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Education & Scholarship

Education is a fundamental human right. Every girl and boy, everywhere, is entitled to attend school and learn” (UNICEF). Unfortunately, not every child is fortunate enough to make to schools. Embracing the UNICEF’s assertion, Punya Foundation extends support for the education of orphaned, poor and vulnerable children in developing countries through provision of scholarships.  

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Empowerment

Empowerment is defined differently. Cambridge dictionary defines empowerment as, “the process of gaining freedom and power to do what you want or to control what happens to you.” To work for the social justice and to reach the most vulnerable ones, the Foundation targets women victims of rape, sexual assault and domestic violence.

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Community Engagement

Punya Foundation’s target population liveS in various countries. The Foundation organises sport events targeting youths. The intention is to bring youth together to help them promote interaction, build cooperation and to enhance collaboration skills. These programs are organised to assist migrant communities to fight against mental health problems and to garner peer-support.

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Culture and Spirituality

Punya Foundation respects and embraces all cultures. Cultural and spirituality programs serve 2 purposes for the Foundation. Firstly, these programs help to community members together, engage them in socialization programs and at the same time promote healthy aspects of culture and spirituality. These programs have served as relief and motivational factor for meaningful living and to fight against isolation, stress and psychosocial problems. Migrant population have embraced and appreciated these activities.

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Health and Relief Programs

During natural disasters and calamities, Punya Foundation Inc. mobilises resources to help those in need. These are generally Foundation’s one time support programs. However, in the past such one time initiatives have led to long term projects. For instance, the Foundation’s involvement in the medical relief mission in Nepal during the destructive earthquakes of 2015 has resulted into a long term project to educate children who lost at least one of their parents until their grade ten level of education. The Foundation sets into relief mission as per need.

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Public Relation and Publication

To promote language skills the Foundation organises literary activities. These are either in recitation or write up forums. These programs are targeted to promote creativity, to improve expression and broaden language skills. On a regular basis, Punya Foundation publishes its annual reports. These reports contain profiles of students receiving scholarships, challenges faced by the Foundation team and those by the implementing partners. Regularly, the Foundation redefines its strategies and embarks on priority setting for subsequent years.

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Events and Updates

Remembering Kakuma Refugee Camp and Reconnecting with Kenya – July 2025

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Collaboration Empowering Youth Through Akabarey Farming in Palungtar

Collaboration Empowering Youth Through Akabarey Farming in Palungtar

The Bimala-Binishma Panta Foundation, in collaboration with Punya Foundation, has launched a promising youth empowerment initiative in rural Gorkha through the cultivation of Akabarey Khursani, Nepal’s iconic chilli brand. With rising youth unemployment and outmigration in rural areas, the ... Read More
Mr. Kamal Bajgai Appointed Finance Coordinator – Mandir Project, Punya Foundation

Mr. Kamal Bajgai Appointed Finance Coordinator – Mandir Project, Punya Foundation

The Punya Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Kamal Bajgai as the Finance Coordinator for the Mandir Project. A long-time resident of Salisbury Council, South Australia, Mr. Bajgai is a highly respected and devoted community member, ... Read More
Mr. Mohan Bhattarai Appointed as Director of Community Engagement, Punya Foundation

Mr. Mohan Bhattarai Appointed as Director of Community Engagement, Punya Foundation

Punya Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Mohan Bhattarai as the new Director of Community Engagement. With a long-standing history of leadership and service across government, health, and community sectors, Mr. Bhattarai brings a wealth of ... Read More

Project Domains and Activities

Remembering Kakuma Refugee Camp and Reconnecting with Kenya – July 2025

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Scholarship funds released to Baadi Sarokar Manch

Scholarship funds released to Baadi Sarokar Manch

Nine students of Baadi Community finally received the cash for scholarship funds from Punya Foundation US, that was committed last school year.  A sum of Nepalese currency NRS 402,000 is handed over to Baadi Sarokar Manch: the organization shelters ... Read More
Bimala-Binishma Panta Foundation Distributes Scholarships, 2024

Bimala-Binishma Panta Foundation: Scholarship Program, Gorkha, Nepal 

Punya Foundation and Bimala-Binishma Panta Foundation have been collaborating since 2022 to provide scholarships to poor and vulnerable children in Gorkha district in Nepal. Bimala-Binishma Panta Foundation is an initiative of a philanthropist Mr Prakash Jung Panta, a resident ... Read More
Badi Community Students with Mr Hikmat Badi, Nepal

Punya Foundation USA Initiates Scholarship Program for Baadi Community Students in Nepal

Seven children of the Baadi community of Karnali province in Nepal are selected for the Punya Foundation scholarship, for the first time. These children  from hill districts of Jajarkot and Dailekh are under the care of Baadi Sarokar Manch ... Read More
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Collaboration Empowering Youth Through Akabarey Farming in Palungtar

Collaboration Empowering Youth Through Akabarey Farming in Palungtar

The Bimala-Binishma Panta Foundation, in collaboration with Punya Foundation, has launched a promising youth empowerment initiative in rural Gorkha through the cultivation of Akabarey Khursani, Nepal’s iconic chilli brand. With rising youth unemployment and outmigration in rural areas, the ... Read More

Update: Computer Training Program, Basic to Advanced Level

On 20 August 2022, a computer institute providing basic to advanced level computer courses was launched in the Bhutanese refugee camps in Beldangi, Jhapa, Nepal. The project is sponsored by Punya Foundation USA, monitored by Punya Foundation Nepal and ... Read More
Basic to Advanced Level Computer Courses for Bhutanese Refugee Camps

Basic to Advanced Level Computer Courses for Bhutanese Refugee Camps

On 20 August 2022, amidst cultural programs, a computer institute was inaugurated in Bhutanese refugee camps in Beldangi, Jhapa, Nepal. The institute provides free computer courses from basic to diploma level to youths of Bhutanese refugee camps and that ... Read More
Bhandari Resorts to Cognitive Skills Through Arts

Bhandari Resorts to Cognitive Skills Through Arts

Literature on prosperity of arts dates back to 15th century. The world recognises arts of Rembrandt, the Dutch painter as one of the most skilful in history of arts. The art, “The Scream” of 1893 rocked the world stage ... Read More
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Punya Foundation Organises Annual Blood Donation Drive to Give Back to the Community

Punya Foundation Organises Annual Blood Donation Drive to Give Back to the Community

On 21 June 2025, Punya Foundation successfully conducted its annual Blood Donation Program at the Modbury Blood Donation Centre in Adelaide, in collaboration with the Australian Red Cross Lifeblood. The event was coordinated by Mr. Hari Adhikari, Program Director ... Read More
Maha Yagya Concludes, Raising Over One Million Dollars to Build a Mandir in Adelaide

Maha Yagya Concludes, Raising Over One Million Dollars to Build a Mandir in Adelaide

The Maha Yagya, held from May 4 to 10, 2025, in Munno Para Downs, concluded with overwhelming success—raising over $1 million towards the construction of a Mandir and cultural centre. This spiritually uplifting, weeklong event united the local Nepali-speaking ... Read More
FECCA Community Consultation 2025

Community Consultation on Family, Domestic, and Sexual Violence in Salisbury

On 8 February 2025, the Punya Foundation hosted a Community Consultation in Salisbury, South Australia, focused on the issues of family, domestic, and sexual violence. This event brought together seven engaged community members who participated in an insightful program ... Read More
Fundraising Dinner in Adelaide, Lions Club of Angle Vale Donates

Fundraising Dinner in Adelaide, Lions Club of Angle Vale Donates

On 14 December 2024, Punya Foundation organised a fundraising dinner. The fund generated is targeted to give continuity to the Foundation’s empowerment projects. Mr Til Chand Sapkota welcomed the guests and briefed about Punya Foundation’s objectives and programs. The ... Read More
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Punya Foundation Celebrates 15th Anniversary with Inspiring Global Poem Recitation

Punya Foundation Celebrates 15th Anniversary with Inspiring Global Poem Recitation

Punya Foundation proudly marked its 15th Establishment Day on 20 June 2025 with a vibrant and heartfelt Virtual Poem Recitation Program. This milestone event celebrated not only the Foundation’s enduring commitment to community and culture but also the unifying ... Read More
Maha Yagya Concludes, Raising Over One Million Dollars to Build a Mandir in Adelaide

Maha Yagya Concludes, Raising Over One Million Dollars to Build a Mandir in Adelaide

The Maha Yagya, held from May 4 to 10, 2025, in Munno Para Downs, concluded with overwhelming success—raising over $1 million towards the construction of a Mandir and cultural centre. This spiritually uplifting, weeklong event united the local Nepali-speaking ... Read More
Kalash Yatra Unites Over 350 in Munno Para Downs, South Australia

Kalash Yatra Unites Over 350 in Munno Para Downs, South Australia

On May 3, 2025, the quiet suburb of Munno Para Downs in South Australia transformed into a vibrant spiritual hub as it hosted Australia's first-ever Kalash Yatra — a sacred procession deeply rooted in Hindu tradition. Organised by the ... Read More
Fundraiser Event for the Construction of a Mandir in South Australia

Fundraiser Event for the Construction of a Mandir in South Australia

Punya Foundation and the Maha Yagya Management Committee welcome you to be part of a special fundraising event, taking place from 4 May to 10 May 2025 at 32 De Mannu Road, Munno Para Downs, SA 5115. The week-long ... Read More
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Punya Foundation Organises Annual Blood Donation Drive to Give Back to the Community

Punya Foundation Organises Annual Blood Donation Drive to Give Back to the Community

On 21 June 2025, Punya Foundation successfully conducted its annual Blood Donation Program at the Modbury Blood Donation Centre in Adelaide, in collaboration with the Australian Red Cross Lifeblood. The event was coordinated by Mr. Hari Adhikari, Program Director ... Read More
A Happy Sleeping Bag Recipient 2022

Homeless People in Texas Receive Blankets and Sleeping Bags

On the morning of Christmas Eve, Punya Foundation distributed 300 plus blankets amidst temperatures well below freezing in Texas. Like in the past years, Punya Foundation collaborated with local non-profits like HDNP International, Development for Peace, Prosperity Bank, and ... Read More
Thanksgiving meals, Texas, USA 2022

Thanksgiving Meals for the Homeless 2022: Texas, USA

Punya Foundation USA in collaboration with the HDNP International and Prosperity Bank organised thanksgiving meals for the homeless people in Fort Worth, Texas on 13 November 2022. The program has been organised since 2012. Homeless people of various walks ... Read More
Blind and Visually Impaired Participants at Menstrual Hygiene Training June 2022, Nepal

Menstrual Hygiene and Food Safety Training for Blind and Visually Impaired

On 13 June 2022 the Blind Women Association Nepal (BWAN) organised a four-day program named “Economic Empowerment of Blind Women through Entrepreneurship” in Bharatpur Metropolitan City, Ward 8, Gaurigunj, Chitwan. The program observed a number of empowerment activities. Punya ... Read More
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Punya Foundation Celebrates 15th Anniversary with Inspiring Global Poem Recitation

Punya Foundation Celebrates 15th Anniversary with Inspiring Global Poem Recitation

Punya Foundation proudly marked its 15th Establishment Day on 20 June 2025 with a vibrant and heartfelt Virtual Poem Recitation Program. This milestone event celebrated not only the Foundation’s enduring commitment to community and culture but also the unifying ... Read More
Punya Foundation's Annual Report 2024: Highlights Activities and Financial Position

Punya Foundation’s Annual Report 2024: Highlights Activities and Financial Position

Each year, we take pride on the publication of our Annual Report. This is a medium for us to demonstrate our engagement, responsibility taking and to prove our accountability. The Annual Report 2024 details our global initiatives focused on ... Read More
Poem Recitation 2024

Celebration of 14th Establishment Year Through Poem Recitation 2024

To observe its 14th year of establishment and World Refugee Day, Punya Foundation organised a blood donation program at the Modbury RedCross Life Blood Centre and a poem recitation program. Mr Khagendra Khatiwada convened the program. Mr Tilchand Sapkota, ... Read More
Punya Foundation Annual Report 2023

Annual Report 2023: Reflection, Activities, Accomplishment and Strategies

Punya Foundation presents its annual report 2023. Please click here to read our activities, achievements and strategies. We would be pleased to receive your constructive feedback for improvement. The Foundation team extends sincere thanks for your support, encouragement, and ... Read More
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