UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Centre of South Asian Journalism (UMCSAJ)

News Republica, The New york Times - 8th December 2024

Art as a bridge: SAF Exhibition celebrates South Asian unity

Speaking directly to the artists in attendance, Prof Hashmi challenged them to think deeply about the purpose of their work, “Every artist should ask themselves, 'Who is this for? Why am I doing this? Does it impact anyone’s life?' At that point, they create an audience for themselves."

News Kathmandu, Nepal - 6th December 2024

First-Ever SAF Alumni Meet 2024 Held in Kathmandu with Over 350 Participants from Eight Institutions

The first-ever SAF Alumni meet was held from 4th to 6th December 2024 at Kathmandu. Attended by more than 350 Alumni from all the eight SAF Institutions of Excellence and also Representatives from all the SAF Chapters. Apart from a series of events conducted by Alumni of the Institutes, the meet provided an opportunity to SAF Alumni to interaction with scholars other than from their alma mater.

News Helsinki, Finland - 28th October 2024

SAF Alumni Ms. Vinaya Vilas Deshpande, Indian Journalist, Represents Nation in Prestigious Finnish Program in Helsinki

Helsinki, Finland – In a moment of pride for India, SAF (South Asia Foundation) Alumni Ms. Vinaya Vilas Deshpande has been invited by the Finnish government to participate in a distinguished program in Helsinki. She joins a select cohort of representatives from nine countries, each chosen to explore Finland’s progressive approach to digitization and social systems....

News 24th June 2024

Two Scholars selected from SAF-Nepal to Join UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Centre of South Asian Journalism( UMCSAJ),ACJ

Dr. Nischal N. Pandey, Chairman of the South Asia Foundation-Nepal (SAF-Nepal), hosted a heartfelt farewell event for the scholars on June 24, 2024. Both Ms. Rai and Ms. Devkota are already making their mark as young journalists in Nepal, and their selection for this program highlights their dedication and potential in the field.

News Dhaka Bangaldesh - 5th May 2024

Mr Rabiul Alam, Alumnus,UMCSAJ Wins UNICEF Media Award-2023 for Compelling Story on Erosion-Hit Children

Mr Abiul Alam, a SAF Alumni from the UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Centre of South Asian Journalism (UMCSAJ), Asian College of Journalism, Chennai, India has been awarded the UNICEF Media Award-2023 for his compelling story titled "Manta and Erosion-Hit Children Grapple with Endless Identity Crisis.....