by Guest Poster | Nov 17, 2012 | General, Program
Guest Post by Rakshya Pokharel: Standing at the gate of Shikharapur School where I was supposed to meet with the scholars of Rukmini Foundation, I was nervous and excited. Nervous because I wasn’t quite sure how I would relate with them, but also very excited to meet...
by admin | Oct 11, 2012 | News, Program, Awareness
When I went back to Nepal in 2011, after being away for over 22 years, I had no idea what I would encounter, and even less of an idea of how it would feel to be back. Although still a Nepali citizen, after being in the US for most of my life, I was certainly not...
by Laxmi Aryal | Sep 30, 2012 | Technology, Program
Happy Holidays!! It may sound silly to hear that as it is not quite holiday season in the US, but in Nepal the biggest holidays of the year are coming up. Dashain and Tihar (Festival of Lights) are the two great holidays in the country. These holidays are National...
by Guest Poster | Sep 7, 2012 | Event, Program
Guest post by Shyam Shrestha (Principal of Shikharapur Community School) Shikharapur Community School in Pharping, Nepal organized a school health camp on Friday, 31st August 2012 for the students and teachers. A total of 600 students and staff of the school benefited...
by Nabin Aryal | Sep 5, 2012 | Program
Visiting Samjhana: Report by Rasmita KC and Pramila Gajmer. Composed by Nabin Aryal We had to ask for help to reach Samjhana’s house as we had trouble finding her home. Samjhana seemed pleasantly surprised to see us at her doorstep. It was Saturday and only Samjhana...
by Nabin Aryal | Aug 22, 2012 | General, Program
Every last Friday of the month, the Rukmini Foundation holds a meeting of mentors (Didis – meaning older sisters in Nepali) and scholars (Bahinis – younger sisters). This is the platform where scholars can share their academic and personal progresses with their...
