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Ms. Sakuntala Galanga, Alumna UMISAA from Sri Lanka shares her poem about her Afghan friends

I sit and sip my tea Under a Rose-Apple tree........
The clouds are free.............
The wind is free........

Madam France Marquet, Trustee MSF and SAF representative to UNESCO met with Ms Gabriela Ramos, Assistant Director General

Madam France Marquet had long discussion with Ms Gabriela Ramos on next UNESCO Madanjeet Singh prize for the promotion of tolerance and non-violence and the situation in Afghanistan.

Ms Anarkali Kaur Honaryar winner of the UNESCO Madanjeet Singh prize in 2011, is evacuated from Afghanistan by India

Anarkali Kaur Honaryar's political career started after her father asked her to contest the elections in 2010. She was a dentist working with Afghanistan human rights commission and visited different provinces to help women and families in conflict with the law.

Ms. Fathemah Ghafori, SAF Scholar (Batch 2019-21) sharing her experience at UMISARC, Pondicherry University

Mme France Marquet SAF Representative to UNESCO attended webinar Indugenous Cultural Heritage & Sustainable Development

UNESCO Chair on indigenous cultural heritage and sustainable development is established for studies and research on indigenous language and knowledge systems that will be a significant contribution to the endeavours of cultural conservation of indigenous communities essential for world’s cultural heritage..

Announcement for fully paid scholarship at UNESCO Madanjeet Singh South Asian Institute of Legal Studies(UMSAILS), UAP, Dhaka

UNESCO Madanjeet Singh South Asian Institute of Advanced Legal and Human Rights Studies (UMSAILS) aims to be a regional centre of excellence through undertaking research works and offering post‐graduate education in South Asian law and human rights.

Ms. Pratibha Pant, SAF Scholar UMCDSRC Batch 2018-2022 sharing personal experience on Online Education

I am a SAF scholar currently with UNESCO Madanjeet Centre for Development Studies and Regional Cooperation, National College, Kathmandu University. With the outspread fear of coronavirus disease early on in March 2020, Kathmandu University shut itself down until further notice.

Ms Bibhu-Luitel, SAF Scholar (Batch 2019-21) sharing her experience at UMISARC, Pondicherry University

Studying in Pondicherry was one of the best experiences of my life for me. I got to get involved not just in the activities related to my course, but also in extra-curricular activities and volunteering. But the highlight of these two years has to be my travel around South India....

SAF Invites application for fully paid 16 Scholarship for M. Tech in Green Energy Technology at UMSGET, Pondicherry

Nominations are invited from respective SAF Chapters of SAARC countries for admission to M.Tech. Green Energy Technology programme at the Department of Green Energy Technology, Pondicherry University, for the Academic Year 2021-22.....

Applications fully paid 16 Scholarships at UNESCO Madanjeet Centre for South Asia Water Management (UMCSAWM) 2022-24 Batch

Applications are invited for the above course offered by the Department of Civil Engineering, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka. The programme will be conducted in collaboration with South Asia Foundation (SAF) at the UNESCO Madanjeet Centre for South Asia Water Management (UMCSAWM), University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka established to conduct Masters degree programs and short term training reaching international status.

Ms Aashiyana Adhikari, UMCDSRC Scholar represented SAF Nepal at Virtual meeting "The NGO-UNESCO Convention on Youth & Advocacy"

It was amazing to be invited to join the NGO-UNESCO Convention (Liaison Committee) on Youth and Advocacy representing SAF Nepal. There were more than 60 youths from all around the world coming together for a single cause that is the successful 75th anniversary of UNESCO

A Group photo of graduating UMISAA, SAF Scholars with Prof Salima Hashmi, Director UMISAA, BNU

Mr. Baquer, UMISAA scholar and Afghan Artist, performed a show “We have been waiting for you

Mr. Baquer Ahmadi , was born in Afghanistan, 1995. His practice is based on visual and critical research in art criticism. he has beenpart of the Vasl Artist`s association`s residency program- Taaza Tareen 9- from April 5– May 12, 2017. From September 2017. Mr Baquer joined UMISAA, Beaconhouse National University (BNU) under SAF Scholarship program .........

Ms Hema Shironi, Scholar UMISAA explores identity as a transitionary idea at Colomboscope 2021

“I would say that the rented houses of my life have had the greatest impact on my work. All through my childhood my family migrated from one place to another, creating an alarming degree of confusion in me, in terms of how I would relate or connect

International Conference on Covid impact concludes

Guests join the concluding session of the first UMSAILS-UAP three-day international virtual conference on the impact of the Covid pandemic in legal field on Saturday. — Press conference.....

UMSAILS, UAP holds international conference on Covid- 19’s impact on legal field

An international virtual conference was held from Thursday to Saturday on the impact of Covid-19 pandemic in the legal field.The conference was organized by UNESCO Madanjeet Singh South Asian Institute of Advanced Legal and Human Rights Studies (UMSAILS) in partnership with Department of Law and Human Rights, University of Asia Pacific (UAP), read a press release......

Virtual event of UMSAILS-UAP International Virtual Conference on the Impact of Covid-19 Pandemic in the Legal Field"

Madanjeet Singh Foundation Supports UNESCO Initiative: Mr. Eric Falt Presents Incredible Treasures to H.E. Vishal Sharma

Mr Eric Falt , Director, UNESCO New Delhi Cluster Office, which covers Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka. presenting the book” Incredible Treasures, UNESCO World Heritage Sites of India to H.E Vishal V. Sharma, Permanent Delegate and Ambassador of India to UNESCO and Mrs France Marquet, Trustee Madanjeet Singh Foundation, representative of South Asia Foundation to UNESCO....

UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Centre of South Asian Journalism Successfully Completes Admission Process for Academic Year 2021-22

The UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Centre of South Asian Journalism (UMCSAJ) has successfully concluded its admission process for the academic year 2021-22. The selection of Indian scholars was meticulously carried out, with a strong emphasis on gender priority. The process included a written examination, merit evaluation, and a comprehensive interview.

Mr Aziz Hazara, UMISAA Alumnus met Mr Raju and Mrs Sajana, SAF UMISAA Alumni in Berlin. They interacted two Scholars virtually

Mr Aziz Hazara Alumnus UMISAA met Mr Raju and Mrs Sajana( UMISAA Alumni )in Berlin . They interacted virtually with two other UMISAA Scholars Sakunthala in Sri Lanka and Raheal in Bahawalpur

Online Learning: A Struggle or a Blessing in Disguise to Acquire Other Basic Skills !

Bidhya Neupane, SAF scholar pursuing for her Bachelors in Development Studies in UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Centre for Development Studies and Regional Cooperation (UMCDSRC), National College, Kathmandu University, Nepal, joined the undergraduate studies in 2019 and in the fourth semester of the course now. ...

Ms. Aditi Pokharel, UMCSAJ SAF Scholar from Nepal sharing her experience

I was preparing for my Master’s studies when I heard of Asian College of Journalism (ACJ) and South Asia Foundation (SAF) scholarship for the post-grad course....

A Success story of Ms Shreeti KC, A Young South Asia Foundation Scholar of UMCDSRC( Batch-2021) during lockdown!

UMISARC organized Memorial Lecture on 97th Birthday of UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Madanjeet Singh

SAF-Nepal & Taal Music School paid homage to Late UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Madanjeet Singh on his 97th birth Anniversary

Taal Music School in Kathmandu met on 16 April, 2021 to pay homage to Late UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Madanjeet Singh on his birth anniversary. The school is run by Ms. Sarita Mishra, a renowned tabala player of Nepal and the students are mostly orphans. Ms. Mishra received an award just a few days ago from the Government of Nepal for her contribution to help the needy....

UMCSAJ organized a Virtual Memorial Lecture on 97th Birthday Anniversary of UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Madanjeet Singh

UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Centre of South Asian Journalism (UMCSAJ) organized Virtual Memorial Lecture  on 97th Birthday  Anniversary of UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Madanjeet Singh

The South Asia Foundation pays tribute to the memory of its Founder UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Madanjeet Singh

South Asia Foundation fondly remembers the visionary, UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Madanjeet Singh, author, diplomat, painter, photographer and philanthropist who dedicated his life to the principle of regional cooperation among the countries of South Asia. He is the first Indian in the history of UNESCO to be nominated UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador. The South Asia Foundation pays tribute to the memory of its Founder and dedicates itself to achieving his vision for the Region.

Incredible Treasures UNESCO Heritage Sites of India- Mr Eric Falt, Director and Representative partially support by MSF

The publication, celebrating India's remarkable cultural heritage, was partially funded by the Madanjeet Singh Foundation with a generous contribution of USD 10,000. This support underscores the foundation’s enduring commitment to cultural preservation and its collaborative efforts with UNESCO to promote a deeper understanding of India's World Heritage Sites.

On #WorldArtDay2021​, UNESCO New Delhi has collaborated with artists to highlight the uncertain situation of artists in India

On #WorldArtDay2021​, UNESCO New Delhi has collaborated with artists to highlight the uncertain situation of artists in India. The campaign, #UNESCOsupportsartists​ to strengthen the status of artists in the region by promoting a secure cultural policy and better social support for artists.

E-invite UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Madanjeet Singh Memorial Lecture on April 16, 2021, 4pm IST

SOUTH ASIA FOUNDATION & ASIAN COLLEGE OF JOURNALISM cordially invite you to the UNESCO GOODWILL AMBASSADOR MADANJEET SINGH MEMORIAL LECTURE by Dr. Rasheeda Mohamed Didi...

Survey on home-based screen time, digital learning, and digital reading

UNESCO-Japan Prize on ESD nomination process for 2021

A selected works from Mr Pradeep Thalawatta, UMISAA , SAF Scholar exhibited at Lionel Wendt Gallery

SAF family congratulates Dr Prasad Dharmasena, Alumnus (UMIKS 2009 ) for serving as Director, NIPM, Ministry of Plantation,SL

Dr. Prasad Dharmasena is an exemplary renowned character in vital subjects of Environmental Management, Soil Conservation, and Agroforestry & Plantation Management with brilliance expertise knowledge spanning over 19 years. He held supremacy positions of Head of Agroforestry & Sustainability attached to Hayleys Group of Talawakelle Tea Estates & Kelani Valley Plantations of Sri-Lanka prior to present advocacy. He was on the academic staff...

Eight Fully paid Scholarship at UNESCO Madanjeet Center for South Asia Forestry Studies(UMCSAFS) for Academic 2021

he UNESCO Madanjeet Center for South Asia Forestry Studies (UMCSAFS) at Ugyen Wangchuck Institute for Conservation and Environment Research (UWICER), Bumthang, Bhutan, is pleased to announce the Madanjeet Singh scholarship for four years Bachelor degree program in Forestry and two years Masters Program in Natural Resources Management to be undertaken at College of Natural Resources (CNR), Royal University of Bhutan (RUB) in Lobesa, Punakha, Bhutan, from July 2021 to July 2025 and 2023 respectively.

Mr. Hamidullah Arefi appointed as the new Vice Chairperson of SAF- Afghanistan Chapter

SAF Alumni Informal Virtual Meeting held on 15 Feb, 2021

Around 40 SAF Alumni participated in informal Zoom Virtual meeting on 15 Feb 2021 at 1400Hrs (NST)

Call for nominations for the 2021 UNESCO-Japan Prize on Education for Sustainable Development

Mr. Moonis Shah, Alumnus (2013-2017 Batch) of UMISAA from India Exhibiting- Anarchic Archive: Spectres of Inconsistencty

UNESCO Dialogue & Inclusion Series with Kailash Satyarthi, Nobel Peace Laureate on 17 February 2021

Monitoring Report NGOs’ solidarity in response to the pandemic

Reports of Activities of UMSAILS & SAF Scholars

SAF Scholars Report and activities from UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Green Energy Technology (UMSGET)

SAF Scholars Report and activities from Jamchong Thuendrel Foundation (SAF-BhutanChapter)

One of the regular student activities is to meet among scholarship holders and discuss on the issues pertaining to the scholarship or any other problems while at CNR. Those issues are put up to the CNR and UMCSAFS management for effectively dealing or resolving the issues. In 2019

Ms Ayusha and Ms Aditi qualified for 2021-22 Batch at UMSCAJ from Nepal "Chapter"

Dr. Nischal Nath Pandey Chairperson, SAF-Nepal gave a warm farewell to two SAF- Nepal Scholars before leaving from Nepal to UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Centre of South Asian Journalism (UMCSAJ), ACJ Chennai, India

South Asia Foundation 17th Governing Council Meeting on Virtual Plateform 4 Jan 2021

MSF Trustees SAF Chairpersons, SAF Vice Chairpersons, SAF Scretaries and Directors of all Institutes of Excellence were participated in the Virtual Zoom Meeting.

Feedback from Mr Janak Pokhrel, SAF Scholar (2016-20), UMCDSRC, National College, Kathmandu

hope you are in good health and doing well. First of all, my sincere apologies as this email has been long due in its coming. Nevertheless, I am overwhelmed to be providing you a final update as a SAF scholar from UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Centre of Development Studies and Regional Cooperation (UMCDSRC)..

Call for nominations UNESCO ICT in Education Prize 2020 -Last Date 8 Jan 2021

Funded by the Kingdom of Bahrain and established in 2005, the Prize awards annually US$ 25,000 each to two innovative projects leveraging new technologies to expand educational opportunities....

Ms Aashiyana Adhikari, Scholar of UMCDSRC, National College, Kathmandu working as an intern at UNESCO Bangkok Office

Ms Aashiyana Adhikari, Scholar of UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Centre of Development Studies and Regional Cooperation (UMCDSRC) has been working under Director programs at UNESCO, Bangkok as an intern...

UMISARC's Special Lecture on "Sri Lanka on a larger Rubric of Regional Cooperation" by H.E. Amrith Rohan Perera

As part of special lecture series UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Institute for South Asia Regional Cooperation (UMISARC) organised special lecture "Sri Lanka on a larger Rubric of Regional Cooperation" by H.E. Amrith Rohan Perera, Formerly Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to UN

SAF - UMSGET Alumni Association Online Meeting on Thermometric Research & Application Prospect in South Asia

Call for admission to M.Tech (UMSGET) in Green Energy Technology programme under South Asia Foundation scholarship

Call for admission to M.Tech Program in UMSGET under SAF Scholarship Nominations are invited from respective SAF Chapters of SAARC countries for the admission to M.Tech. Green Energy Technology programme UMSGET....

Connectivity Through the Indo-Nepal Border During the Pandemic: Shailin Nongrang, UMCDSRC, Kathmandu, Scholar

Crossing across to India via the Kakarvitta border check post was one of the most exciting experience ever felt while traveling. From Nepal side once I reached the Bhadrapur airport by a domestic flight, taxis are available at the airport itself but...

Recording of proceedings 2020 Winner of UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Prize for Tolerance & Non Violence

In celebration of the International Day of Tolerance and the 2020 edition of the UNESCO-Madanjeet Prize, UNESCO is organized an online Master Class on Tolerance on Monday 16 November 2020 from 3 pm to 5:30 pm (CET).

“18 weeks' :-Adult in the context of Art and Design at UMISAA" By Koshal Hamal, UMISAA Alumni (2010-14)

Invitation to UNESCO Master Class for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

Exploring new and innovative responses to the crisis: NGO solidarity during COVID-19

MDSVAD Alumnus Kubra Khademi Praticipates in the Master Class on Tolerance by UNESCO

Message from Ms Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO, on the occasion of International Day for Tolerance

Tunisian essayist Albert Memmi, who passed away this year, wrote that “tolerance is an exercise and a victory over ourselves”. His words teach us that tolerance, far from being a passive attitude tantamount to complacency or indifference, is a dynamic,daily effort, made both individually and collectively.....

An Exclusive Interview of Mr. Eric Falt Director, UNESCO New Delhi Office on International Day for Tolerance

Interview With Mr Eric Falt, Director, UNESCO New Delhi Office on International Day for Tolerance- 16 November

International Day of Tolerance and celebration of the 2020 Laureate of the UNESCO- Madanjeet Singh Prize

Call for nominations: The UNESCO King Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa Prize for the use of ICT in Education

Centre Résolution Conflicts in Democratic Republic of Congo to receive UNESCO-Madanjeet Singh Prize 2020

UNESCO will award the 2020 edition of the UNESCO-Madanjeet Singh Prize for the Promotion of Tolerance and Non-Violence to the nongovernmental Centre Résolution Conflits (Centre for Resolution of Conflicts - CRC) in the Democratic Republic of Congo on 15 October 2020.....

Renewal of South Asia Foundation official relations with UNESCO for another Four-year with effect from 2 Oct 2020-1 Oct 2024.

A decision by the UNESCO Director General Ms Audrey Azoulay, following a positive evaluation of the cooperation between UNESCO and the South Asia Foundation (SAF)...

UNESCO seeks nominations for the UNESCO-Madanjeet Singh Prize for the Promotion of Tolerance and Non-Violence 2020

The UNESCO-Madanjeet Singh Prize for the Promotion of Tolerance and Non-Violence rewards significant activities in the scientific, artistic, cultural and communication fields aimed at the promotion of a spirit of tolerance and non-violence....

Dr Nishchal N. Pandey, Chairman, SAF- Nepal, hosted a farewell reception for UMCDSRC scholars

'Art of Being Nothing' Visual art Exhibition

Ms Mainul Islam, Textile Artist and UMISAA Alumna, received the Certificate along with other women entrepreneurs

Managing director of Joyeeta Foundation under M/O-Women and Children Affairs Afroza Khan distributed certificates among Joyeeta Women Entrepreneurs on Friday in the closing day of 6-day long Fashion Design Workshop held in Joyeeta Design Center at Lalmatia, Dhaka.

16th SAF Governing Council Virtual Zoom Meeting held on 24 September 2020 at 1130Hrs (IST)

16th SAF-India Board of Trustees Zoom Meeting held on 23rd September 2020