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 power of creative expression. This year’s celebration was distinguished by its remarkable diversity and reach. Participants...
We are please to welcome Mr Om Guragai as a Coordinator of Community Engagement. Mr Guragai is a Registered Nurse, Health Coordinator, and community advocate with over ten years of experience in the Australian healthcare sector. His expertise spans clinical nursing, disability support, public health, and multicultural community development. He is dedicated to equity in...
We are proud to announce that Mr. Kashi Adhikari is appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Punya Foundation. A passionate community activist and seasoned leader, Mr. Adhikari brings a wealth of experience in multicultural engagement, international humanitarian work, and grassroots development. Mr. Adhikari’s journey began as a dedicated schoolteacher in Nepal before expanding...
Punya Foundation continues its commitment to justice, education, and community empowerment by supporting grassroots initiatives that uplift vulnerable and marginalised groups. One such initiative — the Women Empowerment through Agriculture Support Program in partnership with the Dalit Welfare Organisation (DWO) in Nepal — illustrates how sustainable agriculture can transform lives. The program focuses on strengthening...
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 and protects the children of Baadi community from various hill districts of Karnali province. Hikmat Bahadur...
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 community through devotion, service, and collective purpose. The event was officially inaugurated by Mayor Glenn Docherty...