Change in office location
We would like to notify eyeryone about the change in our office location from Anamnagar (old location) to Baluwatar (Near Shivapuri School)(new location)
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Barbara Foundation, IIDS distinguished lecture: Dr. Rajiv Kumar of India’s NITI Aayog stresses connectivity and innovation for economic transformation
On September 20, 2018, Barbara Foundation in collaboration with the Institute for Integrated Development Studies (IIDS), Kathmandu University organized a public lecture titled ‘Nepal, India and the Neighborhood: The Promise of Economic Reforms, Innovation and Connectivity’ by Honorable Dr. Rajiv Kumar, Vice-Chair of NITI Aayog, Government of India. The program was chaired by Dr. Swarnim
Friends of Barbara Dinner
Barbara Foundation organized a dinner program for stakeholders of Barbara Foundation and friends of late Ms. Barbara Adams. The event was held on 28th June, 2019 at Barbara Foundation, Baluwatar. Mr. Akhilesh Upadhyay, General Secretary of Barbara Foundation started the program by welcoming the guests. He also gave an overview of events and activities the
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Donation of Laptops Received
Barbara Foundation has received two laptops donated by Dr. Damodar Poudel, Medical Director, Hopewell Family Hospital, Chillicothe, Ohio. In a dinner event organized for Friends of Barbara on 28th June, 2019, Mr. Akhilesh Upadhyay, General Secretary of Barbara Foundation, officially handed over the laptops to Mr. Sharad Adhikari, Executive Director, Barbara Foundation.
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Dr. Sanduk Ruit speaks about his life and Tilganga in Nepal Literature Festival
Noted ophthalmologist Dr. Sanduk Ruit, Medical Director of Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology, and Chairperson of the Barbara Foundation, spoke with journalist Rabi Lamichhane at a session of Nepal Literature Festival 2019 on December 14, 2019 in Pokhara. Dr. Ruit talked on various subjects ranging from his struggles growing up and receiving the opportunity of education to
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Discussion on Padmasambhava spiritual route with Minister Bhattarai
Board members of the Barbara Foundation and Minister of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Hon. Yogesh Bhattarai on July 30, 2020 held a discussion on taking ahead the project to develop a cultural/religious route along the path followed by Guru Rinpoche Padmasambhava in Nepal in the 8th century. The meeting was held at the Ministry
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Ragini Upadhyay felicitated for her contribution to art
Nepal’s prominent artist and Board Member of Barbara Foundation Ragini Upadhyay has been awarded the Araniko Lalitkala Samman 2078 by Shree Lunkarandas–Ganga Devi Chaudhary Academy for Arts and Literature for her inspirational and continuing contribution in the field of arts. The award was presented to her in a small ceremony held on 17 July 2021.
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Dr. Sanduk Ruit felicitated for his contribution to humanity
Internationally acclaimed ophthalmologist and chairperson of the Barbara Foundation Dr. Sanduk Ruit was presented ISA Award for Service to Humanity, Bahrain’s highest award, by the king of Bahrain Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa on Tuesday. He was handed the cash prize of $1 million (Rs 131 million) during the ceremony. Speaking in the presence of delegates
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