SAF-Nepal Introduction & News

News UMCDSRC, National College, Kathmandu, Nepal - 9th April 2026

UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Madanjeet Singh Memorial Lecture 2026 to Spotlight Climate Change and Gender in Kathmandu

On the auspicious occasion of 102th Birthday Anniversary of UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Madanjeet Singh the South Asia Foundation is pleased to announce the Amb. Madanjeet Singh Memorial Lecture 2026, to be held on 15 April 2026 at the auditorium of Madanjeet Singh, National College, Kathmandu.

In the media Bangaluru, DHNS-News Paper - 28th March 2026

From Journalism to Governance: UMCSAJ Alumna Ms. Pratibha Rawal Takes Charge as Nepal’s Federal Affairs Minister

In a remarkable journey from media to national leadership, Pratibha Rawal, an alumna of Asian College of Journalism, has been appointed as Nepal’s Minister for Federal Affairs and General Administration in the newly formed cabinet.

News Kathamndu, Nepal - 18th March 2026

Ms. Pratibha Rawal, SAF Alumna of UMCSAJ, Asian College of Journalism(2014 batch), Wins Seat in Nepal’s House of Representativ

In a proud and inspiring moment for the UENSCO Madanjeet Singh Institute of Excellence (UMCSAJ) , SAF alumna Ms. Pratibha Rawal from Nepal (Batch of 2014), an accomplished Diploma UMCSAJ, Asian College of Journalism, Chennai, has been elected to Nepal’s House of Representatives through the proportional representation (PR) system.

News Eawag, Switzerland. - 15th March 2026

SAF Alumni Batch of 2022 & 2024 Connect at Eawag: A Meeting that Reflects the Global Footprint of UMCSAWM

In a delightful moment reflecting the strength of the global SAF Alumni Network, Mr. Nur Mohammad from the University of Moratuwa recently met Mr. Sambuddha Bajracharya, UMCSAWM alumnus at Eawag....

News Kathamndu, Nepal - 4th March 2026

From Forestry Scholar to Climate Leader: SAF Alumnus Sunil Sapkota Selected for MBA in Future-Oriented Project in Finland

The South Asia Foundation (SAF) is proud to share the inspiring journey of its alumnus Mr. Sunil Sapkota from Nepal, who completed both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Forestry at the UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Centre for South Asian Forestry Studies (UMCSAFS). His academic journey, supported by the SAF scholarship programme, has continued to shape a remarkable path of service, innovation, and leadership in environmental conservation and community development....