way. The resulting landslides blocked roads, damaged houses and even school buildings. Scores of people...
by Sirjana Waiba | Nov 26, 2024 | Updates, Program, Blog, Event, Newsletter, Success Stories
The Didi Program at Setidevi School in Talku, organized by the Rukmini Foundation, served as an inspirational and educational platform for students in grades 7 to 10. Led by guest speaker Brinda Bhattacharya, the program aimed to motivate students to focus on their...
by Sirjana Waiba | Oct 30, 2024 | Newsletter, Success Stories, Event, Blog, Program, Updates
The Rukmini Foundation team organized a grand celebration for its 13th birthday. The celebration aimed at celebrating the many accomplishments achieved in the last 13 years. Started with 10 students in the year 2011 at one school, we have now 100 students in 15...
by Sirjana Waiba | Sep 29, 2024 | Updates, Program, Blog, Event, Newsletter, Success Stories
Every year World Literacy Day is celebrated in Nepal with rallies, speeches, recognizing excellences in schools, cultural programs and other literacy related activities. We have been working on the importance of literacy for women and girls in the underserved areas;...
by Sirjana Waiba | Sep 29, 2024 | Newsletter, Updates, Program, Blog, Event
Everyday Didi interactions along with GLOW Clubs and Didi programs have given us a lot to celebrate as the foundation utilizes mentoring programs to empower Bahinis in their journey. Public gatherings with students, parents and community members serve as additional...
by Dipa Kuikel-Pudasaini | Sep 29, 2024 | Blog, News, Newsletter, Didi Program, Awareness
Background This year, the topic of self-defense, child safety and girls and women protecting themselves has been a priority for us. One thing that we had been thinking of doing, but had not been able to do so far was to involve local law enforcement into our program....
