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SAF UMCDSRC Scholars at National College, Kathmandu

A Group photograph of UMCDSRC (UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Centre of Development Studies and Regional Cooperation) Scholars at National College, Kathmandu University

Feedback from Mr Sher Ali, Alumni of UMISAA, Lahore

During my four years of study at BNU Lahore, which has an ideal and artistic atmosphere, I was fortunate enough to experience living with SARRC students. This provided me with an opportunity to learn, understand and familiarize myself with different cultures of this region.

Mr Sahan Randeniya, UMCDSRC Scholar, sharing experience.. Being a scholarship holder

His Excellency Dr. Madanjeet Singh, an artist, writer, diplomat and philanthropist and UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador created the South Asia Foundation in 2000 as a regional youth movement and it has now grown to have chapters in eight countries. His dream was a united South Asia....

Report by Ms. Urishna Shakya, UMCDSRC Scholar

Having chosen Development Studies for my undergraduate was solely my decision based upon the dream to better the lives of the people in terms of having a happy living and getting the opportunity to study your favourite subject under full scholarship is an utter fortune....

Shri Navin B. Chawla & Dr Nishchal N Padey meet all SAF-Nepal Alumni

Over the last decade, it has become quite a large number of SAF-Nepal Alumni who have joined various professions and some are even studying/working abroad. They shared their experiences and gave feedback to Shri Navin B Chawla, Advisor, MSF....

A New begining to build healthy relationship:Academicians

SAARC countries as a new beginning in building healthy relationship with its neighbors. The view came to the fore at a round table conference at the UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Institute of Kashmir Studies (UMIKS) on Wednesday...

Feedback from Mr. Aminul Islam (SAF Scholar from Bangladesh) at UMCSAJ, 2013-14 Batch

I am greatly thankful to South Asia Foundation (SAF), Bangladesh Chapter, which provided me a handsome scholarship to pursue a Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism (New Media) at the Asian College of Journalism (ACJ), Chennai, India.

Feedback from Mr Abhaya R. Joshi (SAF Scholar from Nepal) at UMCSAJ, 2013-14 Batch

The 10 months at ACJ were fruitful, interesting and worthwhile. The Key Issues and the Media Perspective lectures were the highlights of the course for me...

Feedback from Ms Priyakala Manoharan (SAF Scholar from Sri Lanka) at UMCSAJ, 2013-14 Batch

A philanthropist, late Madanjeet Singh offered me a life changing experience which I would not have got without his sponsorship. Thanks to his generosity and benevolence.

Feedback from Mr Faraan Tarique (SAF Scholar from India) at UMCSAJ, 2013-14 Batch

The SAF program brings people of different nationalities together which allows them to learn about each others' cultures...

Feedback from Mr Zayan Asif (SAF Scholar from India) at UMCSAJ, 2013-14 Batch

The SAF scholarship has supported and enhanced my stay at Asian College of Journalism in every way imaginable. Without the scholarship, I would have either been unable to, or found it really difficult, to join the college. At the end of my course, I am really grateful to South Asian Foundation for their support.

Feedback from Ms Pynshisha Khar Hujon (SAF Scholar from India) at UMCSAJ, 2013-14 Batch

It is a privilege for me to be included in the SAF scholarship (2013-2014). I am immensely blessed and really grateful to the SAF administrators.....

Feedback from Ms Nirmala Pokhrel (SAF Scholar from Bhutan) at UMCSAJ, 2013-14 Batch

Had it not been the SAF scholarship I would have never got a chance to do my PGDJ in ACJ, thanks to it and the college faculty.....

Feedback from MsTashi Tenzin (SAF Scholar from Bhutan) at UMCSAJ, 2013-14 Batch

The entire course for me was very much relevant. The first term course that covers all four streams I found it good idea, as it gives...

UNESCO Announces King Sejong Literacy Prize 2014

On Behalf o The Director-General, I Hereby have the honour of lunching the call for nominations of candidates for the 2014 edition of the UNESCO International Literacy Prizes. Initially established in 1967....

Amb. Veena Sikri, Vice-Chairperson, SAF-India visits Tribhuvan University, Nepal

2014 batch of SAF-Nepal scholars to UMCSAJ & UMISAA

Economic situation no excuse to cut funds for education

India’s economic situation is no excuse to cut funding when it comes to institutions of knowledge,” said N Ram, Chairman, Kasturi & Sons Limited and Trustee, Madanjeet Singh Foundation and South Asia Foundation, India chapter....

Inauguration of UNESCO Madanjeet Singh School of Green Energy Technology, Green Building (UMSGET)

The new building of the Madanjeet School of Green Energy Technology of the Pondicherry University was inaugurated by Madame France Marquet, trustee of Madanjeet Singh Foundation (MSF)....

Miss Indu Dhungana and Mr. Bishnu Pokharel selected Scholars from SAF-Nepal to UMIKS 2014 Batch

Excited Scholars to study hard at UMIKS, It is a matter of pride that Nepalese students are enrolled in all SAF Madanjeet Institutions at the moment. Most of them are returning upon completion and contributing to the betterment of the society

SAF Family Congratulates Mr Mahesh Bhatta on successfully completing Master from UMISARC 2014

Feedback from Dr. Samir Ahmad Ph.D Scholar, UMIKS

I am greatly thankful to SAF Chapter Delhi, which provided a handsome scholarship to me during my entire PhD research programme. It would have been very difficult for me to pursue my research without this scholarship....

SAF announces fully paid scholarship in UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Centre for South Asia Water Management (UMCSAWM)-2014

SAF Announces fully paid scholarship at UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Centre for South Asia Water Management (UMCSAWM), University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka for MSc/PG Diploma in Water Resources Engineering and Management... Last Date 16th June, 2014

Scholarship announcement to MA Program at UMISARC, Pondicherry University -2014 Batch

SAF announces fully paid Scholarship to MA Program at UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Institute for South Asian Regional Cooperation (UMISARC) at Pondicherry University. The Scholarship carries monthly stipend of INR 10,000/- Last Date to apply 15 June 2014...

Call for nominations for the UNESCO-Madanjeet Singh Prize for the Promotion of Tolerance and Non-Violence -2014

Madanjeet Singh Prize for the Promotion of Tolerance and Non-Violence 2014. The Prize is intended to honour significant activities in the scientific, artistic, cultural or communication fields that aim to promote a spirit of tolerance and non-violence.....

Mr. Samir Ahmad Bhatt Completes PhD from UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Institute of Kashmir Studies

Mr. Samir Ahmad Bhatt From Srinagar, India has been awarded Ph.D by Kashmir University after successfully completing her research at UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Institute of Kashmir Studies (UMIKS),Srinagar. SAF Family congratulate the UMIKS team and Mr Bhatt on this achievement.

UMCSAFS pleased to announce the Madanjeet Singh scholarship for three years Sustainable Development degree program

Applications are invited from Afghanistan, Maldives, Pakistan, Sri Lanka. The scholarship will cover: a) Tuition fees b) Economy air travel from the scholar's place of residence within SAARC to Bhutan and back c) Monthly stipend of Nu. 12,000.00 based on existing SAARC scholarship rate to cover logistics and personal expenses d) Nominal book allowance and printings (Nu. 5000.00 per year) e) In-country travel as per Royal Government of Bhutan’s rate (Nu. 150.00 per day while on travel)

Ms France Marquet, SAF representative to UNESCO attended theEducation, Sport and Cultural diversity Event at UNESCO

Within the framework of the activities promoted by the NGO-UNESCO Liaison Committee, around forty NGOs organize, on 6 March 2014, in partnership with UNESCO, a day event to promote the universality of human rights....

Schloarship Admission Notice at Madanjeet School of Green Energy Technology 2014-16

Nominations are requested for the admission to M.Tech. in Green Energy Technology at UNESCO Madanjeet School for Green Energy Technology (UMSGET). Scholarship Covers: Monthly stipend of Rs.10,000, All fees, Hostel accommodation, Group medical insurance, re-reimbursement of AIR fare etc..

H.E. Mr. Arjun B.Thapa has succeeded H.E. Ahmed Saleem as Twelfth Secretary-General of SAARC

Admission to MA Programme at UMIKS, Srinagar, Kashmir for the batch of 2014-2016

Admission Notification for One year Post Graduate Diploma course in Journalism at UMCSAJ at ACJ, Chennai

Admission Notification for One year Post Graduate Diploma course in Journalism at UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Centre of South Asian Journalism (UMCSAJ) at Asian College of Journalism (ACJ) Chennai..

Ms Ayesha Sultana, First batch Graduate at UMISAA won the Young Artists Prize

SAF scholarship holder, Ms Ayesh Sultana, First batch Graduate at UMISAA (UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Institute for South Asian Arts) won the Young Artists Prize at the Dhaka Art Summit.....

Mr. Siddhanta Pudasaini is being nominated for UMISAA, batch of 2014

Mr. Siddhanta Pudasaini is being nominated for BFA program at UMISAA, BNU from Nepal. He has shown very good aptitude to study at UMISAA and some of his work is very impressive in varied media of painting, sculpture, pencil sketches, Photoshop, origami, etc...

Feedback from Alumni, Mr Sher Ali, UMISAA Graduate

After graduation, I am working on Khadim Ali's project that some of his miniature paintings come on the carpets, weaven in Afghani style. I used to weave.....

SAF Scholars Ms Pratima and Ms Koshal have successfully cleared MA Program at UMISAA

Ms Pratima and Mr Koshal, UMISAA, Scholars have just appeared for their Master in Arts, and I am happy to tell you both have passed. They will be a good addition to your pool of well qualified art professionals in Nepal.....

Dr Nischal N Pandey with SAF Alumnus and UMCDSRC Scholars

SAF scholars in Kathmandu threw a mo:mo party with some SAF Alumnus and UMCDSRC Scholars..

SOUTH ASIAN YOUTH CONFERENCE

SAF Students participated in a South Asian Youth Conference. SAF-Nepal helped them partially with their participation fees. Attached is an interesting report by UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Centre of Development Studies and Regional Cooperation (UMCDSRC) Nepal Scholar, Miss Urishna Shakya....

The Taal Music School, Kathmandu this evening organized a prayer meeting in memory of Late Ambassador Madanjeet Singh

The Taal Music School, Kathmandu this evening organized a prayer meeting in memory of Late Ambassador Madanjeet Singh (attached 2 photos). The school which gives music training to the children of the victim of Nepal’s conflict has been getting a modest....

South Asia Foundation pays tribute to Amb Madanjeet Singh

The South Asia Foundation pays tribute to memory of its founder and rededicates itself to achieving his vision for the South Asia region on his 1st Death Anniversary...

Against all odds: Lahore woman wins PhD from Srinagar

After a difficult visa process, bouts of violence and four years of hard work, Nadia Mehr Din has completed her PhD in history from the University of Kashmir, Srinagar. She is the first Pakistani woman to have completed the doctorate from Indian-administered Kashmir under the South Asia Foundation (SAF) programme....

First PhD from Srinagar stresses people-to-people contacts

KASUR: Nadia Mehr Din of Kasur, the first Pakistani woman to have her doctorate from the University of Kashmir, Hazratbal, Srinagar, thinks that Pakistan and India should resolve the Kashmir issue through talks according to the wishes of Kashmiri people....

Lahore girl becomes first Pakistani to complete Ph.D from Kashmir University

Lahore: A Pakistani girl Nadia Mehr daughter of Mehr Din of Pakistan has completed her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in History from Kashmir University (KU) and become the the first Pakistani to have completed the doctorate from this Srinagar-based varsity under the South Asia Foundation (SAF)....

Ms Mallika A S R Sanjeevi Man From Sri Lanka has been awarded Ph.D at UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Institute of Kashmir Studies UMIKS

Ms Mallika A S R Sanjeevi Man From Sri Lanka has been awarded Ph.D by Kashmir University after successfully completing her research at UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Institute of Kashmir Studies (UMIKS),Srinagar. SAF Family congratulate the UMIKS team and Ms. Nadia on this achievement.

Feedback from Dr. Nadia Mehr Din, Ph.D Scholar, UMIKS

It gives me immense pleasure to share my experiences of association with ‘UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Institute of Kashmir Studies (UMIKS) as a......

Lahore Girl Completes PhD from UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Institute of Kashmir Studies...

Ms Nadia From Pakistan has been awarded Ph.D by Kashmir University after successfully completing her research at UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Institute of Kashmir Studies (UMIKS),Srinagar. SAF Family congratulate the UMIKS team and Ms. Nadia on this achievement.

The Field Trip of UMCDSRC Scholars to Chitwan National Park in the plains of Nepal

The National College, University of Kathmandu has organized a field trip to Chitwan National Park. The place is famous for the one-horn rhino and tigers. The 2 girls at the left corner (back side) are SAF scholars – Miss Urishna and Miss Tshering....

SAARC Charter Day at UMIKS

UMIKS observed the SAARC Charter Day on 9th December 2013. Experts discussed issues facing South Asia. A report....

SAARC Charter day at UMISARC

UMISARC celebrated the SAARC Charter day with a series of progarmmes under the auspices of The Society for South Asian Studies...

Renewal of SAF-UNESCO Relationship for further six-year period

Message from Ms Irina Bokova, Director-General of UNESCO, on the occasion of the International Day for Tolerance, 16 Nov, 2013

The International Day for Tolerance is an opportunity for each of us to renew our commitment to practicing tolerance and promoting harmony. Globalizing quickly, the world is also increasingly fragile....

Memorial Resolution Honouring UN Goodwill Ambassador Madanjeet Singh

Whereas UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Madanjeet Singh – diplomat, writer, artist, photographer, thinker, and philanthropist – was known for his lifetime commitment to the ideals of secularism, understanding, and peace in South Asia and,.....

Feedback from Mr Raja Nazakat Ali, Ph.D Scholar, UMIKS

Sir, Words cannot express how honored I am to have been awarded Ph.D Degree by Virtue of Your Kindness to have......

In the Framework of 8th Youth Forum,Ms France Marquet representing SAF attended the award ceremony of UNESCO Juan Bosch Prize

In the framework of the 8th Youth Forum at UNESCO Ms France Marquet representing South Asia Foundation attended the award ceremony of the UNESCO Juan Bosch Prize for the promotion of Social Science Research in Latin America and the Caribbean....

Mr Raja Nazakat Ali Khan From Pakistan has been awarded Ph.D at UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Institute of Kashmir Studies

Mr Raja Nazakat Ali Khan From Pakistan has been awarded Ph.D by Kashmir University after successfully completing his research at UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Institute of Kashmir Studies (UMIKS),Srinagar. SAF Family congratulate the UMIKS team and Mr. Mr Raja Nazakat Ali Khan on this achievement.

Ms France Marquet, representative of SAF to UNESCO assisted an international symposium on Inclusive Education

UNESCO and the French National Commission for UNESCO, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and the Fondation de France, are organizing an international symposium on Inclusive Education....

Ms France Marquet, representative of SAF to UNESCO assisted 'The International Day for Eradication of Poverty'

Ms France Marquet, representative of SAF (South Asia Foundation) to UNESCO assisted 'THE INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR ERADICATION OF POVERTY'...

Experience and Feedback by SAF Phd SAF Scholar, Dr Pasang Sherpa

This is my great pleasure to share the happy news as a first SAF scholar on the completion of PhD from the UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Institute of Kashmir Studies.......

Ms France Marquet, representative of SAF (South Asia Foundation) to UNESCO assisted at the Lecture by Dr Karan Singh

Ms France Marquet, representative of SAF (South Asia Foundation) to UNESCO assisted at the Lecture by Dr Karan Singh on "the Universal Message of Swami Vivekananda" ...

Mr. Pasang Sherpa from Nepal has been awarded Ph.D by Kashmir University at UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Institute of Kashmir Studies

Mr. Pasang Sherpa from Nepal has been awarded Ph.D by Kashmir University after successfully completing his research at UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Institute of Kashmir Studies (UMIKS),Srinagar. We congratulate the UMIKS team and Mr. Pasang Sherpa on this achievement.

Ms France Marquet, representative of SAF to UNESCO assisted at the inaguration of Europalia

Ms France Marquet,representative of SAF (South Asia Foundation) to UNESCO assisted at the inauguration of Europalia.India in presence of H.E. Mr Pranab Mukherjee Hon'ble President of India and their Majesties the Queen and King of Belgium...

Feedback by Dr. Prasad Dharmasena, 1st Ph.D Scholar at UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Institute of Kashmir Studies (UMIKS)

It is my great pleasure to address you after completion of my doctoral degree under the Madanjeet Singh scholarship program. I am honored to have been awarded the Madanjeet Singh Scholarship for 2009-2012 academic years at the Kashmir University. Thank you for your generosity.....

1st SAF scholar to successfully complete PhD program at UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Institute of Kashmir Studies (UMIKS)

SAF Family Congratulates, Dr. K H G Manjula Prasad Dharmasena, 1st SAF scholar to successfully complete PhD program at UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Institute of Kashmir Studies (UMIKS)

Lecture by Dr. Pratap Bhanu Mehta at UMIKS

Dr. Mehta was invited to UMIKS this week and he delivered a lecture on “Embattled Liberalism in South Asia” at UMIKS....

Dr. Syeda Hameed, Sr. Vice Chairperson SAF-India and Member, Planning Commission of India visited UMIKS

Dr. Syeda Hameed, Sr. Vice Chairperson, SAF-India and Member, Planning Commission of India visited UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Institute of Kashmir Studies...

An Executive Board Meeting on Non Government Parters, attended by Ms France Marquet representative of SAF to UNESCO

An Executive Board Meeting was attended by Ms France Marquet, representative of SAF to UNESCO..

Ms France Marquet representative of South Asia Foundation to UNESCO, attended an orientation Seminar for NGO

Ms France Marquet representative of South Asia Foundation to UNESCO, attended an Orientation Seminar for NGOs on the 37th Session of the General Conference....

A Programme in Remembrance of Amrita Sher-Gil is attended by Ms France Marquet, SAF representative to UNESCO

A Programme in Remembrance of Amrita Sher-Gil is attended by Ms France Marquet, SAF representative to UNESCO on 24 September 2013

Ms France Marquet representative of South Asia Foundation to UNESCO, attended a First Forum of NGO

Ms France Marquet representative of South Asia Foundation to UNESCO, attended a First Forum of NGOs in official partnership with UNESCO...

Contemporary Art Performance by former students of The UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Institute of South Asian Art (UMISAA, BNU,Lahore)

I thought you might be interested in our girls Kubra and Masooma's activities in Kabul! Please read the press report! These young women are certainly going to change things..