SAF News

News New York - 30th August 2024

"UMISAA Scholars to Showcase at The Armory Show in New York"

Ayesha Sultana, an alumna of the inaugural UMISAA batch, and T. Vinoja, currently enrolled in the Master's program, have been recognized for their remarkable contributions to contemporary art. Their works will be displayed at the Javits Center in New York from September 6–8, 2024, offering them an unparalleled opportunity to present their unique perspectives to an international audience.

News COMO Museum, Pakistan - 30th August 2024

"Dharti Dhar Dhar Dharke Gi: A Groundbreaking Exhibition at Como Museum of Art Curated by Salima Hashmi"

The Como Museum of Art is set to captivate art enthusiasts with its latest exhibition, "Dharti Dhar Dhar Dharke Gi," curated by the esteemed Salima Hashmi....

News UMSAILS, Bangladesh - 13th August 2024

UMSAILS Announces Madanjeet Singh Scholarship for LLM Program at UAP, Dhaka (2025)

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. Its mission is to further the potential of South Asia in legal education, research and scholarship and to impart knowledge and the skills that are necessary to confront the new challenges of this era. It is sponsored by the South Asia Foundation (SAF), which is founded by UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Madanjeet Singh.....

News Switzerland - 4th July 2024

Mr Sambuddha Bajracharya, Alumni UMCSSAWM from SAF-Nepal Secures Prestigious Research Fellowship in Switzerland

In an outstanding academic achievement, Mr. Sambuddha Bajracharya, a distinguished SAF alumni from Nepal, has been selected for the esteemed EPP Fellowship Program at Eawag in Switzerland. Mr. Bajracharya, who completed his Masters in Water Resources Engineering and Management from UMCSAWM University of Moratuwa, will embark on a four-month research journey at the renowned Swiss research institute.

News 24th June 2024

Two Nepalese Scholars from SAF-Nepal Join UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Centre of South Asian Journalism( UMCSAJ),ACJ

Dr. Nischal N. Pandey, Chairman of the South Asia Foundation-Nepal (SAF-Nepal), hosted a heartfelt farewell event for the scholars on June 24, 2024. Both Ms. Rai and Ms. Devkota are already making their mark as young journalists in Nepal, and their selection for this program highlights their dedication and potential in the field.

News UNESCO Headquaters, Paris - 7th June 2024

Madam France Marquet attended the inauguration of exhibition Exposition Au Couvent Des Dominicains: Artwork of Mr Hadi Rahnaward

Madam France Marquet, Principal Trustee, MSF and SAF Representative to UNESCO, attended the inauguration of the exhibition "Exposition Au Couvent Des Dominicains: Artwork of Mr. Hadi Rahnaward, an alumnus of the UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Institute for South Asian Art (UMISAA), BNU, Lahore..

News Rabat Morocco - 24th May 2024

"Madam France Marquet, SAF Representative to UNESCO, Attends AI Conferences at UNESCO Maghreb Bureau's Salon"

The 29th edition of the International Book and Publishing Fair (SIEL 2024) is currently taking place in Rabat, Morocco, from May 9 to May 19. This event, held under the High Patronage of King Mohammed VI, was inaugurated by Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch and features a diverse array of cultural and literary activities.

News UMSGET, Pondicherry University - 9th May 2024

UNESCO Chair Established in UNESCO Madanjeet School of Green Energy Technologies,PU to promote green & clean Energy Technologies

The 16th UNESCO Chair in India on “Renewable and Clean Energy for Sustainable Development” has been established in the Department of Green Energy Technology, Madanjeet School of Green Energy Technologies at Pondicherry University. The chair is to promote greener and cleaner energy technologies (solar, wind, biomass, hydro, ocean, green hydrogen, etc.) to mitigate the global issues such as climate change, global warming...

News Dhaka Bangaldesh - 5th May 2024

Mr Rabiul Alam, Alumnus,UMCSAJ Wins UNICEF Media Award-2023 for Compelling Story on Erosion-Hit Children

Mr Abiul Alam, a SAF Alumni from the UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Centre of South Asian Journalism (UMCSAJ), Asian College of Journalism, Chennai, India has been awarded the UNICEF Media Award-2023 for his compelling story titled "Manta and Erosion-Hit Children Grapple with Endless Identity Crisis.....

News UMSAILS, Bangladesh - 24th April 2024

Dr Nischal N. Pandey, Chairman,SAF-Nepal visited SAF Bangladesh chapter

Dr. Nischal N. Pandey, Chairman of SAF-Nepal, recently paid a visit to the SAF Bangladesh chapter to discuss the organization of an upcoming SAF Alumni meeting. During his visit, Dr. Pandey engaged in discussions with Md Zakaria, Secretary of SAF-Bangladesh, exploring various aspects of the alumni gathering and about the admission fourth comming admission process at UNESCO MADANJEET SINGH SOUTH ASIAN INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED LEGAL AND HUMAN RIGHTS STUDIES (UMSAILS)