Rotary Club of Patan

05/10/2026

❤️ Our World Heart Day programme in the news!

Thank you, Nepali Health, for covering the World Heart Day programme jointly organised by Rotary Club of Patan and Nepal NCD Alliance on 29 September 2026.

The coverage highlights the programme’s central message: make time for physical activity, adopt healthy habits and give heart health the attention it deserves.

We thank our speakers, District Governor Rtn. Vishnu B. Karkee, partner organisations, members and families for their participation and support.

Let’s carry this message beyond the event—to our homes, schools and communities. ❤️

Read the coverage:
https://www.nepalihealth.com/2026/09/30/160112/

काठमाडौं, १४ असोज । मोबाइल र सामाजिक सञ्जालको स्क्रिनमा घण्टौँ बिताउने तर शारीरिक गतिविधिमा समय नदिने बदलिँदो जी...

04/10/2026

Supporting Education, Continuing a Legacy 📚

Rotary Club of Patan gratefully acknowledges the PP Prasai Foundation’s annual contribution of NPR 100,000 to our Prajapati Education Endowment Fund (PEEF), presented at the Foundation’s Annual Awards programme on 5 September 2026 at Hotel Shanker, Lazimpat.

Our President and fellow club members were pleased to join the Prasai family on this special occasion. We extend our sincere appreciation to the Foundation and the Prasai family for their continued support, and to Rtn. Shikha Prasai for warmly bringing the Rotary family together.

We also shared copies of our 41st Lalitdhara Souvenir with guests and participants, introducing a wider audience to the club’s service projects, achievements and commitment to the community.

Since 1991, PEEF has supported students from lower-income families in public schools across Lalitpur. In Rotary Year 2025–26, the programme supported 378 students, of whom 63% were girls.

We also acknowledge our PEEF Committee: Coordinator Rtn. Jeevan K. Shrestha, Programme Manager Rtn. Mahendra S. Rawal, Finance Manager Rtn. Bijaya Mallapaty, Distribution Manager Rtn. Ganesh R. Shrestha, and members Rtn. Siba B. Rajbhandary, Rtn. Chandralekha Kayastha and Rtn. Ramesh L. Maskay.

Our thanks to all donors, partner schools, members and families whose generosity and voluntary service sustain this programme.

Together, we can help students continue their education and pursue their aspirations.

04/10/2026

World Rabies Day 2026 — Caring for Animals, Protecting Communities 🐾

On 28 September 2026, Rotary Club of Patan and Mahalaxmi Municipality, Ward No. 1, jointly organised a free rabies vaccination and sterilisation programme for community dogs.

The National Zoonosis and Food Hygiene Research Centre, Chagal, Kathmandu, coordinated the programme. The programme covered over 50 dogs.

Our special appreciation goes to Rtn. Khadak S. Bisht, Coordinator of our Animal Welfare for Public Health Committee, for his dedicated efforts in bringing this programme together. We also acknowledge committee members Rtn. Mukti N. Shrestha and Rtn. Bijaya Mallapaty.

We sincerely thank the veterinary team, Ward No. 1, the coordinating organisation, volunteers, members and well-wishers for their contribution and support.

Working together, we can promote animal welfare and strengthen community awareness of rabies prevention.

04/10/2026

❤️ World Heart Day 2026 — Don’t Miss a Beat

Rotary Club of Patan and Nepal NCD Alliance jointly marked World Heart Day on 29 September 2026 at Hotel Royal Tulip, Gwarko, bringing together over 100 participants to promote heart-health awareness.

We were honoured to welcome Chief Guest, District Governor Rtn. Vishnu Bahadur Karkee, alongside District Governor Nominee Rtn. Amit Giri and Assistant Governor Rtn. Uttam Mani Paudyal.

The programme featured insights from:

• Rtn. Dr. Prakash Raj Regmi — President, Nepal NCD Alliance
• Dr. Abhinav Baidhya — President, Southeast Asia Regional NCD Alliance
• Dr. Abani Bhusan Upadhyaya — Senior Consultant Cardiologist
• Dr. Bhagwan Koirala — Chair, Kathmandu Institute of Child Health
• Dr. Chandra Mani Adhikari — Coordinator, Nepal Heart Net and President, Cardiac Society of Nepal

We also warmly acknowledge Dr. Satya Narayan Suwal, President, Nepal Heart Foundation, and representatives of the participating health organisations, Rotary clubs, Rotaract and Inner Wheel.

Our special thanks to Rtn. Dr. Prakash Raj Regmi for coordinating the programme, Rtn. Shikha Prasai for conducting it as MC, and all sponsors, members, spouses and participants for their support.

Together, let’s build healthier habits and healthier communities.

03/10/2026

Rotary Club of Patan contributed NPR 200,000 to the District Disaster Relief Fund, handing over a cheque to District Governor Rtn. Vishnu Bahadur Karkee during our World Heart Day programme on 29 September 2026.

This contribution forms part of the Club’s wider fundraising efforts for flood relief and rehabilitation. We gratefully acknowledge our members and well-wishers whose generosity makes this support possible.

Our efforts continue, with plans to support targeted rehabilitation in consultation with local governments and based on the needs of flood-affected communities.

28/09/2026

🐾 विश्व रेबिज दिवस | २८ सेप्टेम्बर २०२६

रेबिज रोकथामका लागि हातेमालो गरौँ। कुकुरलाई खोप लगाऔँ, जनावरप्रति जिम्मेवार र दयालु व्यवहार गरौँ, र समुदायलाई सुरक्षित बनाऔँ।

रोटरी क्लब अफ पाटनसँगै पशु कल्याण र जनस्वास्थ्यप्रति आफ्नो प्रतिबद्धता जनाऔँ। तपाईंको सानो पहलले ठूलो परिवर्तन ल्याउन सक्छ। 💙💛

19/09/2026

🩸 Together in Service, Together for Life

The Rotaract Club of Patan successfully organised a Blood Donation Programme today at Mangal Bazaar, in partnership with the Rotary Club of Patan and Inner Wheel Club of Patan.

Alongside blood donation, the programme also helped create awareness about eye and skin donation after death.

We sincerely thank all the blood donors, participating organisations, medical personnel, volunteers and visitors who supported this meaningful initiative. Special appreciation goes to our young Rotaractors for their dedication and leadership in bringing the programme together.

Every donation matters. Every act of service inspires. ❤️

14/09/2026

The Rotary Club of Patan is one of the four partners sponsoring the STAR Project. The RCP has a long history sponsoring projects for people with disabilities. Congratulations to All the graduates!
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04/09/2026

We are pleased to share the Lalitdhara Souvenir Vol. 41 of the Rotary Club of Patan for Rotary Year 2026–2027, published on the occasion of our 41st Charter Day Celebration.

The souvenir reflects the Club’s journey, service activities, fellowship, achievements and contributions of our members and well-wishers.

📖 View and download the souvenir here:
https://rotaryclubpatan.org.np/news-updates/annual-lalitdhara-souvenir/

Our sincere thanks to everyone who contributed articles, photographs, advertisements, sponsorship support and coordination to make this publication possible.

20/08/2026

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