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The world today is divided between the ‘haves’ and ‘have-nots’ not only by wealth but by a growing number of separations, including the access to knowledge and information which is provided through information technology –known as the digital divide. (While basics such as knowledge of the English language and the technical know-how of using computersContinue reading “Digital Divide Project Turning the digital divide into digital dividends – A collaborative project between New Jersey and Nepal”

By Mathews Lopes. Hi, my name is Mathews Lopes, and I come to you today to share with you some of my amazing experiences. But first let me tell you some things about myself. I am a 16-year-old young man out of Old Bridge that participates in varsity athletics like Football and Track. I alsoContinue reading “Altruism in Action: Rotary Club of Branchburg”

By: Ritee Karmacharya Our 15th Annual International Day of Peace Celebration will take place on September 24, 2022. Please join us. This is a collaborative project of the Somerset County Cultural Diversity Coalition and many community organizations. If you like to be a sponsor of this event, please let us know. http://www.sccdiversity.com This is aContinue reading “My reflection on “World Peace Day – May Peace Prevail on Earth.””

No matter how modern we become, the natural bleeding process (menstruation) in women is still considered taboo in Nepal; many students miss their school during this time. This taboo has resulted in, as well as women dying from exposure because they are forced to remain outdoors. The Asha Project, in collaboration with the Rotaract ClubContinue reading “The ASHA PROJECT-Nepal conducts Reusable Pad project in rural communities.”

The Friends of Nepal-NJ and the Asha Project has been working in Nepal with Rotaract students since 2010. We have supported many Rotaract leadership programs in Nepal. We are encouraged to see that many Rotaract students have become the next generation of do-gooders and have continued to make a difference in their communities. Our investmentContinue reading “In search of the Next Generation of Do-Gooders – Chandra Bhakta Adhikari”

GIFT OF HOPE FOR NEPAL -Health Camps, School supplies, Sports items distribution and Micro credit Projects in celebration of the 30th Anniversary. Sidhupalchok School by Rotaract club of Rudramati Rotaract club of Damak – Health Camp Riksha for unemployed day worker to support his family Rotaract club of Sukhedhara – Dhading school Project Shailesh KumarContinue reading “Photo Essay – Special Projects of 2021”

Altruism is the bedrock of a healthy society. The Asha Project in collaboration with Rotary, Rotaract and Friends of Nepal NJ completed more than 30 projects last year 2021, putting the Altruism in Action. “Economic Empowerment of Indigenous Women” Projects – Total Budget $3,500.00  Food Distribution Projects – Total $1,000.00  Library Project – $1000.00 •GoatContinue reading “Gift of Hope for Nepal – Altruism in action”

Anil Maharjan: A Young Professional Change Maker Year 2015 A typical busy professional, 23-years-old Anil Maharjan juggles his work with PwC being an Auditor and with various extracurricular activities, such as playing soccer with his office team, helping to set up a youth program and running cross-country. What sets Anil apart from other young professionalsContinue reading “Anil Maharjan: A Young Professional Change Maker 2015”

By: Aaraju Adhikari First Dashain away from Nepal, the best time to feel homesick. The only good I could think about this year’s Dashain was thankfully, it was on a Saturday. I opened my eyes the Dashain morning and as I got off my bed, I remembered the times when I used to wake upContinue reading “My First Dashai Celebration in New Jersey.”

Written by Medha Joshi and Krishna Prasad Sharma – As part of our 30th Anniversary of the Nepal project we are highlighting some success stories. Jyoti Maharjan and Niraj Maharjan are two of the four siblings who came from a modest family background. They share their experiences about how the Rotary – Friends of Nepal-NJContinue reading “Providing Hope and Opportunities – Shree Bal Kumari Secondary School Scholarship Success Stories.”

It is true that Partnering with Purpose works because we have many projects which we are collaborating with other organizations rather than competing with each other. At the moment many communities are facing complex challenges and find convoluted, redundant systems of services and organizations to be discouraging. We, the Rotary club of Branchburg, with mottoContinue reading “PARTNERSHIP with PURPOSE: Ending Hunger in our community”