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 | Blog, Organization, Success Stories
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 | Awareness, Program, Blog
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...
by Katie Brown | Nov 5, 2014 | Blog, Collaboration, Program
Namaste! Celebrating Tihar (Nepali festival of lights) with Tika (blessings placed upon my forehead) My name is Katie Brown and I’m a student, social worker, Rukmini volunteer, native Pittsburgh-er, and current resident of Nepal. I graduated from Mt. Lebanon High...
