UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Centre for South Asia Water Management (UMCSAWM)

Inaguaration of UNESCO Chair on Sustainable Water Resources Management in South Asia at the University of Moratuwa (UMCSAWM)

The South Asia Foundation (SAF) is delighted to announce the establishment of the UNESCO Chair on Sustainable Water Resources Management in South Asia at the University of Moratuwa (UMCSAWM). This significant milestone marks a decade of dedicated efforts to foster regional cooperation through South Asian water education, gaining international recognition from UNESCO.

Distinguished Meeting in Sri Lanka: Strengthening SAF Scholarships and Scholar Experiences

During the recent visit of Prof. Salima Hashmi, the esteemed Chairperson of SAF Pakistan to Sri Lanka. brought together a trio of visionary minds: Prof. Hashmi, Ms. Christina Hettiarachchi, a respected Member of the SAF Sri Lanka Advisory Board, and Ms. Swinitha Perera, Secretary of SAF-Sri Lanka. The focal point of their meeting was to discuss the enhancement of SAF scholarships and to address the ongoing journey of current scholars at the UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Centre for South Asia Water Management (UMCSAWM) and the UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Institute for South Asian Arts (UMISAA).

General Convocation of the University of Moratuwa held at the BMICH

General Convocation of the University of Moratuwa held on 20th December 2022 at the BMICH. This year, 18 participants from our MSc and PG programs completed their degrees/diplomas....

Dr Nischal N. Pandey, Chairman,SAF-Nepal met Mr Arvind Rodrigo, Chairman, SAF Sri Lanka and dicussed about SAF-Scholars

Dr Nishchal N. Pandey, Chairman, SAF- Nepal met Mr Arvind Rodrigo, Chairman, SAF Sri Lanka and Ms Swinitha Parera, Secretary, SAF - Sri Lanka during his visit to Colombo.

Dr. Nischal N. Pandey, Chairperson, SAF - Nepal with UMCSAWM Alumni from SAF Bhutan Ms. Karma Dorji and Phuntsho Choden

UMCSAWM-UOM 6TH INTAKE (2020/2022) successfully completed Master's in Water Management

The sixth intake (2020–2022) of UMCSAWM, which included 11 full–time SAF scholars from different South Asian nations and 12 local participants, recently came to a satisfactory completion....

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

Applications fully paid 16 Scholarships at UNESCO Madanjeet Centre for South Asia Water Management (UMCSAWM) 2022-24 Batch

Applications are invited for the above course offered by the Department of Civil Engineering, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka. The programme will be conducted in collaboration with South Asia Foundation (SAF) at the UNESCO Madanjeet Centre for South Asia Water Management (UMCSAWM), University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka established to conduct Masters degree programs and short term training reaching international status.

Mr. Avindra Rodrigo apppointed as the new Chairperson of SAF, Sri Lanka Chapter

South Asia Foundation Scholars and Alumni Association Panel Promotes COVID-19 Safety Amidst Challenging Times

In these hard Times our SAF Scholars Alumni Association Panel spreading message for all South Asia to be safe by the pandemic disease of COVID-19