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Recent Projects

Nepal Education and Cultural Center (NECC): A 3.4 acre property with a three bedroom house in metropolitan Washington DC area. Planning to build a educational and cultural center with temples dedicated to Lord Pashupatinath and Lord Buddha, a library and a community center. “Bhumi Pooja” performed on October 18, 1996. Inaugurated on September 30, 2000.

Annual Conventions: Hosted over 20 annual conventions on July 4th weekends starting in 1983. These conventions have attracted thousands of Nepalis living in the Americas and from abroad as well as friends of Nepal.

Promoting Nepali Artists: Successfully arranged and presented many nationally known artists from Nepal in its annual conventions. One of the earliest art group that ANA sponsored was “Maha Sanchar”, which presented its show in various cities in the US as well as the first Nepali show in the United Nations. Also, sponsored renowned artists such as Madan Krishna Shrestha, Haribamsha Acharya, Santosh Panta, Nabin Bhattarai, Kunti Moktan, Ram Krishna Dhakal, the Nepali Rock band 1974 AD and Nepathya. At the same time promoted amateur artists from all over the United States.

Nepal Heritage Night: ANA celebrated “Nepal Heritage Night” with Sir Edmund Hillary in support of NECC in 1988.

Publication of Nepali Cookbook: “The Nepal Cookbook” is published by Snow Lion Publications of New York. It is in its 3rd edition now and is available in major bookstores or at www.amazon.com.

Scholarship Fund: Held scholarships in Nepal and USA.

Funds for Iraqi victims: ANA collected and distributed funds to the families of the Nepali Hostages in Iraq. More than $22,500 (NRs 1, 689, 930) was collected from all over the world and NRs 126,000 was handed out to each of the victim’s family.

Medical Equipments to Nepal: ANA has sent medical equipment to hospitals in Nepal.

Help Koshi flood victims in Nepal

The Association of Nepalis in America (ANA) is saddened by the devastation caused by the recent flood caused by Sapta Koshi river in South Eastern Nepal. It's always difficult to cope with national calamity, especially when it causes the loss of lives and belonging of lifetime. Imagine, one minute you have everything and the next minute you have lost it all. Although no level of support can replace what has been lost by the flood victims, we can, however, show our support and solidarity with our countrymen by showing our empathy and generosity.

Therefore, ANA appeals to all Nepalis in North America to support the flood victims by donating money and letting fellow countrymen know that North American Nepali community is ready to lend their hand to our brothers and sisters in Nepal in time of their need. You may send your generous donations to the address below:

Association of Nepalis in America.
C/O Dhiren Gururng (Treasurer)
5743 Green Hollow Lane
The Colony, Texas 75056

You may also contribute via PayPal by clicking the link on the right.

Help Navraj Silwal win his LIFE!

On behalf of the Nepalese Society Texas, we would like to thank you all of you for taking the first step towards our journey to help Nava Raj Silwal. As we know that he is admitted in Parkland Hospital on 7th Feb. His brain-tumor has been removed on 14th Feb. 2008. Thanks a lot to almighty God, his surgery was very successful. Now let us pray for his survival. At this moment, we need to walk with him to make a difference in the fight against his brain tumor. We know that the experience will be deeply rewarding and encourage us to connect with as many people as possible to support this incredible cause of Nav Raj.

NST touches people's lives at a time when anyone needs emotional and financial support and a sense of hope. Your support ensures that Nav Raj & his families will always have a place to turn for help. Please click on "Make a donation" button on the right "Save Navraj's LIFE" to make your pledge.

Help Dolma Sherpa in Kuwait

Dolma Sherpa, a domestic help in Kuwait has been languishing in a Kuwaiti central jail at Shamiya for the last seven months on the charge of killing a Filipino woman who worked as another domestic help at the house of Dolma's then employer. Dolma has been convicted of murder and has been given death sentence. The Government of Nepal, the Non-Resident Nepali organization and North American Coordination council (the NRN wing of North America) have been actively garnering support to save Dolma's life by raising funds for good legal counsel in Kuwait.They are also appealing the Kuwaiti government to send her back to Nepal.

There has been quite a bit of support from the Diaspora worldwide. ANA also seeks support from all our members and well wishers to help Dolma. Please contribute. The funds will be used to hire good legal support on behalf of Dolma. Please click on "Make a donation" button on the right side "Save Dolma's LIFE" to make your pledge.