Samaanta Foundation

20/09/2026

It is the lack of opportunity, not ability, that limits potential.

Giving our Fellows a platform to voice their stories, dreams, and visions for an equitable future.

19/09/2026

𝐔𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲! ✨

We are excited to introduce the 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐫- 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦, where senior Samaanta Fellows will mentor our Junior Fellows as they navigate academic and professional life, settle into new environments, and get to know the values of the Samaanta Fellowship.

Whether they are in Nepal or abroad, our Fellows will have a space to ask questions, share experiences, learn from one another, and build meaningful connections.

Through this initiative, we hope to create a supportive community where our Fellows can learn from each other, grow with confidence, and make the most of their Samaanta journey.

13/09/2026

As we look back on how the Samaanta family has grown over the last 𝟏𝟓 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬, one thing stands out: the sheer range of paths our Fellows have taken.

At the +2 level, they've studied Science, Management, Law, and Journalism. At the Bachelor's level, the list grows even wider: Environmental Science, Computer Science, Business, Social Sciences, Nursing, Dentistry, Public Health, Civil Engineering, Architecture, and more.

Right now 17 Fellows are pursuing high school and undergraduate studies across Asia, Africa, Europe, and the United States.

Behind each of these numbers is a Fellow with their own story and their own journey. What connects them is the chance to learn, grow, and pursue a future they may not have once imagined for themselves. For us, education means creating the space for young people to find their own paths, and trusting them to walk it.

We are grateful to everyone who has walked alongside the Samaanta family to make this possible.

27/08/2026

Our hearts are with the communities affected by the Bhotekoshi flash floods. If you or anyone close to you needs support, please do not hesitate to reach out. We are here for you.

18/08/2026

When we launched the 𝟏𝟐-𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐂𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐜 𝐂𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲, our goal was simple: help our Fellows become not just successful professionals, but active, thoughtful, and conscious citizens.
From exploring the foundations of political thought and Nepal's constitutional history to running their own 𝐌𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, our Fellows showed us what genuine curiosity and respectful debate look like.

A huge shoutout to our 𝐂𝐚𝐏𝐀 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 for organizing detail, and deep gratitude to our 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐟𝐟 for their constant guidance and support. Most of all, thank you to all our Fellows for showing up with curious minds and open hearts every single week.

Here’s a quick look at everything they got up to over the last 3 months:
https://samaantafoundation.org/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 f...

04/08/2026

It begins with a single spark, one empowered youth who chooses to serve. That spark grows into a collective fire, fuelling a sustainable, equitable society, where every generation lifts the next, carrying forward a legacy built on empathy, compassion, connected back to the simple act of paying it forward.

We're proud to share the remarkable sparks of impact that our Fellows have initiated in their respective communities across Nepal, with the involvement of Aakar Nepal. Through mentorship, hands-on workshops, and real-world projects, they are turning ideas into action, addressing challenges from environmental conservation to social awareness, and building a more just and equitable Nepal.

Our young changemakers are doing more than making a direct impact through their actions. They've also ignited fires in the hearts of their juniors and among our other Fellows. They are showing us how true leadership begins with service, and that compassion, turned into action, creates lasting change.

03/08/2026

𝐖𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐧𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦!

We are looking for motivated and committed professionals to join us in the following positions:
🔹 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫
🔹 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫 (𝐏𝐂𝐎)

We highly encourage individuals who are passionate about creating meaningful change in the field of education and are ready to contribute their skills, ideas, and experience to apply for these positions.

𝐓𝐨 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲:
Please send your 𝐂𝐕 and 𝐂𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 to:
[email protected]

𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐟𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐤𝐞𝐲 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐬, 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬:
https://merojob.com/program-director-19

https://merojob.com/partnerships-and-communications-officer-pco

Join us in creating greater access to education and turning opportunities into possibilities.

Apply for Program Director job at Samaanta Foundation. Mid Level position.

17/07/2026

𝐀 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐝 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝟏𝟓𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐅𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐬!

This year, all 21 Fellows secured scholarships to pursue their +2 education. Among them, 𝟏𝟒 𝐅𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐬 (𝟔𝟑.𝟔%) received scholarships from 𝐊𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐮 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 (𝐊𝐌𝐂), while the remaining Fellows earned additional scholarships at institutions including 𝐕.𝐒. 𝐍𝐢𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐧, 𝐌𝐞𝐠𝐚 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞, and 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞.

We are grateful to V. S. Niketan and Mega for being longstanding partners and supporters of Samaanta Foundation. This year, we have also received a scholarship from Liverpool College, and we are excited about this new partnership.

Congratulations to all our Fellows! We wish you all the best as you begin this exciting new chapter of your academic journey.

09/07/2026

As we continue our fundraising campaign for Sajid Ansari, we want to showcase his journey. We look forward to keeping up with his adventures in Tanzania.

Thank you to so many people who have been generous in supporting Sajid. If you haven't had a chance yet, don't worry.. there is still time to contribute as part of one final push!

https://gofund.me/b32c8439f

We invite you to stay tuned for future fundraising campaigns and opportunities to support our mission.