Kathmandu, July 21 – Report: Rajan Thapa / A historic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed today between Om Samaj Dental Hospital and Shree Universal Delight and Memorial Foundation Nepal (UDMF-Nepal), which is active in social service, embracing the basic mantra of “No one should be deprived of education or health services because of money.”
The main goal of this understanding is to provide access to education and health to helpless, destitute, orphaned and talented children.
Introduction to UDMF-Nepal
UDMF-Nepal, registered with the Registrar of Companies in 2019 (Chait 5, 2075), is a non-profit social organization currently operating from Jhonchhe, Kathmandu Metropolitan City-23.
The organization initially started its education campaign with just 4 children, but has so far provided free tuition and schooling support to more than 200 children.
Currently, 94 children are attending tuition classes daily from 7:00-9:00 in the morning and 4:00-6:00 in the evening.
Key office bearers:
President – Laxman Aryal
Program Manager – Silu Magar
Education and Administration Officer – Prerna Shrestha
Teachers – Sumitra Shrestha, Kopila Darji
Social Commitment of Om Samaj Dental Hospital
Om Samaj Dental Hospital, which has been continuously conducting free dental camps, health check-ups and public awareness programs since 2075, has provided direct services to more than 200 people so far.
Stating that it has been working with the core vision of “From the street to the house, from the country to abroad — a hospital that treats everyone,” Banasthali Branch Chief Hospital has been providing dedicated service to the underprivileged.
The presence of Nepal ASA Association (France) at the program was notable. The organization has welcomed the collaboration in education and health as a symbol of international cooperation.
Participating representatives from France:
Jean Lorton
Omar Hamou TharaJasmine Bou Obeid
Baptiste Lamy Adele Saisaulieu
Clement Paput
Omar Hamou said, “In 2016, my grandfather came to Nepal and got his teeth treated at Om Samaj Dental Hospital. Our family’s gratitude towards this hospital still remains.”
Shared commitment and future plans
President Laxman Aryal said at the program, “Now we will move forward with the same thinking, the same path and a common goal.”
Similarly, Gurung, the head of Om Samaj Dental Hospital Banasthali branch, said, “We are also ready to reach every corner of Nepal in such social work. Our thinking and your mission match.”
The bright journey of education and health has now begun together — which is not just a paper agreement of cooperation but a shared commitment to social transformation.
