Punya Foundation successfully hosted a fundraising dinner on 6 December 2025 in Adelaide to support the education of vulnerable and Dalit students in Nepal. The event brought together a diverse group of community members, donors, and leaders who share a commitment to creating better educational opportunities for disadvantaged children. The program was hosted by Mr...

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 group meeting is planned for 29 November 2025 at 6:00 p.m. (Victoria time). The session will...

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 cancer prevention and access to culturally appropriate services remain limited. This project seeks to bridge these...

The Foundation organised a meaningful Durga Puja celebration on 27 September 2025 as part of its ongoing efforts to establish a Mandir and Community Centre. The event brought together devotees and community members in an atmosphere of devotion and unity. Pundit Santi Ram Upadhaya Dhakal and Pundit Som Nath Bhattarai conducted the rituals, assisted by...

Punya Foundation is proud to support a scholarship program for seven primary school students from the Dalit community in Surkhet District, Nepal. This initiative aims to ensure that children from poor, vulnerable, and marginalised backgrounds are able to access quality education without financial barriers. The program is being implemented in partnership with the Dalit Welfare...

At the kind invitation of Ms Luisa Greco, Chair of the South Australian Multicultural Commission, together with Commissioner Ms Manju Khadka, a meaningful gathering was held to explore, share and understand the progress and challenges faced by the Nepali-speaking migrant community living in South Australia. Representing the Punya Foundation, Chief Executive Officer Mr Kashi Adhikari...