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Our Causes

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

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
Community Recognises Pratap Subba in South Australia Amidst a Program

Community Recognises Pratap Subba in South Australia Amidst a Program

In collaboration with the Bhutanese Community Council South Australia (BCCSA), Punya Foundation organised a meet and greet program to recognise and felicitate Mr Pratab Subba, a celebrated singer among the Bhutanese Community. BCCSA is an umbrella organisation of more ... Read More
Mr Hari Adhikari, Director of Community Engagement Hands Over Books to Lions Club of Angle Vale 2024

Foundation Collaborates with the Lions Club’s “Market for a Cause” in South Australia

Like the previous years, Punya Foundation collaborates with the Lions Club of Angle Vale. Each year, close to the Christmas, the Lions Club of Angle Vale organises a “market for a cause”. This program gives an opportunity to individuals and organisations ... Read More

Project Domains and Activities

Om and Bishnu Gautam

Om and Bishnu Gautam support Chun Maya Ghale

Om and Bishnu were born in Dagana Bhutan. They lived in the refugee camps in Nepal for almost 18 years before moving to USA and Australia. Bishnu and Om got married in Australia in 2010 and started living in ... Read More
Scholarship distribution program, Sindhupalchok, 2022

Scholarship Distribution – Sindhupalchok District 2022

On 12 June 2022, Punya Foundation Nepal distributed scholarships to 25 students rendered orphans by the earthquakes of 2015 and poor and vulnerable children. Punya Foundation has been providing scholarships in Sindhupalchok district since 2015. The scholarship package consisted ... Read More
Kharel Family Vows to Support Needy Students

Kharel Family Vows to Support Needy Students

Mr Krishna Kharel was born in Chirang Bhutan and during the political crisis of 1992 he and his family were evicted from Bhutan, and they were living in Sanischare Refugee Camp for almost 18 years. He lost his dad, ... Read More
Mr Durga Budathoki with Family

Durga Budathoki Sponsors Phur Dolma Sherpa

Durga Budathoki was born in Chirang, Bhutan. He and his family members were the victims of eviction from Bhutan during early 1990s. He ended up in Nepal and spent two decades of his early life in Bhutanese Refugee Camp ... Read More
Culture, Community Involvement and Integration

Culture, Community Involvement and Integration

In an attempt to assist in the integration process, the Foundation has been doing some activities targeting the resettled Bhutanese community. The Foundation organized a martyr salvation program bringing Bhutanese together in Atlanta and Seattle Washington in 2010, it ... Read More
Adult Education in Jhapa, Eastern Nepal: 2013

Adult Education in Jhapa, Eastern Nepal: 2013

Report by Mrs. Anita Magar Teacher Adult Education Program Background: The Nepal Human Development Report estimates around 48% of women in Nepal lives below poverty line. The percentage of women living with extreme poverty is proportionally high in the villages ... Read More
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Punya Foundation Park Cleaning 2024

Community Engagement Through Park Cleaning: Salisbury Council 2024

Punya Foundation organised a park cleaning program in the Salisbury Council in South Australia on 12 May 2024. This is one of the Foundation’s community engagement programs. Around 35 children and older persons assembled at the Pioneer Park in ... Read More
IVth Executive Committee, Australia 2024

IVth Executive Committee Team Australia Established: Adelaide March 2024

Punya Foundation forms its IVth Executive Committee for team Australia. The committee has a tenure of 5 years. Mr Tilchand Sapkota is leading the team for another tenure. The (new) executive committee is as follows:
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त्री-दिवसीय पुराण २०२४: Multicultural Spiritual Program 2024

हे धर्म अनुयायी भक्त जन हो एउटा कुरा भन्दछु । हाम्रो संस्कृति छिन्न भिन्न भएको दुई तीन दशक गन्दछु।१। विस्थापित जनमा अमिलो मनमा सोची थलो छोडियो। गर्नै पर्छ भनि डेटर यसमा संस्कार् तिरै मोडियो ।२। देश त्यागी हिडनु समृद्धि ... Read More
Meeting Playford Council March 2024

Community Delegates Apprised the Council of a Need of a Community Centre

Punya Foundation Executive apprised the City of Playford a need of a community centre. The council team consisting of its Mayor, Senior Manager of Development Services and Manager of Planning Services gave audience to the Foundation's executives and community ... Read More
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Winter Clothes for Blind and Visually Impaired Women

Winter Clothes for Blind and Visually Impaired Women

Blind and visually impaired women and girls are one of the most disadvantaged and vulnerable groups in Nepal. The COVID-19 pandemic made their situation even worse. The demand of menial jobs like street singing, massage, etc. that they had ... Read More
Blanket Distribution to Homeless People in Texas

Blanket Distribution to Homeless People in Texas

Observing the Christmas Eve, Punya Foundation USA, in collaboration with HDNP, distributed blankets to homeless people in Dallas and Fort Worth. This program is third in a row. Mr Sudip Adhikari, President of Punya Foundation USA mentions 495 blankets were ... Read More
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Annual Report 2018: A Progressive Year

Annual Report 2018: A Progressive Year

Herewith, Punya Foundation Inc. presents its annual report 2018 for your review. The year 2018 propelled the Foundation from 2 domain (Education and Empowerment to 6 domains - please click HERE for the domains. The Foundation team realises this ... Read More
Annual Report 2017

Annual Report 2017

With pleasure, Punya Foundation Inc. brings its annual report 2017. This report summarises the Foundation’s activities and achievements of year 2017 and its future plans for your kind perusal. Unlike past years, 2017 was a great year for the ... Read More
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