Unity for Social Development

Introduction

Ganesh-Ujjan (GU) Memorial Foundation is a social institution established on the reminiscences of the martyrs Ganesh Kumar Shrestha and Ujjan (Bhuwan) Kumar Shrestha, residents of Pokali VDC, Okhaldhunga District. The institution has been registered at the District Administration Office, Kathmandu, on 25 July 2011, with the registration number 29/068/069, naming after the duo martyrs, who were murdered by the Maoists during the armed conflict. The foundation, having associated with Social Welfare Council, has been working specifically for the development of the children of rural areas in Nepal. It has been launching programs having close coordination with various national and international organizations in the sectors, like education, health, sports and social work.

It is purely a non-political, non-profitable social institution. We have established a Renewable Trust by the money collected from the families and well-wishers, and with that money we have extended our working areas in social issues having coordination with national and international personalities and organizations.

Sabitri Shrestha

Executive Chairperson
Ganesh Ujjan Memorial Foundation

Sabitri Shrestha

Executive Chairperson
Ganesh Ujjan Memorial Foundation

She was born in 1964 in Okhaldhunga District, the eastern part of Nepal. She is a Human Rights and Social Activist, involved to protect human rights activities after the violence of human rights during the conflict since 1996 continuously. She is honored with Prakash Human Rights Award by INSEC in 2013. She is known as a courageous woman fighting for justice and human rights in Nepal. She is not only involved in the justice and human rights sectors but also working for the development of society with the slogan that “no one should be deprived of the right to education, health, justice, and to live” because of money. She has written a book titled 5000 Days of Suffering which is one of the best-selling books in Nepal.

Her journey started for the protection of conflict-affected children and their rights, now she has been active as a human rights, justice, and social development activist for two decades.

Organization at a Glance

Ganesh Ujjan (Bhuwan) Memorial Foundation

Established on: 25th of July 2011

Registration No: 29/068/069

Members of the Organization:

Address: Bishalnagar-4, Kathmandu, Nepal

Email: [email protected]

Achievements

School buildings Constructed: 6
Health Post Constructed: 2
Martyrs Memorial Park: 1
Scholarship Provided: 42 Students
Computer Equipment Supplied: 6
Football Playground for school: 1
Drinking Water Supplied: 120 Household
Stationary provided annually: 600 students
Human Rights Media Awarded: 16
Earthquake Relief supported: 287 household
Temporary Shelter provided: 32
Uniform for students: 230 students
Medical Treatment support: 3 patients
Support for Women: 24

Working Areas

Volunteer Opportunities

Ganesh Ujjan (Bhuwan) Memorial Foundation

Established on: 25th of July 2011

Registration No: 29/068/069

Members of the Organization:

Address: Bishalnagar-4, Kathmandu, Nepal

Email: [email protected]

Achievements

School buildings Constructed: 6
Health Post Constructed: 2
Martyrs Memorial Park: 1
Scholarship Provided: 42 Students
Computer Equipment Supplied: 6
Football Playground for school: 1
Drinking Water Supplied: 120 Household
Stationary provided annually: 600 students
Human Rights Media Awarded: 16
Earthquake Relief supported: 287 household
Temporary Shelter provided: 32
Uniform for students: 230 students
Medical Treatment support: 3 patients
Support for Women: 24

Working Areas

Volunteer Opportunities

Objective of the Foundation & Focus Area

The foundation has launched its programs that aim to the all-around development specifically of the children. The foundation has been prioritizing the quintessence of the struggle that other conflict victim children and the children of poor families would not have to endure as of the children of Ganesh Kumar Shrestha and Ujjan (Bhuwan) Kumar Shrestha, to carry on for their education, health and daily subsistence.

Following sectors are where the foundation have been most actively working:

Academic Sector

Educational Support

Health Sector

Primary Healthcare Support

Society & Community

Community Development

Academic Sector

Educational Support

One of the main goal of the Ganesh-Ujjan Memorial Foundation has always been educating under-privileged, specially children whose parents were killed during the 15 year long civil war in the country. We believe children are the future and every kid has right to education. Constructing over 6 school buildings and donating educational materials including sports and computer equipment are some of the ways the foundation has been supporting education for all children.

Health Sector

Primary Healthcare Support

Accessible health service & quality care for everyone has been another priority for the Foundation. With an emphasis on women’s and children’s health, the Foundation has built Health Post buildings in a remote area, financed medical supplies as well as supported cancer and kidney patient throughout its existence.