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Meet Senator Shanta Nagarkoti

Membership Engagement Director, Education Global Senate From the peaceful hills of Shikharpa, Nepal, to an international high school community in Germany—and now to the Education Global Senate—Shanta Nagarkoti’s journey demonstrates what determination, education, and service can achieve. Shanta grew

Recommended Grants 2026

The following organizations and programs have been funded as per the recommendation of the grants committee

Youth Leadership Conclave 2026

Inspiring the Next Generation of Leaders Education Global Senate is pleased to convene the Youth Leadership Conclave 2026 at Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland—a gathering designed to inspire, connect, and empower emerging young leaders. The conclave will bring together students, profess

हार्दिक धन्यवाद

एजुकेसन ग्लोबल सिनेट (EGS) को चौथो वार्षिक साधारण सभा सफलतापूर्वक सम्पन्न : सबैलाई हार्दिक धन्यवाद एजुकेसन ग्लोबल सिनेट (EGS) आफ्नो चौथो वार्षिक साधारण सभामा सहभागी हुनुभएका सम्पूर्ण सिनेटरज्यूहरू, अतिथिज्यूहरू, र शुभचिन्तकहरूप्रति हार्दिक कृतज्ञता व्यक्त गर्दछ। गत अगस्त ४, २०२६ (मंगलबार), साँझ ६:३०

Thank You!

Thank You for Making Our 4th Annual General Meeting a Success Education Global Senate is deeply grateful to everyone who joined our 4th Annual General Meeting, held virtually on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. Participants connected from across the United States, the Middle East, and Nepal for an evening t

Treasurer’s Report for AGM 2026

Education Global Senate Reporting period: October 1, 2025–June 30, 2026 English Version Honorable President, respected board members, advisors, senators, committee members, guests, and well-wishers: It is my privilege to present the Treasurer’s Report of Education Global Senate for the period ending

Secretary’s Report – AGM 2026

सचिवको संक्षिप्त वार्षिक प्रतिवेदन Education Global Senate वार्षिक साधारण सभा—२०२६ आदरणीय अध्यक्षज्यू, प्रमुख अतिथिज्यू, पदाधिकारीज्यूहरू, सम्माननीय सिनेटरज्यूहरू तथा उपस्थित सम्पूर्ण महानुभावहरू, संस्थाको सचिवको हैसियतले यो संक्षिप्त वार्षिक प्रतिवेदन प्रस्तुत गर्न पाउँदा गौरवान्वित छु। सन् २०२२ मा

Mental Health Initiative in Bajhang

Education Global Senate (EGS) has stepped forward with a powerful commitment to fund a mental health awareness project in Bajhang. Dedicated team member of EGS –Sarana Parajuli has actively collaborated with Dr. Sanjay Yadav from Nepal Institute of Mental Health (NIOMH) organization to ensure meanin

Support the Sayapatri Project—Clean Water for Learning

Join us in backing Goodwill Ambassador Diya Shrestha (Miss Nepal North America 2025) as she leads the Sayapatri Project: Building the Future, One Child at a Time for Sayapatri School in Khola Gaun, Tanahun, Nepal. Lack of clean drinking water and basic facilities has long hindered students’ learning

Education Global Senate Appoints Diya Shrestha as Goodwill Ambassador

Miss Nepal North America 2025 to champion equitable education and the Sayapatri Project in Tanahun, Nepal. Baltimore, MD — September 7, 2025. The Education Global Senate is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Diya Shrestha, Miss Nepal North America 2025, as Goodwill Ambassador for Empowering

Official Notice of Organizational Name Change

The Board of Directors informs all members, partners, stakeholders, and members of the public that the Third General Assembly, held on August 16, 2025, formally approved changing the organization’s name from Samata Global Senate to Education Global Senate. This new name reflects our growing internat

Preetesh Karki

Senator and Keynote Speaker of the 2025 AGM Mr. Preetesh Karki is an architect by education, an entrepreneur by profession, and a social worker by passion. He is currently serving his second term as President of the Nepali Association of Northern California (NANC), the oldest and largest Nepali orga

Mission, Vision, and Core Values

Mission Statement To advance equitable and accessible education and to prepare future leaders by leveraging a sustainable endowment fund, thereby empowering schools and building the foundation for a more civilized and cultured world. Vision Statement To emerge as a well-respected global charity in e

Treasurer’s Report – AGM 2025

Samata Global Senate – 3rd Annual General MeetingPresented by: Mr. Kumar Singh Dangi, TreasurerDate: August 16, 2025 Good afternoon, President, fellow Senators, distinguished members, and friends of the Samata Global Senate.It is my pleasure to present the Treasurer’s Report for 2025, highlighting o

Secretary’s Report

3rd AGM of Samata Global SenateAugust 16, 2025 – 12:00 PM ET Good afternoon, everyone.As Secretary of the Samata Global Senate, it’s my honor to present to our respected senators the annual report, highlighting key achievements, milestones, and our vision for the year ahead. Since our founding in 20

Diksha Basnet – Global Senator

Community Leader | Cultural Ambassador | Advocate for Women’s Empowerment Diksha Basnet is a respected and compassionate leader whose dedication to community service has made her a cherished figure in the Nepali diaspora. A beautiful soul and a tireless advocate, she continues to be an invaluable as

Annual General Meeting 2023

Election Results – Board of Directors

The Election Commission has announced the election results for the 2025-2028 term of Samata Global Senate. Results Published on July 17, 2025 by Samata Global Senate Election Committee 2025 Dr. Gopi Upreti, Chair Ms. Pooja Chand, Member Dr. Bishnu Joshi, Member Secretary Email: goupreti@gmail.com

Ammar Chhantyal – Senator

Global Senator Public Servant | Restaurateur | Philanthropist Ammar Chhantyal is a dynamic public servant and acclaimed food entrepreneur known for his visionary leadership and unwavering dedication to the global Nepali community. As the founder of the Mt. Everest Restaurant chain, he has successful

Financial Statements

One of our most important commitments is transparency. We are proud to have consistently received the Gold Seal for Transparency. Tax 2024-25 AGM 2025 (Accounts as of July 2025) Samata Global Senate AGM 2025 (up to July 2025) Revenue Expenditure Interest $1,472.08 Govt Fees $25.00 Senators $1,000.00

2025 Annual General Assembly

Summary of the 3rd Annual General Assembly Samata Global SenateDate: August 16, 2025 Opening Session The 3rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Samata Global Senate opened with a warm welcome to dignitaries, senators, and special guests. Chief Guest Mr. Khagendra GC, a distinguished lawyer from New Yor

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विशेष AGM बाट भएगरेका निर्णयहरु

अगस्त १३, २०२३ मा आयोजित समता ग्लोबल सिनेट (SGS) को विशेष AGM बाट भएगरेका निर्णयहरु (१) सचिवको प्रतिवेदन सर्वसम्मतिले पारित समता ग्लोबल सिनेटको स्थापना कालदेखि संस्थागत रुपमा भए गरेका प्रसासनिक गतिबिधिहरु को संक्षिप्त बिवरण साधारण सभाबाट पारीत भएको छ। यस अधि सोही कार्यक्रमको बिस्तृत बिवरण सचीब श कैल

Sarana Shrestha Parajuli – Senator

Sarana Shrestha Parajuli – Empowering Lives through Giving Back Sarana Shrestha Parajuli is a dedicated individual who believes wholeheartedly in the power of giving back. Recognized for her unwavering commitment, she has been honored with the prestigious Presidential Volunteer Service Award. Sarana

Pooja Chand – Queen of Talent, Glamor, and Creativity

Senator – Education Global Senate, and Chair, Independent Review Committee Pooja Chand is a remarkable individual known for her exceptional talent, unparalleled glamor, and boundless creativity. Her kind and generous disposition serves as a testament to her helping spirit, earning her the well-deser

Kiran Paudyal

Senator – Education Global Senate Kiran Paudyal is a highly accomplished and versatile individual, widely recognized as an independent filmmaker, film producer, researcher, and documentary director. Currently based in Texas, he has garnered a remarkable reputation for his outstanding contributions t

समता ग्लोबल सिनेट माथि लगाइएको आधारहीन भिडियो आरोपको खण्डन।

आदरणीय सिनेटरज्यू हरु, हामी जुन १८ तारीखमा हुने हाम्रो बार्षिक साधारण सभाको तयारीमा जुटीरहेका बखत समता स्कूलका संस्थापक श्री उत्तम संजेलको भनिएको एक भिडियो अन्तर्वाताले समता ग्लोबल सिनेट र यसका सदस्यहरुको चरीत्र हत्या गर्ने किसिमको मिथ्या समाचार सम्प्रेषण भएको छ। यसले तपाईं हामी सबैलाई विस्मातपूर्ण

Senator Shankar Bhandari

न्यूयोर्क राज्यका प्रथम सिनेटर – शंकर भण्डारी न्यूयोर्क लङ्ग आइल्याण्ड निवासी शंकर भण्डारी एक सरल, मिहिनेति र विशाल हृदयका व्यक्तित्व हुनुहुन्छ। सामाजिक काममा जहिले पनि तत्पर रहने तर कुनै पद, पुरस्कारको, वा मानपदवीको लोभ नगर्ने भएर पनि होला, उहाँलाई चिन्ने सबैले उहाँको प्रशंसा गर्छन। कसैसंग बैरभाव छ

Nepalese Association of Florida (NAF) Joins the Global Senate!

With a commitment to the mission of empowering schools, the Nepalese Association of Florida (NAF) joined the Global Senate as a partner organization in March, 2023. NAF is an organization with a legacy of leadership and history of collaboration. NAF (then FNA) date back to 1992, when a handful Nepal

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