Activities
Documented AAAK activities with date (AD and Bikram Sambat), place, participants and photos.
Our programme of activities
AAAK organises five kinds of activity. Dates are announced to members and on Facebook. Events Calendar →
- 1
Annual alumni reunion
Once a year, alumni come together to reconnect and share memories of their time at Arniko.
- 2
Professional development workshops
Workshops, seminars and lectures that build alumni skills and knowledge.
- 3
Community service projects
Clean-up campaigns, health education, tree planting and support for local schools and orphanages.
- 4
Fundraising events
Charity auctions, concerts and food festivals for school projects and scholarships.
- 5
Networking events
Job fairs and an alumni mentoring programme connecting alumni with each other and with professionals.
Past activities
- 9 September 2026 · 24 Bhadra 2083 BS
Immediate relief kits for Trishuli–Rasuwa flash flood victims
AAAK sent immediate relief kits to families affected by the flash flood in Trishuli, Rasuwa, with sanitary items, kitchen utensils, buckets and other essentials. Project cost: NPR 25,000.
- Location
- Trishuli, Rasuwa
- Category
- Community
- Participants
- Organized by partner organization Nawa Abhiyan Nepal – Together we can
- Outcome
- Relief kits delivered to affected families
- Related project
- Disaster relief
- 20 August 2026 · 4 Bhadra 2083 BS
Drinking water supply by water tanker
Support for the drinking water supply at Antardristi Safe House by water tanker, while the regular supply remains unreliable. Project cost: NPR 40,000.
- Location
- Antardristi Safe House, Lalitpur
- Category
- Community
- Participants
- Board members
- Outcome
- Safe drinking water for the children and staff
- Related project
- Safe drinking water at Antardristi Safe House
- 17 June 2026 · 3 Asar 2083 BS
School uniform (tracksuit) distribution with NIC Asia Bank
A CSR programme in coordination with NIC Asia Bank Ltd.: every student received a new school tracksuit. Special thanks to our alumnus Sujit Kumar Shakya, CEO of NIC Asia Bank.
- Location
- Shree Sat Kanya Basic School, Bhattedanda, Lalitpur
- Category
- School support
- Participants
- Students, teachers, NIC Asia Bank and AAAK members
- Outcome
- New school tracksuits for the students
- Related project
- School tracksuits for Shree Sat Kanya Basic School
- 23 May 2026 · 9 Jestha 2083 BS
Multipurpose hall for Sungava Homes – Lachana
Construction of a multipurpose hall on the roof terrace of Sungava Homes – Lachana, a society to uplift people with intellectual disabilities, in coordination with AAAK. Supported by our alumnus Sachit Shrestha through Nepal Pariwar – Familienkreis Nepal e.V., Germany. Project cost: NPR 650,000.
- Location
- Sungava Homes – Lachana
- Category
- Community
- Participants
- AAAK, Sungava Homes – Lachana and Nepal Pariwar – Familienkreis Nepal e.V., Germany
- Outcome
- A new multipurpose hall on the roof terrace
- Related project
- Multipurpose hall for Sungava Homes – Lachana
- 15 May 2026 · 1 Jestha 2083 BS
Scholarship and award distribution, session 2083
On Friday, 1 Jestha 2083, AAAK held its scholarship and award ceremony for the 2083 session at Shree Damaitar Basic School. Fifteen hard-working and talented students from economically disadvantaged families, from classes 1 to 8 and Nursery kids, each received a school uniform, shoes, a bag, exercise books and stationery, art books and drawing pencils. The ECD class received story books, puzzles, chart paper and other learning materials. At the same programme AAAK gave a hand sewing machine to a student's father, to help the family earn a living and become more self-reliant. AAAK thanks the whole AAAK team, the teachers who helped coordinate, all members and the donors.
- Location
- Shree Damaitar Basic School, Godawari-1
- Category
- Scholarships
- Participants
- 15 scholarship students (Nursery and classes 1–8), the ECD class, parents, teachers and AAAK members
- Outcome
- 15 scholarships awarded; one family supported with a sewing machine
- Supported by
- Amrit Neku (NPR 15,000), Kaji Ratna Awale (NPR 13,500), Rajesh Shakya (NPR 12,000), Rabindra Nakarmi (NPR 15,000), Sagun Karmacharya (NPR 15,067.86), Pradeep Man Singh (NPR 15,000)
- Related project
- Scholarship and student support programme
- 26 April 2026 · 13 Baisakh 2083 BS
School stationery materials/exercise books for schools in Nawalparasi
Secretary Ram Pandit gave 80 exercise books to the Montessori Block of Shree Tribhuvan Secondary School, Gorasati, Kawasoti-17, and on the next day 30 exercise books to Happy Montessori, Kawasoti.
- Location
- Kawasoti, Nawalparasi
- Category
- School support
- Participants
- Students of both schools
- Outcome
- 110 exercise books
- Related project
- School stationery materials/exercise books for students in and beyond the Kathmandu Valley
- 20 April 2026 · 7 Baisakh 2083 BS
225 exercise books for the 2083 session
AAAK handed 225 exercise books to the Principal, donated by Co-Secretary Purna Narayan Manandhar (worth NPR 15,000).
- Location
- Shree Damaitar Basic School, Godawari-1
- Category
- School support
- Participants
- AAAK and the school principal
- Outcome
- 225 exercise books
- Related project
- School stationery materials/exercise books for students in and beyond the Kathmandu Valley
- 2 March 2026 · 18 Falgun 2082 BS
Scholarship field visit
With the school, AAAK visited students' families to understand their situation and select students for the 2083 scholarship programme.
- Location
- Shree Damaitar Basic School, Godawari-1
- Category
- Scholarships
- Participants
- AAAK team and school administration
- Outcome
- Students selected for session 2083
- Related project
- Scholarship and student support programme
- 14 January 2026 · 30 Poush 2082 BS
Water purifier installed at Antardristi Safe House
A KENT RO purifier (up to 20 litres per hour) now gives the children and staff safe drinking water, with support from Goethe hilft mit e.V., Germany. Project cost: NPR 40,000.
- Location
- Antardristi Nepal, Lalitpur
- Category
- Community
- Participants
- AAAK, Antardristi Nepal and Goethe hilft mit e.V.
- Outcome
- Safe drinking water and lower running costs
- Related project
- Safe drinking water at Antardristi Safe House
- 14 December 2025 · 28 Mangsir 2082 BS
Second anniversary and alumni reunion
AAAK celebrated its second anniversary with an alumni reunion to reconnect, share memories and strengthen friendships.
- Location
- Moksh, Jhamsikhel
- Category
- Alumni
- Participants
- AAAK members, families and friends
- Outcome
- Reinforcing the batchmates’ bonding and togetherness
- Related project
- Alumni networking and reunions
- 12 December 2025 · 26 Mangsir 2082 BS
Free dental and eye health camp
A free dental and eye health camp with SASS Dental Clinic and Netradham Eye Clinic.
- Location
- Shree Sat Kanya Basic School, Bhattedanda, Lalitpur
- Category
- Health and wellbeing
- Participants
- Students of Shree Sat Kanya Basic School
- Outcome
- Awareness, screening and general treatment of students’ dental and eye health
- Related project
- Free dental and eye health camps
- 27 November 2025 · 11 Mangsir 2082 BS
Eco-Friendly Washable Hygienic Sanitary Pad Kit distribution and awareness program in cooperation with Goethe hilft mit – Verein für humanitäre Hilfe e.V., Bensheim, Germany
Eco-friendly, washable hygienic sanitary pad kits were handed out in cloth bags, with awareness sessions on proper use, health benefits and menstrual hygiene. AAAK thanks Goethe hilft mit – Verein für humanitäre Hilfe e.V. and Nepal Pariwar – Familienkreis Nepal e.V., Germany for their generous support. Project cost: NPR 150,000.
- Location
- Shree Damaitar Basic School, Godawari-1
- Category
- Health and wellbeing
- Participants
- AAAK members, guests, teachers and students
- Outcome
- Every student received a kit bag and took part in the awareness session
- Related project
- Mental health, child protection and menstrual hygiene awareness
- 27 November 2025 · 11 Mangsir 2082 BS
Sanitary pad kit distribution and awareness program at Antardristi Safe House
Eco-friendly washable hygienic sanitary pad kits were distributed at Antardristi Safe House, with sessions on proper use, health benefits and menstrual hygiene, in cooperation with Goethe hilft mit – Verein für humanitäre Hilfe e.V., Bensheim, Germany.
- Location
- Antardristi Safe House, Lalitpur
- Category
- Health and wellbeing
- Participants
- AAAK members, guests, Safe House staff and children
- Outcome
- Every participant received a kit bag and took part in the awareness session
- Related project
- Mental health, child protection and menstrual hygiene awareness
- 22 August 2025 · 6 Bhadra 2082 BS
Parent empowerment and self-care session
With Antardristi Nepal, a session for parents on mental health, self-care and positive parenting, facilitated by Binita Adhikari (founder and director of Antardristi Nepal) with Rajani Bharati. AAAK provided lunch and refreshments for parents, students and staff.
- Location
- Shree Damaitar Basic School, Godawari-1
- Category
- Health and wellbeing
- Participants
- Parents, students and school staff
- Outcome
- Stronger home–school relationships
- Related project
- Mental health, child protection and menstrual hygiene awareness
- 12 August 2025 · 27 Shrawan 2082 BS
Follow-up and monitoring visit
Benju Mukhia Shrestha, Sachit Shrestha, Ram Pandit, Kaji Ratna Awale and Abadesh Bista visited the school to review progress. The school also runs the Smiling Children school feeding programme.
- Location
- Shree Damaitar Basic School, Godawari-1
- Category
- School support
- Participants
- AAAK representatives and Principal Amrit Nath Gautam
- Outcome
- Enrolment up from 84 to 119; exam participation up from 60 to 90
- Related project
- Support to Shree Damaitar Basic School
- 28 July 2025 · 12 Shrawan 2082 BS
Support materials for Antardristi Nepal
By decision of the AAAK board, the association gave food items, snacks, spices and groceries to Antardristi Nepal and discussed future collaboration.
- Location
- Antardristi Nepal, Lalitpur
- Category
- Community
- Participants
- AAAK team and Antardristi Nepal
- Outcome
- Awareness and support programme for the safe house family members
- Related project
- Mental health, child protection and menstrual hygiene awareness
- 18 July 2025 · 2 Shrawan 2082 BS
Mental health and child sexual abuse awareness
An awareness programme on mental health and preventing child sexual abuse, with Antardristi Nepal, Godawari Municipality and Godawari Chamber of Commerce.
- Location
- Shree Buddha Secondary School, Godawari
- Category
- Health and wellbeing
- Participants
- Students and teachers
- Outcome
- Awareness and support programme for the students and their family members
- Related project
- Mental health, child protection and menstrual hygiene awareness
- 9 May 2025 · 26 Baisakh 2082 BS
School development consultation
AAAK representatives Shambhu Jung Rana and Abadesh Bista held consultations with teachers, students and parents on school management and teaching standards.
- Location
- Shree Damaitar Basic School, Godawari-1
- Category
- School support
- Participants
- Teachers, students and parents
- Outcome
- Social awareness, support and consultations with teachers, students and parents on school management and teaching standards
- Related project
- Support to Shree Damaitar Basic School
- 20 December 2024 · 5 Poush 2081 BS
First anniversary: library room handed over
On AAAK's first anniversary, the association handed over a fully developed library room with fencing, roofing, ceiling, paint and books. Godawari Municipality presented a Token of Love and certificates of appreciation, and the school gave AAAK certificates too. Supported by our alumnus Sachit Shrestha through Nepal Pariwar – Familienkreis Nepal e.V., Germany. Project cost: NPR 500,000.
- Location
- Shree Damaitar Basic School, Godawari-1
- Category
- School support
- Participants
- Ward Chairperson Shreeraj Thapa (Godawari-1), Principal Amrit Nath Gautam, teachers, students and AAAK members
- Outcome
- A working library at the heart of the school
- Related project
- Support to Shree Damaitar Basic School
- 5 December 2024 · 20 Mangsir 2081 BS
Free dental screening and awareness camp
A free dental screening and awareness camp for 248 students, with cooperation partner SASS Community Dental Clinic (Dr. Sudin Shakya and associates).
- Location
- Arniko International Secondary School, Lalitpur
- Category
- Health and wellbeing
- Participants
- 248 students, the SASS dental team and AAAK members
- Outcome
- 248 students screened
- Related project
- Free dental and eye health camps
- 29 October 2024 · 13 Kartik 2081 BS
Emergency relief for flood and landslide victims in Bishankhu Narayan
AAAK brought emergency relief to families affected by flash floods and landslides in Bishankhu Narayan, Godawari. Project cost: NPR 30,000.
- Location
- Bishankhu Narayan, Godawari
- Category
- Community
- Participants
- AAAK volunteers and affected families
- Outcome
- Relief supplies delivered to affected families
- Related project
- Disaster relief
- 1 September 2024 · 16 Bhadra 2081 BS
Uniform and nutrition distribution
AAAK gave school uniforms to all students from kindergarten up, and nutritious food to the young children.
- Location
- Shree Damaitar Basic School, Godawari-1
- Category
- School support
- Participants
- All students
- Outcome
- Less financial burden on families; better health and concentration in class
- Related project
- Support to Shree Damaitar Basic School
- 26 April 2024 · 14 Baisakh 2081 BS
Stationery and lunch packets on Parents' Day
At the school's Parents' Day programme, AAAK gave stationery kits and lunch packets to all participating students.
- Location
- Shree Damaitar Basic School, Godawari-1
- Category
- School support
- Participants
- Students, parents and teachers
- Outcome
- Stronger links between school, parents and community
- Related project
- Support to Shree Damaitar Basic School
- 26 April 2024 · 14 Baisakh 2081 BS
New Year’s Meet & Greet
AAAK hosted a New Year’s Meet & Greet that brought former students and their teachers together.
- Location
- Satkar Fine Dine, Bakhundole
- Category
- Alumni
- Participants
- Former students and teachers
- Outcome
- A reunion and a stronger bond between former students and teachers
- Related project
- Alumni networking and reunions
- 19 March 2024 · 6 Chaitra 2080 BS
ECD classroom established
AAAK set up a dedicated Early Childhood Development classroom with tables and chairs, stationery and posters, play materials, carpets, paint and dustbins.
- Location
- Shree Damaitar Basic School, Godawari-1
- Category
- School support
- Participants
- Children, parents, teachers and AAAK members
- Outcome
- Managed and created children’s friendly environments and provided materials and consultation for childhood development
- Related project
- Support to Shree Damaitar Basic School
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Other programmes
Dates for these programmes are still to be confirmed.
- ‘Sustainable Society for a Secure Future’ programme at Arniko International School, with sessions on mental health and adulting by Sanam Poudel and Dr. Reema Maharjan
- Holi celebration with the young children of Shree Damaitar Basic School
- Roof and fence construction at Shree Damaitar Basic School