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.
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
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.
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
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
UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Centre of South Asian Journalism (UMCSAJ) organized Virtual Memorial Lecture on 98th Birthday Anniversary of 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.
UNESCO World Higher Education Conference (WHEC2022) aims at reshaping ideas and practices in higher education to ensure sustainable development for the planet and humanity....
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.
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....
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".....
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.
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...
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
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....
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....
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
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.
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)..
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.
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......
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....
During Covid-19 pandemic SAF Scholars 2021 Batch of UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Centre for South Asia Water Management ( UMCSAWM )successfully completes its Post Graduation
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
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
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.
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......
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...
Mr. Moshin Tasha, Alumnus, UMISAA from Afghanistan perfoming in an exhibition "The Reds Movement" in the Marseille Festival, France on 19 Nov 2021..
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
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 ....
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....
"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."
Ms Sonika Aryal, SAF Alumna, is an experienced News Anchor and Sports anchor with a demonstrated history of working in the Broadcast Media Industry.
I sit and sip my tea
Under a Rose-Apple tree........
The clouds are free.............
The wind is free........
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.
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.
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..
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.