Fellow stories, alumni reflections and commentary on education in Nepal.
Our Civic and Political Awareness Journey
At Samaanta Foundation, we believe that education is about more than earning a livelihood. It is also about understanding society, thinking critically, and having the confidence to create positive change. We want our Fellows to become both successful professionals and also responsible citizens and future leaders. With this vision, we launched the Civic Circle, a […]
Going Global with Sunita
This summer took me back to my home in Nepal, and reunited me with my second family, the Samaanta Foundation. Samaanta always has a special place in my heart, as not only has it been the cornerstone of my higher education in Nepal and abroad, but it has also given me lifelong friends and an […]
Larger Aircrafts, Bigger Dreams and Heavier Responsibilities: From Humla to the World
Humla is a place surrounded by beautiful mountains, serene hills, and untouched nature, but behind that beauty, there is a hard life people barely talk about. I was born in Torpa, a small village in Humla. Since I was a child, I have loved studying. I always enjoyed going to school and have always found […]
Women LEAD Experience
“The lead course proved to be an intellectually and personally enriching experience.” I first heard about the Lead Course offered by Women LEAD after I came to Kathmandu as a Samaanta Fellow. Many Fellows from the Samaanta Foundation had completed this course, and I was very interested in learning more about it. The Lead Course […]
My Transformative Journey with the Samaanta Foundation
It is hard to forget the happiness and sense of achievement I felt the day I passed the tenth standard, or colloquially, the SEE. It is reasonable because we start dreaming of becoming doctors, businesspeople, politicians, and much more after we pass the SEE. Unfortunately, not every SEE graduate can pursue their dreams as easily; […]
Aakar Experience
I am Rabin Neupane, an 11th Cohort Fellow at the Samaanta Foundation from Parbat district. I am passionate about social activities and eagerly seek opportunities to contribute to social change. For that matter, being a Samaanta Fellow, has been a wonderful opportunity because it focuses on paying forward to society. During my Fellowship, I secured […]
Journey From High School to MBA
From being the first girl in my Tamang community to pass the SLC with distinction, to gaining confidence and independence through Samaanta’s life-changing Fellowship opportunity, I have witnessed the firsthand power of education and mentorship. Now, with the Anthony Lunch Memorial Scholarship, I am one step closer to achieving my dream of driving meaningful change […]
Susmita’s Experience with UWC
I have been studying at Luther College, USA since 2021 with a major in Economics and Data Science. Receiving not one but two awards in Economics was one of my biggest academic achievements at Luther. Faculty members of the Department of Economics, Accounting and Management selected me to receive the 2024-2025 Schultz Family Scholarship in […]
CHD Experience of our Fellow, Hishila Danuwar
Hishila Danuwar is a seventh cohort fellow at Samaanta Foundation. She recently led a month-long Community Health Diagnosis program at Sano Sirubari, Sindhupalchowk. Her remarkable leadership during this CHD brings us immense joy. It fills us with a sense of pride to witness our fellows making significant contributions to the community. Her empowering experience is […]
My Experience at UWC Robert Bosch College
In pursuit of her long-held aspiration for international education, Sitamaya Tamang embarked on a transformative journey to UWC. While embracing the promise of personal growth and academic exploration, she also grappled with the emotional weight of leaving loved ones behind. Throughout her UWC journey, she benefited greatly from academic enrichment and networking opportunities. During her […]
