Humanitarian Awards Recognition 2025.
A core part of the anniversary was the presentation of Humanitarian Awards to honor long-term service and leadership. These awards are historically presented in collaboration with Rotary Districts 3292 Nepal and 7475 New Jersey (formerly 7510).
2025 Humanitarian Award winners are:
Siba Bhakta Rajbhandari – Humanitarian service work for the last 35 years
PDG Jaya Shaha, Mayor Chiri Babu Maharjan, Rohit Ranjitkar and Narayan Devi Pradhan
Uttam Sanjel: Founder of Samata School (The Bamboo School).
USA-Nepal Humanitarian Award (Nepal-based Leaders): The project has historically honored major figures in Nepal who have contributed to different fields for the betterment of the community. Notable past awardees include: 2014 Awardees.
Durga Lal Shrestha: Literature.
Madan Krishna Shrestha & Hari Bansa Acharya: Culture and Education.
Prithivi Bahadur Pande: Art and Heritage.
Dil Shova Shrestha: Elderly care.
The Asha projects runs with its three pillars of the mission
to ensure sustainable impact, the joint FONNJ and the Asha Project mission operates through three distinct programs:
- Homes of Hope: Construction of schools, community centers, and homes.
2. Legacy of Hope: Providing microcredit loans and training to help adults build self-sufficiency.
3. Rays of Hope: Dedicated to scholarships and digital literacy for children and youth.
The Asha Project 