Rita Thapa
'‘A SYMBOL OF GIVING’
The plaque of the two running awards instituted by Sadhana Shrestha and Lily Thapa in respective memories of late Birendra Shrestha and Dr. Major Amir Thapa have unique designs. The symbol of a coin being dropped was conceptualised by Rita Thapa, designed by Keshar Joshi and crafted by Nirayoo Shakya
1. TEWA VOLUNTEER AWARD CEREMONY on 12 December 1997 coincided with the visit of Kavita Ramdas, President of THE GLOBAL FUND FOR WOMEN/USA. who is a supporter and an ally to Tewa.
2. Chief Guest, Kavita Ramdas at the podium.
4. Tewa members, volunteers, advisors, allies and staff listen on.
8. Kavita hands over the Award to Pratima Kakchyapati — Outstanding Tewa Volunteer of 1997.
12. Rita, Kavita, Lily and Meera smile on while a volunteer volunteers to address the gathering.
13. Sisters Amita Adhikari and Aruna Thapa received the Award jointly for having raised money from the maximum number of people !