SAF News

The Second SAF-Scout Friendship Camp - 15th-22nd February 2003, Maldives

Report from Contingent Leader of PBSA - The Second SAF-Scout Friendship Camp

To be able to understand, learn and enjoy life in an environmental friendly atmosphere became possible through the kindness of Madanjeet Singh, UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador and founder of South Asia Foundation, who managed and sponsored the 2nd Friendship Camp second time and ensured the continuation of such annual camps.

The 4th Conference of Vice-Chancellors/Rectors in SAARC countries, 18th-19th February 2003, Colombo, Sri Lanka

Video-recorded message from the Director-General of UNESCO to the Second General Conference of the South Asia Foundation, to be inaugurated by Her Excellency Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga, President of Sri Lanka Colombo, Sri Lanka, 18th February 2003.

The 4th Conference of Vice-Chancellors/Rectors in SAARC countries, 18th-19th February 2003, Colombo, Sri Lanka

Time-bound plan of action adopted by SAFLIs Academic Council and approved by SAF Chairpersons at the Second General Conference of South Asia Foundation.

Minutes of the Second Meeting of the Steering Committee, 12th-13th December 2002

Minutes of the Second meeting of the Steering Committee, SAFLI held on 12th-13th December 2002, at BRAC University (Dhaka, Bangladesh).

Youth Initiative for Peace

Indian Open Universities VC SAFLI Meeting, 24th - 25th November 2002,

The meeting, after a formal inauguration by Shri I K Gujral, Chairperson SAF India, began with a formal welcome by Ambassador Madanjeet Singh.

SAF-UNESCO Regional Conference for the SAARC Countries on Youth

SAF-UNESCO Regional Conference for the SAARC Countries on Youth in the Contemporary Information Society- Needs, Role & Policies.

2002 - UNESCO-Madanjeet Singh Prize for the Promotion of Tolerance and Non-violence

First Meeting of the Steering Committee, 28th - 29th September 2002, Beaulieu-sur-Mer, France

The 1st meeting of the Steering Committee (SC) of the SAF Learning Initiative was held to discuss the initial academic programme offering. The SC discussed the minutes of the meeting of VCs held on September 28th 2002, and approved them with minor changes.

Conference of SAF Sub Committee on Culture

Funds for Government College University for computer education

Skpe meeting with UMISAA

The First Meeting of SAF Chairpersons, 9th - 11th April 2002, Beaulieu-sur-Mer, France

Resolutions adopted by Chairpersons of South Asia Foundation chapters - Mr. Kamal Hossain Bangladesh), Mr. Lyonpo Sangay Ngedup (Bhutan), Mr. Inder Kumar Gujral (India), Mr. Ibrahim Hussain Zaki (Maldives), Mr. Bhekh B. Thapa (Nepal), Ms. Salima Hashmi (Pakistan), and Mr. Lakshman Kadirgamar Sri Lanka) - at the meeting on 9th-11th April 2002, at Beaulieu-sur-Mer, France.

Conference and training session for all the SAF IT coordinators in Reading - 4th-12th March 2002

SAF IT Coordinators successfully completed their training at Reading in the U.K. (4th - 12th March 2002), organized by Art Technology Group (ATG), based at Cambridge, Mass., U.S.A..

Report from Pakistani Scouts - The First SAF-Scout Friendship Camp

The SAF-Scout Friendship Camp held in Bhutan from 20th - 26th February 2002 was organized by the Pakistan Boy Scouts Association along with South Asia Foundation.

The First SAF-Scout Friendship Camp - 21st-26th February 2002, Bhutan

Contingents of Indian Scouts participated in the First SAF-Scout Friendship Camp

Contingents of Indian Scouts had the opportunity to participate in the SAF-Scout Friendship Camp, the first of which was held in Thimphu, Bhutan. The scouts were provided with free email addresses for the duration of one year to enable them to exchange views.

Art work by joint scholarship holders at UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Institute for South Asian Arts (UMISAA), BNU

The First Conference of the South Asia Foundation, 11th-12th December 2001, Kathmandu, Nepal

The first Conference of the South Asia Foundation was attended by the South Asia Foundation Chairpersons and members of their Advisory board.

SAF Media Conference: Second South Asia Media Conference, Media and Peace

Goodwill Ambassador Madanjeet Singh, Mme France Marquet meeting with President of Malidves H.E. Mr. Mohamed Nasheed

2000 - UNESCO-Madanjeet Singh Prize for the Promotion of Tolerance and Non-violence

1998 - UNESCO-Madanjeet Singh Prize for the Promotion of Tolerance and Non-violence

1996 - UNESCO-Madanjeet Singh Prize for the Promotion of Tolerance and Non-violence

UNESCO Press Communiqué