Rotary Year 2025–26 in Review

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A selection of results from Rotary Year 2025–26 (July 2025 – June 2026), as reported in the club’s Annual Report 2025–26 (Lalitdhara Souvenir Vol. 41, pp. 29–37). Each figure refers to that year and to the activity named; figures are not added together.

  • Heart health: screening programmes in Bhakundebesi (Kavre) and Sotang–Chepel (Solukhumbu) with the Nepal Heart Foundation and other partners reached 6,657 children and community members.
  • One Health: on 16–17 May 2026, 86 community dogs in Bagmati Rural Municipality were sterilised, vaccinated against rabies and dewormed with NZFHRC. More →
  • Environment: 655 native tree saplings and 500 vetiver plants were planted at Hattiban using the Miyawaki method, with four other Rotary clubs. More →
  • Education: the 2026 KEEA and GSSA award ceremony brought together 62 participants, and the club mentored three PEEF students studying on full scholarships at Ullens School. More →
  • Disability inclusion: the STAR club-to-club model extended from the Rotary Club of Birgunj to the Rotary Clubs of Hetauda, Himalayan Golfers and Kathmandu Heights. More →
  • Club milestones: the club’s 2,000th regular meeting on 11 May 2026; the 15th Vocational Service Awards on 1 June 2026; the first Celebrating the Lives of Late Rotarians event on 22 June 2026; and the launch of the radio programme “महिलासँग रोटरी” on 29 June 2026.

Read the full Annual Report 2025–26 in Lalitdhara Souvenir Vol. 41.

From Grade 7 Scholarship to Ullens: Bhawana’s PEEF Journey

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Adapted from Bhawana Lama Moktan’s contribution, “A Personal Journey Through Rotary Club of Patan”, in Lalitdhara Souvenir Vol. 41 (p. 69). This is her personal experience; the programme details that follow her story describe PEEF more generally.

Bhawana was a Grade 7 student at Shree Krishna Secondary School when the Rotary Club of Patan visited and interviewed students for PEEF scholarships. “What began with a simple hope of receiving a scholarship gradually turned into an opportunity that changed my life, built my confidence, and opened doors I never thought would be possible for me.”

“Rotary’s support gave me the motivation to work harder and take my education seriously.” In Grade 9 she won first position in the Kamalmani Educational Excellence Award (KEEA). “I still remember seeing the happiness and pride on my father’s face.”

After the SEE, she went through a selection and interview process, supported and encouraged by a Rotary mentor, and was offered a full scholarship to study Grades 11 and 12 at Ullens School. She was nervous at first, but found the students and teachers friendly and supportive. Projects, presentations and a research assignment in Grade 11 helped a once-shy student grow in confidence: “I still get nervous sometimes, but I can clearly see how much I have grown since Grade 7.”

When she wrote her article, Bhawana was a Grade 12 student at Ullens School.

“My journey with Rotary has taught me that sometimes, one opportunity is all a student needs to discover how far they can go.”
— Bhawana Lama Moktan

About PEEF

PEEF connects school scholarships with further opportunities: KEEA recognises academic achievement, selected students may receive full scholarships at Ullens School, and GSSA supports eligible students in higher education. These opportunities have their own selection criteria; students do not necessarily progress through all of them. Learn more about PEEF.

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Read Bhawana’s full article in Lalitdhara Souvenir Vol. 41, p. 69.

2026 PEEF Scholarship Distribution Completed

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The Rotary Club of Patan has completed the 2026 scholarship distribution of the Prajapati Education Endowment Fund (PEEF), the club’s flagship education programme since 1991.

  • 374 students supported this year
  • 24 public schools in Lalitpur
  • NRs 22,21,000 total distribution (grades 7–10: NRs 18,29,000; grades 11–12: NRs 3,50,000; payments to non-selected students: NRs 42,000)
  • 234 girls (63%) and 140 boys (37%)

Source: PEEF selection and distribution completion update, 11 October 2026.

As of 16 July 2026, the total PEEF fund stood at NRs 2,48,71,233, made up of the Trust Fund (NRs 1,79,61,136) and the Programme Fund (NRs 69,10,097).

Thank you to every member, family and supporter who made this year’s distribution possible. Read more about the programme on the PEEF page, or make a pledge to support next year’s students.