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Joshi Trust is a not-for-profit initiative by Suvidha Holding with focus on education & employability

30/08/2026

The recent floods have left many families and communities in urgent need of basic necessities.

Joshi Trust, under Suvidha Holding, is collecting essential relief supplies for affected communities. The supplies will be distributed in coordination with the Nepal Police Disaster Management Office, Samakhusi, Kathmandu.

We welcome donations of:

• Food grains and other essential food items
• Flour
• Chiura
• Cooking oil
• Women’s essentials and sanitary pads
• Other dry and non-perishable food items

📍 Donation Drop-off Location:
Joshi Trust
Krishna Galli, Lalitpur
Beside Bhatbhateni

📞 Contact:
01-5970163
+977 9701776040

Even one essential item can provide meaningful support to someone facing a difficult time. If you are unable to donate, please share this post so it can reach more people.

Every contribution matters. Together, we can support Nepal.

26/05/2026

During our recent field visit to Bajhang and Bajura, our team conducted PMT (Proxy Means Test) form filling with students and their families, collecting detailed socio-economic information to understand their living conditions in a structured and fair manner. Through this process, we were able to gather important data related to each household, including family structure, parental occupation, housing condition, access to basic facilities, and overall educational environment of the students. After completing the fieldwork, all collected PMT forms have been safely brought back for further processing, and we have now entered the next important phase of our work, which is systematic data entry and evaluation. All information from the forms is being carefully recorded into a structured database, ensuring that each detail is accurately captured as per the PMT indicators. Once the data entry is completed, a standardized PMT scoring system will be applied where each student’s household data is converted into a numerical score based on key socio-economic factors such as income proxy, housing condition, number of dependents, parental occupation, and access to basic services. After scoring, all students will be ranked and divided into quantiles according to their overall score, where Quantile 1 represents the most economically vulnerable group. Based on this classification, students falling under the lowest quantile will be primarily considered for sponsorship support, ensuring that assistance reaches those who are in the greatest need. Before final selection, the data and results will undergo internal review to maintain fairness, transparency, and accuracy in the process. Once finalized, student profiles will be prepared for sponsorship matching, and a detailed report will be documented to ensure accountability and proper impact tracking. Through this PMT-based approach, our organization aims to ensure a fair, structured, and data-driven selection system so that support is directed to the most deserving students, helping them continue their education with dignity and equal opportunity.
Learn More: https://josh*trust.org/

21/05/2026

Leaders of the Special Scholarship Initiative of Joshi Trust visited various municipalities of Bajhang district for evaluation. The team successfully visited several extremely poor households across three different palikas and assisted eligible students in filling out PMT forms under our Special Scholarship Initiative. The field visits focused on identifying genuinely disadvantaged students who are at risk of discontinuing their education due to financial hardship.

The outreach team also travelled to Deura to visit additional Palikas and schools as part of the ongoing assessment and scholarship identification process. Activities were carried out in Kedarsyu Gaun Palika at Gurjesingh Secondary School, and in Bittharchir Gaun Palika at Devdeviswori High School, where interactions were held with local stakeholders, school representatives, students, and families.

The Special Scholarship Initiative of Joshi Trust focuses on identifying students from economically disadvantaged households and supporting them through scholarships so they can continue their education without interruption.

Learn more: https://josh*trust.org/

19/05/2026

Special Scholarship Initiative of Joshi Trust focuses on identifying students from economically disadvantaged households and supporting them through scholarships so they can continue their education without interruption. The activities include interactions and coordination with municipal authorities, school administrations, head teachers, teachers, students, and local stakeholders. Special assistance is being provided to underprivileged students from Classes VI to X in filling out the PMT forms, which serve as applications for the pro-poor scholarship scheme. The completed forms are brought to Kathmandu for assessment and scoring, after which the most deserving and financially vulnerable students will be selected and informed accordingly.

Under this initiative selected students will receive a scholarship amount of Rs. 6,000 per annum, which will be directly transferred to their respective bank accounts.

Photographs document the visit to Masteswori Elementary School and Malika Secondary School of Bajura in Badimalika Municipality of Sudurpashchim Province, Nepal interacting with the Head of the Institution (HoI), teachers, and students, including assistance provided to Grade VII and VIII students in filling out the PMT forms. The team took home visit of a class viii student owhose family’s economic condition appeared extremely fragile. The PMT form was completed for him during the visit, and he appears to be a genuine and deserving student who should qualify for special scholarship initiative.

About our Leaders of Special Scholarship Initiative of Joshi Trust:
Uddhav Kumar Bhandari is a distinguished education economist and development professional with two decades of experience in education reform, program management, monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL), and policy advisory across Nepal and South Asia. Having led and managed major USAID and World Bank-funded education initiatives worth over USD 80 million, he has played a pivotal role in advancing equitable access to education, strengthening government systems, and supporting large-scale education-in-emergencies responses following the 2015 Nepal earthquake and the COVID-19 pandemic. A Fulbright and East-West Center Fellow with advanced academic training in economics from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, he combines strong analytical expertise with extensive field experience in education financing, poverty targeting, learning outcomes, and stakeholder engagement. As the Chief Program Advisor of Joshi Trust, he is currently guiding the development of evidence based scholarship support models for disadvantaged students, including the implementation of Proxy Means Testing (PMT) systems to ensure transparent and inclusive educational support for economically vulnerable communities.

Learn more: https://josh*trust.org/

08/05/2026

Today, we proudly celebrate this important milestone, reinforcing our commitment to transparency, legal compliance, ethical governance, and responsible growth-built on trust, guided by purpose, and dedicated to creating meaningful change.

06/05/2026

From one meal to many milestones.

In one of the most underserved communities, many children once struggled to attend school on an empty stomach. At Joshi Trust, we began with a simple commitment, to provide one daily meal, so children could focus on what truly matters: their education.

These comparative results reflect more than just numbers. They show consistent improvement, stronger learning outcomes, and growing confidence among students over time.

When hunger is addressed, learning follows.

We remain committed to expanding this initiative, so every child not only stays in school but moves forward with dignity, knowledge, and hope for a better future.

25/12/2025

🎄 Christmas reminds us that small acts of kindness can light up many lives. Wishing everyone peace, warmth, and goodwill this festive season.

04/12/2025

In reflection of World AIDS Day, we share moments from a small candle-lighting ceremony.
World AIDS Day reminds us that together, we can fight stigma and support every life affected by HIV/AIDS.

01/12/2025

Our team stands together to promote awareness, and support individuals affected by AIDS. 🧣
Support. Educate. Empower.

Address

Krishna Galli Marg
Lalitpur
44707

Telephone

+9779801036719

Website

https://www.joshitrust.org/

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