Adhikaar, meaning rights in Nepali, is a New York-based women-led non-profit organization seeking to promote human rights and social justice in Nepali communities.
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Union Square Awards
We are happy to share with you that Adhikaar received one of the seven 2008 Union Square Awards. The award is a framed photograph of the steps of the Supreme Court which was taken by the anonymous donor who established the award, and comes with a $50,000 grant. Union Square Awards is a project of the Tides Center.
The Union Square Award is made to individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary initiative responding to critical issues in New York City and whose projects or organizations have not yet received substantial funding and public recognition. Specifically, the award supports work in the areas of homelessness and hunger; HIV/AIDS prevention, education and treatment; youth leadership and organizing; family and community development; economic self-sufficiency and conflict resolution.
Thank YOU for making Adhikaar successful.
News and pics about the ceremony is at
USNepalOnline.com
Check out other pictures from our recent events!
*DWU Children's Vigil
*Interaction Program Against Gender Violence
*November Happy Hour
*Youth Group Writing Workshop
*Reception for Sapana Pradhan Malla
New York Women's Foundation
Adhikaar has also selected for a program grant from the New York Women's Foundation to support our Nari Shakti project.
