SAF News

South Asia Foundation Scholars and Alumni Association Panel Promotes COVID-19 Safety Amidst Challenging Times

In these hard Times our SAF Scholars Alumni Association Panel spreading message for all South Asia to be safe by the pandemic disease of COVID-19

UMCDSRC SAF Scholars pay homage to UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Madanjeet Singh on his 96th Birthday Anniversary

Messages from SAF Scholars and SAF family on 96th Birth Anniversary of UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Madanjeet Singh

Remembering UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador MADANJEET SINGH on his 96th Birth Anniversary

A Tribute to Late UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Madanjeet Singh by SAF Alumni Association

Remembering the late UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Madanjeet Singh

UNESCO extendes the nomiominations for the UNESCO-Madanjeet Singh Prize for the Promotion of Tolerance and Non-Violence 2020

UNESCO invites governmental and non-governmental entities, civil society actors and individuals active in strengthening foundations for peace and tolerance to propose candidates for the 2020 UNESCO-Madanjeet Singh Prize for the Promotion of Tolerance and Non-Violence. Extension of deadline for submissions: 31 May 2020 at midnight CET.

Online Exhibition on IG has been conducted by UMISAA 1st Year SAF Scholars

Dr. Nischal Nath Pandey, SAF Nepal Chairman met H. E. Mr. Esala Ruwan Weerakoon, New Secretary General SAARC.

SAF-Nepal Chairperson Dr. Nishchal N. Pandey handed over the ‘Kashmiriyat’ to the faculty of Mid western University

Dr. Nischal Nath Pandey, SAF Nepal Chairman met Ms. Anita, alumna of UMISAA and discussed about Alumni Meet.

Scholarships open for Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism at UMCSAJ, Last date 20 April, 2020

UNESCO MADANJEET SINGH CENTER OF SOUTH ASIAN JOURNALISUM (UMCSAJ) announces FULLY paid scholarship for Postgraduate Diploma in Journalisum. Last Date to receive the nomination from South Asia Foundation Chapters is 20th April, 2020....

28th Annual Convocation of Pondicherry University

Ms Mona Hossaini, SAF Alumna,UMIKS conducted interviews on Gendered nature of migration drivers and decision-making in Afghan

This seminar paper draws on a paper based on repeat interviews with eighteen families resident in Kabul (2016-2018) carried out by Mona Hossaini and Razia Razaie. The paper by Hussaini, Schuster, Hossaini and Razaie explores.....

10th WEEC Call for papers: Local and Global Connectivity

Mme France Marquet, SAF Representative to UNESCO attended 13th session of Intergovernmental Committee of the 2005 Convention...

The Intergovernmental Committee of the 2005 Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions met at UNESCO Headquarters from 11 to 14 February 2020 in Room II...

Battery Day Celebration by UNESCO Madanjeet Singh School of Green Energy Technology, (UMSGET), Pondicherry University

2020 Youth & Oceans Conference

The 2020 Youth & Ocean Conference, organized by the World Youth Organization, will provide an opportunity for young people from around the globe to discuss..

Mr. Eric Falt, Director & UNESCO Representative delivered special lecture on the Futures of Education at Pondicherry University

Mr Eric Falt, Director and UNESCO Representative to Bhutan, India, Maldives and Sri Lanka addressed a special lecture at the Centre for South Asian Studies-UMISARC, Pondicherry University on “The Futures of Education” on February 7 2020...

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....

Announcement for UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Scholarship at UMCSAFS for Bachelor in Forestry & Master in Natural Resouce Management

The 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 2020 to July 2024 and 2022 respectively.

Call for proposals: World Conference on Education for Sustainable Development

UNESCO invites interested organizations and individuals to submit their proposals to set up booths and organize...

N. Ram, President of MSF, selected for National Media Award

Mr. N. Ram, President of MSF and Trustee of SAF-India, has been selected for National Media Award.....

Prof. Salima Hashmi chariperson SAF-Pakistan with UMISAA Scholars

Ms. Aashiyana Adhikari from National College, Kathmandu University gave a presentation on Nepali media coverage at UMCSAJ

As part of the exchange of scholars among various SAF institutions, Ms. Aashiyana Adhikari from National College, Kathmandu University gave a presentation on Nepali media coverage on transport connectivity issues among South Asian nations at the UMCSAJ...

SAF Scholars Alumni Association on Facebook

SAF gives us the platform to promote regional cooperation and peace, share and collaborate cultures between the eight SAARC countries. Our main objectives are to continue this great initiative of dear UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Madanjeet Singh.

Articles on the exhibition Kharmohra, Art under fire in Afghanistan by Ms. Kubra Khademi, Alumna, UMISAA, BNU

Ms. Aditi Pokharel, SAF Nepal scholar received Gold Medal in her bachelors studies from the Kathmandu University

Audited- Statements of Madanjeet Singh Institutes of Execellence

Audited- Statements of Madanjeet Singh Institutes of Execellence

Alumni Reunion of Bhutan Jamchong Thuendrel Foundation ( SAF-Bhutan) Chapter

BJTF which serves as the Bhutan Chapter of South Asia Foundation celebrated the first SAF Alumni Meet on 26th December 2019.....

Alumni reunion of South Asia Foundation-Bangladesh held at UAP

A reunion of the South Asian Foundation (SAF) scholars’ was held at the University of Asia Pacific, Dhaka, on December 20, 2019.

Ms. Abhilasha Bhuju, UMSGET, SAF Alumna from Nepal, received Gold Medal in 27th Convocation held in Pondicherry University

On 27th Convocation held in Pondicherry University on Monday, December 23, 2019, Ms. Abhilasha, SAF Alumna from Nepal, received Gold Medal in person (she stood the first rank in MTech Green Energy Technology).

A great reunion of SAF-Bangladesh Scholars - By Sharmin Tamanna, UMIKS Alumni (2015 Batch )

A great reunion of SAF scholars from Bangladesh held on 20 December, 2019 It was a great opportunity to be a SAF scholar. Thanks a lot South Asia Foundation- Bangladesh Chapter to arrange this Memorable evening....Sharmin Tamanna, UMIKS

Dr. Perumal Elumalai takes over as the new Director of UMSGET, Pondicherry University

Mme France Marquet, Trustee MSF attended 14 C Intergovernmental Committee for Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage

This year, the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage met in Bogota, Colombia from 9 to 14 December......

Mr Karma Chorten Dendup, SAF Alumnus, UMCSAFS, Topped Bhutan Civil Service Examination 2019

Mr Karma Chorten Dendup, SAF Alumnus,UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Centre for South Asia Forestry Studies (UMCSAFS) topped Bhutan Civil Service Examination 2019 (BCSE2019) in Technical Category with 73.26%.

Mr. Dhendup Tshering takes over as new Programme Director of UMCSAFS

SAF Governing Council Members met the officials from Ministry of Foreign affairs, Maldives

15th SAF Governing Council Meeting held in Male, Maldives

Mme France Marquet, Principal Trustee, MSF met H.E. Aishat Ali, Minister of Education, Maldives

Mme France Marquet, SAF Representative to UNESCO, attended the inauguration of the exhibition at the Marseille's Museum

Ms france Marquet attended the inauguration of the Marseille's Museum, Mucem where half of the artist where former students from the UMISAA (UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Institute of Asian Arts)Lahore.

Mme France Marquet, SAF Rep.to UNESCO, attended celebration of the 30th Anniversary of the International Convention of the Child

On this occasion, UNESCO and the Defender of Rights in France are organizing a joint event, moderated by Mélissa Theuriau, where children's voices will meet the voices of politicians, associations, experts and other committed actors, at the country and international level, around 4 thematics:

Dr. Khan Touseef Osman, Alumnus of UMIKS (2013-17), delivered lecture on Trauma Studies, Remembrance/Amnesia and the Partition

Dr. Khan Touseef Osman delivered special lecture at Netaji Subhash Open University, titled "Trauma Studies, Remembrance/Amnesia and the Partition," was organized for the "Partition Repository Project".......

Dr. Khan Touseef Osman, Scholar UMIKS (2013-17) delivered lecture on 'Bangladeshi English Novel: Roots and Routes'

r. Khan Touseef Osman delivered special lecture titled "Bangladeshi English Novel: Roots and Routes" at the University of Calcutta, tracing the history of Bangladeshi English literature from Begum Rokeya till today. His particular focus was on the growth of Bangladeshi English novel since the 1990s as a result of globalization as well as the change in the economic scene of Bangladesh.....

Mme France Marquet, SAF Representative to UNESCO, attended 40th General Conference

7th International Teacher Education Student Conference on ESD at Cebu Normal University 3-4 April 2020

Video message by Mr Sunil Sapkota, SAF Scholar at UMCSAFS during 40 UNESCO General Conference

Melting Himalayas, drying up of rivers and disappearing species due to climate change will severely affect the life of 1.9 billion South Asians. For humanity, our governments must lead the campaign, “To Curb Global emission”

Applications open for the post of SECRETARY-GENERALAsia South Pacific Association for Basic and Adult Education (ASPBAE)

Education and Learning in and through Environmental Assessment

UMISARC organized special lectures on 'Contours of Humanitarianism, Security and Cooperation in South Asia'

NESCO Madanjeet Singh Institute for South Asian Reginal Cooperation (UMISARC) organized special lecture series on "Contours of Humanitarianism, Security and Cooperation in South Asia: Case Of Sri Lankan Refugees" by Dr. K. M Parivelan (Chairperson & Associate Professor at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai

Mme. France Marquet, SAF Representative to UNESCO, attended The UNITED NATIONS Day

Dr. Nishchal Pandey, Chairperson, SAF-Nepal celebrating UNITED NATIONS DAY, 2019 in Kathmandu

A Talk on "Promoting Global Citizenship and Governance for Peace and Development" organized in Honour of the United Nations Day, 2019 on 24 October, 2019, Kathmandu, Nepal by United Nations Association of Nepal

Call for papers - Sustainability Special Issue

Currently, the built environment operates in a linear way where large amounts of nonrenewable resources are used, particularly in the urban areas of the world....

UNESCO Madanjeet Singh South Asian Institute LLM held freshers in UAP

UAP holds freshers’ reception of UMSAILS LLM Program

Welcome Reception for the first batch of students of the UMSAILS LL. M. Programme

The freshers’ reception and orientation program of the UNESCO Madanjeet Singh South Asian Institute of Advanced Legal and Human Rights Studies (UMSAILS) LLM program was held at the University of Asia Pacific (UAP) on 19 October 2019. Twenty-two students of fifteen different public and private universities from South Asian region were admitted in the LLM Program with full and partial scholarships funded by UMSAILS.

SAILS freshers’ reception at UAP

Visitors to SAF-India Office

SAF-India had the privilege of welcoming two distinguished visitors, Dr. Eric Falt, Director UNESCO for India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Maldives and Sri Lanka in Delhi and Ms. Nandita Das, Actor and Director.

Orientation of UNESCO LLM programme held at UAP

The 2019 call for nomination is now open for the ICT in Education Prize

Recent technological progress, including the proliferation of frontier technologies, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and advancements in neuroscience, opens a new horizon of possibilities for learning, teaching and the delivery and management of education.....

Mr. Koshal Hamal, Alumni (UMISAA, Pakistan) displayed his artwork at The Himalayan Art Festival

Koshal Hamal, Alumni of UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Institute for South Asian Arts (UMISAA), work entitled “What is So Beautiful About This Painting?” is being displayed at the Himalayan Art Festival, Nepal. Himalayan Art Festival is organized by E Arts Nepal, is the most prestigious annual art exhibition of Nepali artists, the exhibition is well-known as a festival of Nepali Artists.

2020 International Conference of Young Scientists and GYA Annual General Meeting

Mr. Pratik Singh Thakuri SAF Alumni Nepal, selected for United Nations University (UNU) 2019 ProsPER.net leadership program

Ms. Pratibha Pant, UMCDSRC scholar participated in the Asia Pacific Climate Week in Bangkok

Mr. Farrukh Adnan Alumni BNU, UMISAA Batch 2012-14 visual artist shown new artworks at Koel Gallery, Karachi

Farrukh Adnan received his Bachelor in Visual Communication Design from National College of Arts, Lahore (2009). He completed his master’s in Art and Design Studies from Beaconhouse National University with the prestigious scholarship of South Asia Foundation (SAF) Madanjeet’s Singh Institute for South Asian Studies (2014).

Dasho Ugen Tsechup Dorji takes over as New Chairperson, Bhutan Jamchong Thuendrel Foundation(SAF-Bhutan)

He is graduated from the famous St.Stephen’s College, New Delhi , Dasho Ugen joined his family business at a young age. A visionary par excellence , an excellent orator and a quick learner with modern outlook are the right.....

[SUBMIT] Call for proposals: Transforming Education Conference for Humanity (TECH), Vizag, Andhra Pradesh, India, 10-12 December

The Asia-Pacific Mayors Academy Fellowship 2019-2020[APPLY]

Mr. Sunil Sapkota, UMCDSRC, Msc Scholar with His Majesty the King of Bhutan

The First batch of Msc and 8th Batch of B.Sc Forestry at UMCSAFS begin from 24 July, 2019

Under the aegis of South Asia Foundation, UMCSAFS has been offering group scholarships to pursue B.Sc degree in Forestry since 2012 at College of Natural Resources at Lobesa under Royal University of Bhutan. Until now, a total of 14 students graduated; 11 with B.Sc Forestry, 3 with B.Sc Sustainable Development and 1 with Diploma in Forestry. However, 2 scholarship recipient; 1 from Maldives and 1 from Sri Lanka discontinued the scholarship on personal reasons.