SAF-Nepal Introduction & News

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....

News Bandos Island, Malé - 27th November 2025

22nd Annual Governing Council Meeting of South Asia Foundation held on 27 November 2025, Bandos, Maldives

The Annual Governing Council Meeting of the South Asia Foundation (SAF) and Madanjeet Singh Foundation convened on November 27, 2025, Bandos, Maldvies. The meeting saw active Chairpersons from the Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka of South Asia Foundation chapters.

News Tribhuvan University, Nepal - 16th August 2025

UNESCO Goodwill Amb. Madanjeet Singh’s Book Culture of the Sepulcher Was Presented to MPhil Students of Tribhuvan University

In a significant academic gesture, the Department of Peace and Conflict Studies at Tribhuvan University received a copy of Ambassador Madanjeet Singh’s renowned book Culture of the Sepulcher....