June 26, 2015

This week's news from the South Asia Institute
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SAI News

Preserving a culture, book by book

Through his work with Our Golden Hour, Maung Nyeu, Ed.D. candidate, Harvard Graduate School of Education, is bringing culturally relevant storybooks to children in his native Chittagong Hill Tracts, Bangladesh - and helping preserve their culture. 

Read more.

Update from the Harvard Alumni Group of Nepal 
At a recent meeting, member Krishna Gyawali discussed how to improve governance and institutions in Nepal through better planning and implementation.

From the blog
Daily life in post-war Sri Lanka
"This larger vision of people, and citizens of my own country, is empowering," writes Tamara Fernando Harvard College '16, as she reflects on daily life in Jaffna, where she is interning at Chunkikuli Ladies College.  
Harvard For Nepal

Harvard For Nepal is SAI's university-wide initiative that aims to unite Harvard in response to the earthquake that devastated Nepal in April.


How you can help:
  • Contribute: The Nepal Research and Reconstruction Fund will provide support for projects in Nepal that are developed in partnership with local organizations, with a focus on Nepal's long-term reconstruction. 
  • Connect: Our blog shares stories from Harvard affiliates working on the ground. Connect with us on Facebook and Twitter to stay updated.
  • Document: We are accepting submissions for an online photo exhibit documenting Nepal's recovery.
Upcoming SAI Events
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Kumbh Mela: Mapping the Ephemeral Megacity Book Launch
Join SAI in Delhi for the launch of the book, which consolidates interdisciplinary research findings conducted by Harvard teams at the world's largest religious festival.




Video: In case you missed it...
Transforming Indian cities
In this SAI seminar from May, Isher Judge Ahluwalia discussed the governance challenges facing urban areas in India.
Watch the video. 
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