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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

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Bhutan Media Society

In April 2011, the foundation organised a stakeholder analysis to identify the needs at community level. Present in the discussion program are community leaders, representatives of youth organisations, social workers and volunteers  Mr. Vidhyapati Mishra of Bhutan Media Society, facilitated ... Read More
NRN

Non Residence Nepali (NRN)

By Thakur Amgai, Kathmandu Nepal (for detail report, click here) BACKGROUND: On June 27, 2011 a Tuin connecting Charaudi of Dhading District and Dhabadighat in Ghyalchok VDC of Gorkha district fell into Trishuli from which six persons among ten aboard ... Read More
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Nepal Development Academy (NDA)

By Thakur Amgai, Kathmandu Nepal (for detail report, click here) BACKGROUND: On June 27, 2011 a Tuin connecting Charaudi of Dhading District and Dhabadighat in Ghyalchok VDC of Gorkha district fell into Trishuli from which six persons among ten aboard fell into ... Read More
The Punya Foundation needs and deserves your support

The Punya Foundation needs and deserves your support

Greetings to all, The year 2013 was a year of challenge and hard work, new learning and great things. I wish you all a prosperous and peaceful new solar year 2014! This open letter is to share my sincere ... Read More

Project Domains and Activities

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
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
Team Members: JKYS, Jhapa, Nepal

Jana Kalyan Yuwa Samuha (JKYS): 2014

Jana Kalyan Yuwa Samuha (JKYS) is a non-profit organization established in 1991. Operating in Jhapa district, eastern Nepal; its office is located at Birtamod. Since its inception, JKYS has been providing small-scale social services at local and community level ... Read More
Life Skills and Life Stories Initiative, Africa: 2013

Life Skills and Life Stories Initiative, Africa: 2013

Empowerment of women is one of the objectives of the Punya Foundation. Giving continuity to the last year’s women empowerment program, this year the Foundation has in collaboration with the Kanere News started empowerment of rape victims and other ... 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
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
Gap Analysis: A Hybrid Focus Group Discussion Identifying Cultural Barriers to Improve Cancer Outcomes

Gap Analysis: A Hybrid Focus Group Discussion Identifying Cultural Barriers to Improve Cancer Outcomes

As part of the national initiative to improve cancer awareness and access to care for Nepali-speaking migrant communities, Punya Foundation is commencing the gap analysis phase to better understand cultural and contextual barriers affecting cancer outcomes. A hybrid focus ... Read More
Engaging and Empowering the Nepali-speaking Community for Better Cancer Outcomes in Australia: Cancer Project

Engaging and Empowering the Nepali-speaking Community for Better Cancer Outcomes in Australia: Cancer Project

Aim and Context: The project addresses key barriers that affect cancer screening and treatment, including limited English proficiency, low health literacy, and cultural differences. Although Nepali is the tenth most spoken language other than English in Australia, awareness of ... Read More
Annual Report Year 2020: Reflection Against Pandemic

Annual Report Year 2020: Reflection Against Pandemic

Amidst challenges posed by COVID-19 pandemic, Punya Foundation went creative and managed to give continuity to some of the projects. To keep our volunteers, donors and target population safe, we had to withhold some of our national and international ... Read More
Punya Foundation Annual Report 2019.

Punya Foundation Annual Report 2019

Punya Foundation presents its annual report 2019 to its valued readers, donors and well wishers. Please click HERE for desktop/laptop access of our annual report and HERE for mobile, tablet and iPad version. Program highlights for year 2019 are as follows: ... Read More

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