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34th Anniversary of FONNJ’s ASHA PROJECT By: Jaysna Tuladhar, FONNJ’s Youth Leadership Team Member “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” — Helen Keller Friends of Nepal-NJ’s 34 anniversary and annual MoMo & Music event was a grand success. Thanks to our supporters, volunteers and sponsors. There are two things everyContinue reading “Annual MoMo & Music Event”

PDG Rotary District 7475, Founder The Asha Project By: Rishi Poudel, President, Rotaract club of Rudramati Dr. Tulsi Maharjan is the Chair of the Asha Project, Past Rotary District Governor of RI 7475, and founder of the GAP (Global Action Program) program. He is responsible for developing projects to empower youth and women in developingContinue reading “Service Above Self- Everyday Dharma Interview with Dr. Tulsi R. Maharjan”

This time of year reminds us of all that we have to be grateful for, as well as the impact we’ve had—thanks to your support and participation. As we celebrate another year on the calendar, we’re proud to share few pictures of our activities.  Finally, we want to express our deep gratitude for your beliefContinue reading “MHA ROTARY CLUB – Season’s Greeting”

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.”