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Amulya Bisaria Early in March 2023, I had the honor of attending the 2023 Youth Leadership Conference sponsored by the Lions International along with many community organizations like Rotary International, Friends of Nepal-NJ and many more at the Special Olympics village in Lawrenceville, NJ . This experience taught me lessons on the importance of strongContinue reading “Together We Can”

25 years ago, when Monk Krishnman visited the MET, the absence of Nepali instruments at the Museum did not go unnoticed by him. Determined to showcase the rich musical heritage of his homeland, he offered the museum a set of traditional Nepali instruments called ‘Pancha Baja’. Krishnaman’s efforts have paid off, as the museum acceptedContinue reading “MONK KRISHNAMAN ON A MISSION”

Parents name: Sudhir Maharjan and Hashina Shrestha School Activities at the school: International Alliances, Student Helping Honduras, Tri-M Music Honors Society, Marching band, varsity swim, peer leader Community Activities and support: FONNJ Youth Group Volunteering Hobbies: Guitar, piano, singing (auditioned choir), journaling, reading, varsity swimming, dance, volunteering Future plans?  I’m still unsure what I wantContinue reading “CHANGE MAKERS – Sahara Maharjan”

By: Yavi Sharma With the cooperation of adults and children from all around New Jersey, the plain area around the Buddha statue at the New Jersey Buddhist Vihara Temple is slowly but steadily becoming a lovely Peace Garden. Every weekend, volunteers come to the temple to help with various tasks such as gardening and paintingContinue reading “Peace Garden at the New Jersey Buddhist Vihara Temple”

BY RITEE KARMACHARYA This year, friends of Nepal-New Jersey held their annual Buddha Jayanti event on the thirteenth of May with a new twist- they also celebrated Nepal Culture Day. Held at the New Jersey Buddhist Vihara in Princeton, the event featured prayers, kid’s art projects, story times, speeches, dance performances, and even a parade.Continue reading “Annual Buddha Jayanti Unites Community”

FONNJ’s annual Scholarship Drive is set to end on July 30, 2023.However, the club is just $2000 short of its $7,000 goal and is hoping the community can help.“By donating, you can inspire, influence, and encourage community’s upcoming leaders and dreamers to flourish in the future,” Roshan Karmachary, President of the FONNJ, said. Last year,Continue reading “FONNJ’s Annual Scholarship Drive is set to end on July 30, 2023. However, the club is just $2000 short of its $7,000 goal and is hoping the community can help.”

The Friends of Nepal-NJ and the Asha Project has been working with youth groups in Nepal since 2000. We have supported many leadership projects as well as one million dollars’ worth of humanitarian projects in Nepal since 1990. “We are encouraged to see that many youth groups have become the next generation of do-gooders andContinue reading “In search of the Next Generation of Do-Gooders – Pratik Shrestha”

Parents name: Roshan and Sajina Karmacharya School Activities at the school: Track, Asian American Club, Red Cross Club, National Honors Society, English and Math honors society, Journalism Community Activities and support: FONNJ Youth Leadership team member and volunteering with the Peace Garden and writing articles about FONNJ activities. Hobbies: art, writing Future plans?I’m still figuringContinue reading “CHANGE MAKERS – Ritee Karmacharya”

No tribute could ever come close to adequately describing Siddhi Man Singh Basnyat’s achievements and accomplishments. Your story is the greatest legacy that you will leave to your friends. It’s the longest-lasting legacy you will leave to your heirs. —Steve Saint Siddhi Man Singh Basnyat, was a legend of Nepal. My Uncle (MaMa) was aContinue reading “Celebration of Life and Legacy of Mr. Siddhi Man Singh Basnyat”

and Volunteer Recognition By: Samantha Waldron, Vice President, Whitehouse Rotaract club. Thank you to everyone for this US President’s Volunteer award. I am absolutely honored to be the Vice President of Rotaract NJ Whitehouse and to work on these projects all year round. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are the critical components and core values ofContinue reading “33 Years of HOPE Celebration”

Our 2023 recipient of the US President’s Lifetime Achievement Award, Ms. Monika Udas, President of the Whitehouse Community Corps and Vice President of the Friends of Nepal-NJ has spent more than 12 years working for children, community and women empowerment projects in our community and communities in Nepal. She has helped educate girls in Nepal,Continue reading “Menuka Udas – 2023 Recipient of the US President’s Lifetime Achievement Award.”