SAF-Nepal Introduction & News

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....

News Kathmandu University, Kathmandu Nepal - 4th August 2025

SAF-Nepal Alumna Padma Rijal Appointed Lecturer at Kathmandu University School of Law

We are proud to share that Advocate Padma Rijal, an alumna of the first batch of the UNESCO Madanjeet Singh South Asian Institute of Advanced Legal and Human Rights Studies (UMSAILS), Dhaka from South Asia Foundation Nepal Chapter has been appointed as a permanent Lecturer at the prestigious Kathmandu University School of Law.

News UMISAA, BNU, Lahore - 24th July 2025

Prof. Salima Hashmi Congratulates UMISAA Graduate Ms. Subista from Nepal at BNU Convocation

In a moment of pride and cultural unity, Prof. Salima Hashmi, Chairperson of South Asia Foundation (SAF) – Pakistan, warmly congratulated Ms. Subista, a talented young artist from Nepal, who graduated this year from Beaconhouse National University (BNU) under the prestigious UMISAA Scholarship Program.

News Kathmandu, Nepal - 9th June 2025

Dr. Nishchal N. Pandey, Chairperson, SAF-Nepal, Engages in Thoughtful Exchange with SAF Scholars and Alumni over Lunch

Dr. Nischal N. Pandey, esteemed Chairperson of South Asia Foundation-Nepal and a prominent voice in South Asian strategic affairs, hosted an engaging luncheon with a group of SAF Scholars and distinguished alumni. The informal yet intellectually stimulating gathering served as a vibrant platform for exchanging ideas, personal journeys, and shared aspirations shaped by the South Asia Foundation’s vision.

News UMCDSRC, Nepal - 22nd April 2025

UMCDSRC Hosts Commemorative Event Honoring Late Ambassador Madanjeet Singh

The UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Centre for Development Studies and Regional Cooperation (UMCDSRC) at National College, Kathmandu University, today organized a commemorative function to mark the birth anniversary of the late Ambassador Madanjeet Singh – a visionary diplomat, UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador, and tireless advocate for regional harmony and tolerance.