SAF News

News Kaiserslautern, Germany - 25th June 2022
News Kassel, Germany - 23rd June 2022
News Kassel, Germany - 23rd June 2022
News Kassel, Germany - 21st June 2022

Prof Salima Hashmi, Director, UMISAA, BNU, participating in Session on Art Schools of Asia with Asian art archive in Documenta15

As part of the Art Schools of Asia program by lumbung artist Asia Art Archive, this workshop is a follow-up of the public talk Art Schools of Asia: Prof Salima Hashmi, Director, UMISAA, Beaconhouse National School and Mr Zheng Shengtian on June 21, 2022, and includes members of the Art Schools of Asia seminar that Asia Art Archive has conducted online since October 2021 for their first in-person gathering.

News Art Basel, Switzerland - 17th June 2022

Mme France Marquet Principal Trustee, MSF with Mr Rashid Rana's work "TOGETHER ALONE" at Art Basel, Switzerland

Madam France Marquet, Principal Trustee, Madanjeet Singh Foundation and South Asia Foundation Representative to UNESCO in front of Mr Rashid Rana Art Work, exhibited in Art Basel. The work was purchased by a Swedish Museum. Mr Rashid Rana is the Director of UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Institute for South Asian Arts, Beconhouse National University Lahore, Pakistan

News France, Paris - 17th June 2022
News Pondicherrry University, Puducherry - 14th June 2022
News UMCSAJ, Chennai - 12th June 2022

UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Centre of South Asian Journalism Successfully Completes Admission Process for Academic Year 2022-23

The UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Centre of South Asian Journalism (UMCSAJ) has successfully concluded its admission process for the academic year 2022-23. The selection of Indian scholars was meticulously carried out, with a strong emphasis on gender priority. The process included a written examination, merit evaluation, and a comprehensive interview.

News Kathmandu,Nepal - 7th June 2022
News Thimpu, Bhutan - 4th June 2022

South Asia Foundation Bhutan Chapter has convened its Alumni Meet on 4 June 2022

South Asia Foundation Bhutan Chapter has convened its Alumni Meet on 4th June 2022. It was attended by 8 (in-person) and 10 (virtual). During the Meet, one of the agenda was discussed on the SAF Alumni

News UNESCO Headquarters, Paris, France - 25th May 2022

H.E. Sahar Baassiri, Amb., Permanent Representative of Lebanon to UNESCO with Mrs France Marquet SAF representative to UNESCO

H.E. Sahar Baassiri, Ambassador, Permanent Representative of Lebanon to UNESCO with Mme France Marquet, Principal Trustee, Madanjeet Singh Foundation & South Asia Foundation representative to UNESCO, During her discussion on UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Prize for the Promotion of Tolerance and Non-Violence

News Nice, France - 23rd May 2022
News Pondicherry University, Puducherry - 23rd May 2022
News Canada - 11th May 2022
News Lahore, Pakistan - 11th May 2022
News Pakistan, Lahore - 2nd May 2022
News Nice, Paris - 28th April 2022
News Zoom Platefarm - 22nd April 2022
News UNESCO Headquarters, Paris, France - 20th April 2022
News UMCSAJ, Chennai - 16th April 2022
News Zoom Virtual Plateform Broadcast from Chennai, India - 16th April 2022

UMCSAJ organized a Virtual Memorial Lecture on 98th Birthday Anniversary of UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Madanjeet Singh

UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Centre of South Asian Journalism (UMCSAJ) organized Virtual Memorial Lecture on 98th Birthday Anniversary of UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Madanjeet Singh

News South Asia Foundation - 16th April 2022

The South Asia Foundation pays tribute to the memory of its Founder UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Madanjeet Singh

South Asia Foundation fondly remembers the visionary, UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Madanjeet Singh, author, diplomat, painter, photographer and philanthropist who dedicated his life to the principle of regional cooperation among the countries of South Asia. He is the first Indian in the history of UNESCO to be nominated UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador. The South Asia Foundation pays tribute to the memory of its Founder and dedicates itself to achieving his vision for the Region.

News UMSGET, Pondicherry University - 13th April 2022
News Zoom Virtual Plateform Broadcast from Chennai, India - 11th April 2022
News Zoom Virtual Plateform Broadcast from Chennai, India - 5th April 2022
News Paris, France - 4th April 2022
News UNESCO Headquarters, Barcelona - 4th April 2022

The UNESCO World Higher Education Conference 2022

UNESCO World Higher Education Conference (WHEC2022) aims at reshaping ideas and practices in higher education to ensure sustainable development for the planet and humanity....

News Bhumtang, Bhutan - 3rd April 2022

Announcement of 9th Fully paid Scholarship at UNESCO Madanjeet Center for South Asia Forestry Studies(UMCSAFS) for Academic2022

The UNESCO Madanjeet Center for South Asia Forestry Studies (UMCSAFS) at College of Natural Resources (CNR), Royal University of Bhutan (RUB) in Lobesa, Punakha, Bhutan, is pleased to announce the Madanjeet Singh scholarship (International students) for three slots (except Bhutan) for two years Masters Program in Natural Resources Management to be undertaken from July 2022 to June 2024.

News Paris, France - 30th March 2022
News UNESCO Headquarters, Paris - 25th March 2022

Call for participation: Collection of case studies on genuine participation of children and young people

The UNESCO Chair has launched a call for participation to collect case studies of successful projects and initiatives on how to involve children and young people in improving their health and wellbeing. The collection and analysis of case studies is part of a global initiative on genuine participation of children and young people in health promotion....

News UNESCO Headquarters, Maldives - 22nd March 2022

Strengthening a Gender-Sensitive Media Environment in the Maldives

The South Asia Foundation (SAF), in partnership with UNESCO’s International Programme for the Development of Communication (IPDC), successfully completed the project "Strengthening a Gender-Sensitive Media Environment in the Maldives".....

News Pondicherry University, Puducherry, India - 19th March 2022

Renewal of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between South Asia Foundation-India and Pondicherry University

Sets forth the agreements reached between the parties relating to the establishment and functioning of UNESCO Madanjeet Singh School of Green Energy Technology (UMSGET) and utilization of the funds received from South Asia Foundation-India.

In the media MyRepublics - 12th March 2022

UNESCO is here to serve Nepal's agenda: UNESCO Nepal Chief Mr MiChael Croft says

UNESCO Representative to Nepal Mr Michael Croft has said that Nepali people should be able to build their narrative that best describes this culturally rich nation...

News Kathamandu, Nepal - 11th March 2022

SAF-Nepal Hosts a Memorial Lecture by Mr Michael Croft on "UNESCO in Nepal: Collaboration Opportunities"

UNESCO Madanjeet Centre for Development Studies and Regional Cooperation (UMCDSRC) at the National College, Kathmandu University organized Ambassador Madanjeet Singh memorial talk on March 11, 2022 of Mr. Michael Croft, Resident Representative of the UNESCO in Nepal. More than 50 students and faculty participated

News UNESCO Headquarters, Paris - 8th March 2022

UNESCO calls for proposals for the 2022 Silk Roads Youth Research Grant

The Silk Roads encompass a vast region comprised of a network of maritime and land trade routes. They pass through South Asia and Southeast Asia, crossing the Russian steppes, Central Asia....

News Dhaka, Bangladesh - 28th February 2022
News UNESCO, Headquarters - 21st February 2022

Digital Game for Peace : Creativity, Innovation & Resilience

The UNESCO Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development (MGIEP), the United Nations Office of Counterterrorism (UNOCT), and the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) are pleased and honored to invite you to help celebrate the Digital Games for Peace challenge....

News Kathmandu, Nepal - 17th February 2022

Ms Pratiba, Ms Shreeti & Ms Bidhya, SAF Scholars, UMCDSRC, National College, Kathmandu find place among the list of Sem. Topper

Ms Pratiba Pant (4th year), Ms Shreeti K.C (1st year), & Ms Bidhya Neupane (3rd year), SAF Scholars, UNESCO Madanjeet Centre for Development Studies and Regional (UMCDSRC), National College, Kathmandu find place among the list of Semester Topper

News UMSGET, Pondicherry University - 15th February 2022
News 15th February 2022
News Colombo, Sri Lanka - 9th February 2022

Ms. Krishnapriya Tharmakrishnar SAF Scholar UMISAA Batch (20018-20) work in Columbo scope - using her fathers letter press

My drawing is a representation of experience rather than appearance, and in this sense relinquishes the mantle of perception. There is a sense of openness in the act of drawing despite its medium of execution that lends itself to be a dynamic space for experimentation.

News UNESCO Headquarters, Paris - 9th February 2022

INVITATION: Conference on Human Rights Go Local: What Works

The International Centre for the Promotion of Human Rights at the Local and Regional Level under the auspices of UNESCO and the UNESCO Chair in Human Rights and Human Security in cooperation with the UNESCO, OHCHR, UN-Habitat, the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA)..

News The National News, Afghanistan - 7th February 2022

Mr Aziz Hazara, Alumnus (2017 Batch) of UMISAA sends 20 tonnes of rubbish from Afghanistan to US as 'gift to the American people

Aziz Hazara is tracking an unusual shipment - 20 tonnes of rubbish collected from Bagram air base, formerly the largest US military base in Afghanistan. It is making its way west, back to its source. It’ll pass through Karachi and the Gulf, sailing the Indian Ocean and crossing the Atlantic to return to the US.

News Museum in Santiago, Chile - 3rd February 2022
News Museum in Santiago, Chile - 3rd February 2022

Ms Bachelet UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, inaugurated the women’s exhibition in The Museum of Memory and Human Rights

Mrs Bachelet UN High Commissioner for human rights, inaugurating the women’s exhibition in the Museum of Memory and Human Rights (Museo de la Memoria) directed by Mr Francoise Javier Estevez laureate of the 2014 UNESCO Madanjeet Singh prize for the promotion of tolerance and non-violence......

News UNESCO Headquarters, Paris - 3rd February 2022

Launch of the UNESCO World Higher Education Conference 2022 Youth Platform - Call for contributions for WHEC2022 is now open

he UNESCO WHEC2022 Youth Platform is officially launched! You are invited to join us in the World Higher Education Conference Youth Strategy, participating in a range of dynamic activities including calls, webinars, masterclasses, consultations, and podcasts, among others....

News UMCSAWM Moratuwa, Sri Lanka - 1st February 2022

Graduated SAF-Scholars Batch-2021 of UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Centre for South Asia Water Management with Prof Lalith Rajapakse

During Covid-19 pandemic SAF Scholars 2021 Batch of UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Centre for South Asia Water Management ( UMCSAWM )successfully completes its Post Graduation

News Thimpu, Bhutan - 7th January 2022
News Thimpu, Bhutan - 31st December 2021

Renewal of MoU between College of Natural Resource, Royal University of Bhutan (CNR) and South Asia Foundation (SAF)

Organization for Youth Empowerment, Thimphu (SAF-Bhutan ) renews Memorandum of Understanding between "UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Centre for South Asia Forestry Studies (UMCSAFS)" & "College of Natural Resources, Royal University of Bhutan, Lobesa" on 31 December 2021

News Thimpu, Bhutan - 27th December 2021

UMCSAFS MoU signing Ceremony on 27 December 2021

MoU Signing ceremony ->Organization for Youth Empowerment, Thimphu ( SAF-Bhutan ) renews Memorandum of Understanding between "UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Centre for South Asia Forestry Studies (UMCSAFS)" & "College of Natural Resources, Royal University of Bhutan, Lobesa" on 27 December 2021

News Kathmandu, Nepal - 21st December 2021

SAF Family congratulates Mr Mongchaila on completing his Bachelor's degree in Development Studies from UMCDSRC

Mr Mongchaila scholar from South Asia Foundation-Bangaldesh to UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Centre of Development Studies and Regional Cooperation (UMCDSRC), Nepal has successfully completed his Bachelor program in Development Studies. He belongs to 2017-2021 Batch. SAF Family wishing him all the best for all his future endeavors.

News The Pinchuk,Art Centre Museum,Kiev, Ukraine - 9th December 2021
News The Art Plateform India - 29th November 2021

TAP TALKS on Surviving wars Living with art- Afghanistan and beyon with Ms Kubra Khademi, Alumna, UMISAA

Kubra Khademi is a performance artist originally from Afghanistan was forced to flee the country due to a Fatwa and was moved to France where she now lives......

News Chili - 18th November 2021
News Kathmandu, Nepal - 17th November 2021

Ms. Vinita Chhetri, SAF-Scholar from India to UMCDSRC resumes her offline classes in National College, Kathmandu University

Indian SAF scholar Vinita Chhetri has joined her offline classes at UMCDSRC (Batch of 2020), Kathmandu after completion the quaratine period. She met Dr Nishcal N. Pandey, Chairperson, SAF-Nepal...

News Paris, France - 16th November 2021

Mr. Moshin Tasha, Alumnus, UMISAA from Afghanistan perfoming in an exhibition "The Reds Movement" in the Marseille Festival

Mr. Moshin Tasha, Alumnus, UMISAA from Afghanistan perfoming in an exhibition "The Reds Movement" in the Marseille Festival, France on 19 Nov 2021..

News UNESCO, Headquaters, Paris, France - 10th November 2021

Mrs Audrey Azoulay, Director General of UNESCO with Mr Santiago Irazabal Murao, New President of the General Conference

The re-elected Mrs Audrey Azoulay as Director General of UNESCO with the new President of the General Conference Mr Santiago Irazabal Murao on 10 November 2021

News UNESCO Headquaters, Paris - 10th November 2021

Mme France Marquet SAF representative to UNESCO, assisted the 41st General Conference and to the re-election of Director General

Madam France Marquet, assisted the 41st General Conference and to the re-election of Director General in which Madam Audrey Azoulay was re-elected as the Director General ....

News UNESCO Headquaters, Paris - 9th November 2021
News Kathmandu, Nepal - 1st November 2021
News UMSGET, Puducherry, Pondicherry - 12th October 2021

UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Green Energy Technology (UMSGET) Concludes Admission Process for 2021-23 Academic Year

The UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Green Energy Technology (UMSGET) has successfully wrapped up its New intake process for the academic years 2021-23.The selection of Indian scholars was conducted with meticulous care, placing a strong emphasis on gender priority. The process involved a rigorous combination of a written examination, merit evaluation, and a comprehensive interview....

News UNESCO, The Art Platform India - 11th October 2021
News UNESCO Headquaters, Paris - 11th October 2021

UNESCO launches 2021 State of the Education Report for India: No Teacher, No Class

"India has made enormous strides in the education sector in the past decades and teachers have been integral, in this progress. The National Education Policy 2020 recognizes and identifies teachers as the heart of the learning process, and that is why we decided to dedicate the 3rd edition of our State of the Education Report for India, to them. Without teachers, there can be no class."

News Kathmandu, Nepal - 23rd September 2021

Ms Sonika Aryal, Alumna, UMCSAJ (Batch 2017-18) engaged with Mr Binod Bhandari, National Cricket Player from Nepal

Ms Sonika Aryal, SAF Alumna, is an experienced News Anchor and Sports anchor with a demonstrated history of working in the Broadcast Media Industry.

News Sri Lanka - 15th September 2021

Ms. Sakuntala Galanga, Alumna UMISAA from Sri Lanka shares her poem about her Afghan friends

I sit and sip my tea Under a Rose-Apple tree........
The clouds are free.............
The wind is free........

News 13th September 2021

Madam France Marquet, Trustee MSF and SAF representative to UNESCO met with Ms Gabriela Ramos, Assistant Director General

Madam France Marquet had long discussion with Ms Gabriela Ramos on next UNESCO Madanjeet Singh prize for the promotion of tolerance and non-violence and the situation in Afghanistan.

News NCR, Delhi, India - 26th August 2021

Ms Anarkali Kaur Honaryar winner of the UNESCO Madanjeet Singh prize in 2011, is evacuated from Afghanistan by India

Anarkali Kaur Honaryar's political career started after her father asked her to contest the elections in 2010. She was a dentist working with Afghanistan human rights commission and visited different provinces to help women and families in conflict with the law.

News Kabul, Afghanistan - 9th August 2021
News University of Calicut , Kerala - 9th August 2021

Mme France Marquet SAF Representative to UNESCO attended webinar Indugenous Cultural Heritage & Sustainable Development

UNESCO Chair on indigenous cultural heritage and sustainable development is established for studies and research on indigenous language and knowledge systems that will be a significant contribution to the endeavours of cultural conservation of indigenous communities essential for world’s cultural heritage..

News UMISAILS, Dhaka, Bangladesh - 3rd August 2021

Announcement for fully paid scholarship at UNESCO Madanjeet Singh South Asian Institute of Legal Studies(UMSAILS), UAP, Dhaka

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.