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Six Rotary District 7475 Rotaract members recently had a life-changing experience when they traveled to Nepal to distribute donated school supplies and engage in community projects. The students, Jeremy (Hightstown), Aiden and Collin Nodoro (Martinsville), Abby and Emily Fabiano (Somervillen), and Manuel Ramirez (Bound Brook), are all members of the Rotary District 7475 Rotaract members.Continue reading “2019 Rotaract Friendship Exchange Trip to Nepal”

Traveling to Nepal for Daniel was a mission of humanity. The language spoken there differed from his own. He had to adjust to eating the Nepalese food, so different from what he was used to in America. To a foreigner’s mind, the notion of an exotic locale at the top of the world incited mystery.Continue reading “Mission of humanity”

From a young age Marcel felt the need to help others. In the seventh grade he would volunteer at his church, becoming a tradition of service that continued through high school and into college. Now a graduate of the Raritan Valley Community College, who worked with children at the local YMCA. His studies and workContinue reading “Marcel Gorka’s story.”

First of all I want to say Thank you to everyone who hosted us. You guys did an amazing job of making us feel at home. I truly enjoyed my time in Nepal and I will absolutely take my family there one day. The Rotaract Club of New Road Pokhara members were awesome they didContinue reading “Ryan Galdamez’s Story”

The Asha Project changes lives. Helping to rebuild homes and delivering school supplies impacts the people of Nepal immediately for the better. The Nepal Earthquake that struck Nepal in May, 2015 killed over nine thousand people, injured more than twenty-two thousand, and left hundreds of thousands of people homeless. Whole villages were leveled. The AshaContinue reading “Changing Lives one at a time”

The Friends of the Asha Project team joined forces to take a “Global Action”, in January of 2016. Through the help of the Rotary Club of Branchburg and the Friends of Nepal-NJ, The Asha Project was able to raise funds to help many schools in Nepal to restore their buildings, purchase supplies, make technology upgrades,Continue reading “Goodwill Ambassadors of the Asha Project to visit Nepal”

BRANCHBURG — Rotary club of Branchburg teamed-up again to support veterans by donating $70.000 to seven different Veterans organizations.It’s become our tradition, for the past several years, Rotary club of Branchburg have collaborated with various Veterans organizations in support of the nation’s veterans. It’s our way to say “thank you” to our vets for providingContinue reading “Supporting our Veterans”

As part of a unique old tradition, ethnic Newar community in New Jersey celebrated Mha Puja or the self worshiping on Saturday, November 10th.Mha puja, (Body worship) the worship of the inner self, is a unique tradition of the Newari community of Nepal. Newa people believe that one needs to understand and respect oneself beforeContinue reading “MHA PUJA (Self Worshiping) A Newari tradition.”

Our past programs have proven that one small loan can change a family.  Several loans can strengthen a community and Thousands of small loans can transform an entire Village.   With the Rotary International’s $95,000 matching grant, Rotary club of Branchburg and Rotary club of Mahabouddha in Nepal, is changing many peoples lives in Nepal. Continue reading “Empowering Women in Nepal through MicroCredit.”

Each February volunteers visit Nepal to work, meet the students and learn more about people and culture. Humanitarian work can include visiting orphanage, interacting with students and working with our existing projects in Nepal. Next year’s trip will be Feb 10-26, 2019. Interested contact trm7510@gmail.com.

Dear Friends of the Asha Project, When the earthquake hit Nepal in April of 2015, many lives were affected. Not only did people lose their homes, businesses, and livelihoods – many people lost their families. This is what happened with three sisters we helped. After their father passed away, their mother left them because theyContinue reading “Thank you for providing HOPE & OPPORTUNITIES”

“You Must Be The Change You Wish To See In The World.” MAHATMA GANDHI “Changing the world begins with the very personal process of changing yourself, the only place you can begin is where you are, and the only time you can begin is always now.” ~ Gary Zukav ~ Celebration of World Interfaith HarmonyContinue reading ““You Must Be The Change You Wish To See In The World.””