I am Anjan Rana Magar. I am from Lamjung, Nepal. I came to Chhahari in 2008 and lived there until my highschool (+2 college). I am very thankful to the Chhahari Organization for helping me with food, shelter, and education. Currently, I am a rising senior at Soka University of America with a major in Environment Studies. I am happy to receive a good education here in the USA, and I want to apply my knowledge and learning in Nepal.”

Anjan departs for the Universitat de Barcelona (ub.edu) in Barcelona, Spain on December 31, 2022 for Soka University’s Study Abroad Program. He will return to SUA campus for his Graduation. in mid-May 2023

Dear Chhahari Board Members, I hope this email finds you all well. I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to my dear Chhahari board members for coming to my graduation ceremony on 26th May and to those who could not be here but kept me in their hearts and well wishes. I am writing to express my sincere appreciation for everyone who played a pivotal role in making this opportunity possible. “Thank you for your constant support and help.” Your continued support and assistance have been instrumental in shaping the person I am today. I want to assure you that this is not just a moment of gratitude but also a commitment. And I promise to utilize my abilities to support and guide children who need better opportunities, just like when I was a child. Updates: I graduated from Soka University as a class of 2023 with the honor of Magna Cum Laude (3.85 GPA). My passion for Geographic Information Systems and utilizing technology to address climate and socio-economic challenges has grown immensely throughout my academic journey. This enthusiasm has driven me to pursue a Master’s in Information and Technology at Claremont Graduate University (CGU) starting this fall. The program spans one year and will allow me to develop my skills in this field further. My interest in learning Geographic Information Systems and technologies to solve climate and economic/social problems has inspired me to pursue a graduate degree at Claremont Graduate University (CGU). I will join the university for my fall MS in Information and Technology. It’s a one-year Master’s degree program. Note: I am incredibly grateful for the graduation gift from you all. Your generosity is truly appreciated, and I intend to utilize the funds for my ongoing education. Anjan.

Another milestone in the life of Anjan Rana Magar, one of Chhahari’s former students! Upon his May 2023 graduation, Magna Cum Laude, from SOKA UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA and his acceptance at CLAREMONT GRADUATE UNIVERSITY, Anjan has moved to Claremont, California where he will pursue a MASTERS DEGREE in GIS. (Geographic Information System) He is residing and working part-time at REBEL FARMS near the University. Everyone connected with Chhahari and all his friends, wish Anjan the Very Best of Luck

I’m thrilled to announce that I’ll be interning with the NASA DEVELOP National Program at JPL, Pasadena, CA this fall! I’m incredibly grateful for the support from my mentors, professors, friends, and family. Just a note: I got this NASA logo when I toured JPL in 2019, and I’ve kept it ever since. It’s amazing to now be interning with them!” The internship starts next week, 16th September. It is a 10 week internship that ends on Nov 22. I will be mostly working on remote sensing and imagery data, i.e. earth observatory data. The internship is remote and the location of this intern node is JPL Pasadena, CA.

I am living on the same beautiful farm (more like a big garden) at Claremont, CA. I love the farm, especially with the chickens, it feels like I am at my home in Lamjung, my village in Nepal. All the chickens in the farm are now my pet chickens, I love playing with them, treating them with sunflower seeds and dried worms. I do some work in the garden such as weeding, planting flowers, and watering trees. It’s very meditative and refreshing after work. I am working for the City of Pomona as a GIS Technician. The work is great there, I am learning a lot on how the city utilities work through helping them map and analyze these services. I love my Job. I am very very thankful to the generosity of all the kind and generous donors and supporters from Chhahari USA, who helped me pursue a higher education and helped me be where I am today, from interning at a world renowned place, NASA to working in the City of Pomona.”