Students at Navjyoti School in Surkhet, Nepal, connected the tradition of Raksha Bandhan with care for creation by tying handmade Rakhis to trees and pledging to protect the environment.
Nepal Articles
The Record Highlights SCN Response to Nepal Flooding
The Record, newspaper of the Archdiocese of Louisville, recently featured the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth and their response to the catastrophic flooding in Nepal.
Sisters Respond to Nepal Disaster
See how the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth are reaching families after devastating floods in Nepal. Please keep those who are grieving, displaced or still waiting for loved ones in your prayers. Learn how you can help support relief and recovery efforts with a donation.
Sisters Plan Response to Nepal Glacier Collapse
Climate change is increasing the risk of glacial collapse and extreme flooding in Nepal, putting already vulnerable...
What Nepal’s Women Taught Me
During the SCN Vice President's visit to Nepal in June 2026, Sister Amrita Manjaly had the opportunity to experience...
Sewing New Beginnings
In Birendranagar, one of the fastest-growing cities in Surkhet, many women face barriers to education, employment, and...
Empowering Young Women Leaders in Rural Nepal
On June 6, 2026, the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth hosted a beautiful graduation ceremony for 19 inspiring young...
Clean Water in Nepal
Clean Water Nears Reality for 1,260 People in Nepal A clean water project supported by donors to the Sisters of...
New Paths for Young Women in Nepal
Beyond Rural Life: A Program Opens New Paths for Young Women in Nepal In the hills outside Kathmandu, a quiet shift is...
Foundation Day – Nepal
On April 18, the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth celebrate Foundation Day in Nepal, commemorating over four decades of...
International Women’s Day Celebrated at Navjyoti Center
International Women’s Day was celebrated at Navjyoti Center with the participation of women from different communities...
A Commitment to Immigrants and Migrants
Drawing on Dilexi Te, the first Apostolic Exhortation of Pope Leo XIV, the Executive Committee of the Sisters of...
Growing Opportunity in Nepal
In Aanaikot, Nepal, practical training is opening new opportunities. Through oyster mushroom cultivation, families...
Wheelchair Basketball Program
In Nepal, Sisters recently welcomed a group of wheelchair athletes who showed skill, teamwork, and competition on the...
Clean Water in Nepal
In the hills of Surkhet, Nepal, access to safe drinking water remains a daily challenge for many families. In the Gadi...
Foundation Day
On Dec. 1, 2025, the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth and Associates pause to remember their beginning in 1812 and to...
Helping Women End Abusive Relationships
This summary is adapted from the original article in Global Sisters Report, July 21, 2025. Mary Magdalene was the...
Navjyoti Center Welcomes Indian Social Work Students, Leads Community Action on Environment Day
Navjyoti Center Surkhet Hosts MSW Students from India Navjyoti Center Surkhet hosted three Master of Social Work...
Sisters Offer Prayers for Pope Leo XIV
Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Offer Prayers for Pope Leo XIV The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth join the Catholic...
Pope Francis Dies on Easter Monday
With heavy hearts and profound gratitude, we join the world in mourning the passing of our beloved, Pope Francis. His...
Remembering Sister Preeti Chalil
A new video honors the life and sacrifice of Sister Preeti Chalil. Sister Preeti served in India and Nepal as a...
International Day for the Elimination of Caste and Color Discrimination
Shared by Sister Rosita, SCN Navjyoti Center participated in the 60th International Day for the Elimination of Caste...
International Women’s Day Celebration Around Patna Province – 2025
A report from Sister Joel and Team: News is pouring in from all directions, including from outside the country—Nepal....
Silver Bells in Surkhet, Nepal
Sister Suchita Kullu, SCN The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth celebrated 25 years of achievements in Surkhet, Nepal, on...
Sister Teresa K Helps Students Think Differently About Nature
In January 2025, Sister Teresa Kotturan traveled to Surkhet, Kathmandu, Dharan, and Lauki in Nepal to raise awareness...
Drinking Water Project in Nepal
Bhatteghari Drinking Water Project Handover Program The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, through their Nepal Nazareth...
Exhibition Held in Dharan
Written by Sister Amelia Moras Science and Craft Exhibition at Navjyoti School, Dharan Navjyoti School in Dharan...
Foundation Day
Honoring Over Two Centuries of Service On Dec. 1, 2024, the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth will celebrate Foundation...
Sister Jacky Visits Communities
Sister Jackulin Jesu, President of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, was engaged in visiting the local communities...
Global Exchange
Father Jim Graf, SCNA, has landed safely in Nepal where he will stay for two weeks as part of the Global Exchange...
Navjyoti Center Provides Aid to Families
The Navjyoti Center in Surkhet recently distributed supplementary food items and sanitation materials to 30 pregnant...
Catholic Schools in East Nepal Unite for Youth Empowerment
Earlier this week, 14 Catholic schools from East Nepal gathered at Navjyoti School in Dharan for a celebration of...
Working Together for a Better World
On Aug. 22, 2024, the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth hosted their "Join the Journey" fundraising event at the Crowne...
Sixteen Women Complete Training Program
By Priya Urau, SCN On July 19, 2024, Navjyoti Centre — Women’s Unit in Baluwatar, Kathmandu, celebrated the...
Navjyoti Centre, Surkhet: Uplifting Communities
Navjyoti Centre in Surkhet, Nepal, is a unit of Nepal Nazareth Society under Sisters of Charity of Nazareth. Navjyoti...
On the Road to Dignity
Jamuna, 29, is a single mother living with her 5-year-old daughter. Her life took a dark turn after her marriage in...