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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

Ms Muna and Bhagi Mishra

Pilgrims donate to Gurukul students in Naimisharanya, Uttar Pradesh, India

Ms Muna Maya Mishra and Ms Bhagi Mishra from Rochester, USA donated for food, shelter and education of students studying at Sanskrit Bidhalaya Aawashiya Gurukul in Sitapur in Naimisharanya, Utter Pradesh in India in October 2023. “Thirty-six poor and ... Read More
Mug Lions Club of Angle Vale 2023

Foundation Collaborates with Lions Club of Angle Vale for Raffle

Punya Foundation collaborated with the Lions Club on Angle Vale for a raffle draw on 5 November. Lions Club of Angle Vale Inc., organises raffle draws for fund generation to support community events, said Mr Frank O’Riley, the club’s president ... Read More
CEO Sapkota Attends Premier's Diwali Reception in Adelaide

CEO Sapkota Attends Premier’s Diwali Reception in Adelaide

Mr Til Chand Sapkota, CEO of Punya Foundation attends the Diwali reception on invitation of the Honourable Peter Malinauskas MP, the Premier of South Australia. The reception was organised on 13 November 2023 at the Adelaide Convention Centre. South ... Read More
Renyoldsburg, Ohio: Outreach Program to the Community - October 7, 2023

Renyoldsburg, Ohio: Outreach Program to the Community – October 7, 2023

PunyaFoundation setup a table at the Civic Park of Renyoldsburg, Ohio on October 7, 2023 for a successful day of community outreach ... Read More

Project Domains and Activities

Mr Prakash Koirala and Family

Prakash Koirala Sponsors Rachana Thapa

Mr Prakash Koirala was born and raised in Bhutan. Due to political instability, in June 1992, he and his family were evicted from their home country. He spent almost two decades in the refugee camp in eastern Nepal. After ... Read More
Sanjeeta Basnet, Nepal, 2021

Subba Family Sponsors Sanjeeta

Mr L. B. Subba was born in Bhutan. His family had to flee the country due to political crisis. He spent almost one and a half decades in the refugee camp in Nepal. Mr Subba received his education up ... Read More

Update: Blind and Visually Impaired Scholarships

Punya Foundation updates on the scholarship program of the visually impaired and blind female students in Nepal for their bachelor level of education. The project started in May 2021. The Blind Women Association of Nepal (BWAN) in collaboration with ... Read More
Scholarships to Blind Students in Nepal.

Scholarships: Blind Female Students in Nepal

Punya Foundation awards scholarships to 5 blind and visually impaired female students in Nepal for their bachelor level of education. This is a new project starting from May 2021. The Blind Women Association of Nepal (BWAN) in collaboration with ... 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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Celebration of 13th Establishment Year Through Poem Recitation

Celebration of 13th Establishment Year Through Poem Recitation

Punya Foundation observed its 13th year of establishment and World Refugee Day on 20 June 2023 organising a poem recitation program. Mr Khagendra Khatiwada convened the program. Mr Tilchand Sapkota, the CEO of Punya Foundation chaired the program. Associate ... Read More
With Mayor, Playford Council and Guests - Fundraising Dinner 2023

Fundraising Dinner in Adelaide for Empowerment Program Continuity

Like previous years, Punya Foundation organised a fundraising dinner on 25 March 2022. The fund generated helps to give continuity to empowerment projects. Mr Kashi Adhikari, Director of Programme welcomed guests and supporters. Significant personalities like Mayor Glenn Docherty, ... Read More
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Shlook Recitation Competition – 2022

Shlook Recitation Competition – 2022

To promote, preserve and uphold Nepali language, culture, and spirituality Punya Foundation organised a Shlook Recitation Competition on 23 April 2022. Punya Foundation is a charity established by the resettled Bhutanese. Mr Tilchand Sapkota, CEO of Punya Foundation welcomed ... Read More
Deusi team at Namaste Supermarket 2021

Deusi Collaboration in Adelaide

Punya Foundation Inc. and the Himalayan Warriors, as a joint initiative, organised Deusi on 5 November 2021. Punya Foundation had been celebrating Deusi and Bhailo in the past. The fund generated through the celebration goes for the education of ... 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: Year 2016

Annual Report: Year 2016

The Foundation is please to bring its Annual Report 2016 to all its readers. Like past years, this report highlights the Foundation’s activities of year 2016.  Program Highlight in Year 2016:
  1. Scholarship to Children Orphaned by Earthquakes in Nepal
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Annual Report: Year 2015

Annual Report: Year 2015

Welcome to read the Foundation’s Annual Report Year 2015. This report highlights the Foundation's programs activities through year 2015. Please click for Annual Report 2015 Program Highlight in Year 2015:
  1. Scholarship to Children Orphaned by Earthquakes in Nepal
  2. Scholarship ... Read More
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