A Brief History of NAGC – Nepal Association for Global Cooperation

On July 25, 2008, NAGC was registered by the Secretary of States of California
August 2008: NAGC Mission was established.
August 2008: With the collaborated effort of our President Mani Nepali, General Secretary Anup Srivastav, and help from our Founding Members, a very beautifully stated ‘Nepalese Nationalism’ was defined.
September – December 2008: NAGC President Mani Nepali went to South Asia to promote NAGC Organization. He was successful in establishing the Nepal Chapter and the South Asia Chapter. The formation of Middle East and Africa Chapter has also been completed. Our first Physical office in Kathmandu was formed as the Global Information and Networking Office in November 2008;
December 2008: Honoring the sentiments of the concerned founders and their recommendations, our President has reshuffled the current California Chapter which is also acting as the Interim Global Board of Directors;
December 2008: The NAGC website has been improved with technical help from Nepal, India and America and we are continually working on improvements. Constructive suggestions are always welcome.
First meeting in 2009 January 17, 2009
February 1, 2009 –Supported the first Children Camp initiated by the mothers of Bay Areas http://hamrosamaj.net/?p=2295
March 2009 – Formation of NAGC Middle East and Africa Chapter
On Nepali New Year the founder President Mani Nepali Paneru started a tour of USA. Mr. Nepali tour was to inspire Nepalis around the world to unite on the basis of common interest, national sovereignty, integrity, inclusive democracy and social justice.
Over 100 Nepalese migrant workers recued in UAE via NAGC Middle East Chapter president Rajendra Devkota
Mini Scholarships and supplies provided to American students of special needs in California.
First Nepali movie in California produced in 2009 encouraging emerging Nepali srtists.
Nepal Festival successfully concluded in 2010
Koseli Publication to promote tourism, messages received from president, prime ministers and minsters
Tourism promotion posters and flyers distributions in various public functions including Himalayan Fair.
Emergency relief provided to individuals and groups at various times including Subas Darnal family
First Nepali school initiated in Sunnyvale California
Nepali Curriculum prepared and distributed in various states of USA
Great personalities such as Nobel prize winner Charlse Tones , Nepali artist Santosh Panta, Narendra Pyasi, Gopal Nepal, Bhuwan KC, Niraj Baral, Sapana Shree, Usha Pudel, Saroj Khanl
Promoting partnerships and cooperation by joint ventures with ANMA, NASEA, WANA etc
Memorandum submitted on March 7, 2010 to Nepali Ambassador regarding current issues of the Nepali people in USA
March 22, 2010 American citizen Jim Hughes honored
Trainings and other programs launched by Nepal Chapter
Helping orphan children in NECO home Nepal by fund raising activities Mayalu Sanjh 2011
Nalina Chitrakar Musical Nite to support poor and needy children of Nepal
NAGC First International convention on December 17, 2011 with Nobel Prize winner Charlese Townes as chief guest
Save Amar Campaign initiated and Bom family given reliefs, Nepal office opened US tour and world tour converted, made Nepal PM write letter UAE PM, Charlese Townes wrote letter too
Field visit to Malaysia and UAE Nepalese migrant worker’s camp
Save Amar Campaign Symposium, press conference
March 31, 2012 Professor Charles Townes the legendary Nobel prize winner received Citizen felicitation representing almost all organizations of Nepalese in California.
September 21, 2014 NAGC played a leading role in Mahajatra where more than 1500 people attended
Niraj Baral was awarded with NAGC Emerging Super Star Award 2014 in August 2014
Bhuwan KC wasawarde Life Time Achievement Award on July 27, 2024
NAGC WANA First Joint Convention 2015 – WANA NAGC Joint Convention was one of the most successful programs in the Bay area. Former Minister and parliamentarian, Bal Bahadur KC, former Minister and parliamentarian Bhakta Bahadur Balayar, NRNA NCC USA president Khagendra GC, Nepali Janasamparka Samiti America president Anand Bista, Nepal Embassy Consul General Narayan Prasad Sharma, Honorary Consul to San Diego Rishi Dhakal were among the important guests. Other important guests were AFNO President Rajendra Khatiwada, social activist Bishnu Maya Pariyar, businessman Sanu Babu Silwal and many other important people attended the function.
NAGC Earthquake Relief and Volunteer Program during great earthquake of April 2015- It specially focused in the hard-hit areas of Nepal Solukhumbu, Gorkha and Kathmandu. NAGC participated in fund raising activities collaboration with other organizations. Tents, temporary building materials, medicines, blankets and solar power generators. Our volunteers participated in the rescue missions and rescued various people. They visited various hospitals and distributed fresh fruits and juices to the injured earthquake victims.
Partnering with NRNA and other organizations, NAGC played an important role in education Nepalese to benefit from TYPS policy. The top lawyers Khagendra GC, Yagya Nepal, and Gopal Shah were the presenters with NRNA NCC president Keshab Paudel. NAGC president Mani Nepali Paneru addressed the function representing participating organization on the occasion.
NAGC partnered with Global Inter cultural and participated in Fund raising effort in Sacramento
With special support from the Brazilian community, WANA and NAGC organized a special fundraising program on July 28, 2015. The Brazilian and Nepali artists performed on the occasion. Around S4000.00 was raised by this program which was decided to be used to as a seed money for a community center and emergency shelter in Solukhumbu, the hard-hit district of Devastation earthquake in May 2015.
Protest against Indian Blockade – NAGC played a pivotal role to organize a massive protest program against the Indian Blockade followed by promulgation of Constitution of Nepal. The peaceful protest was observed by thousands of people in San Francisco. The rally carried placard with slogans such as stop interfering the internal affairs of Nepal, show good example of friendship etc. This event occurred on December 4, 2015.
WANA NAGC Community Center Solukhumbu-
AIG Saud and Shah Honored : On October 22, 2016, Nepal Association for Global Cooperation (NAGC) Partnering with West America Nepali Association (WANA) and Global Cultural Exchange jointly organized a program to honor the police officers of Nepal police AIG Kedar Prakash Saud and AIG Surendra Bahadur Shah for their invaluable contributions to Nepali Community. Significant number of people including the community leaders of Northern California were present on the occasion.
NAGC President declared as Man of the Year 2018
WANA NAGC Conference: With special support from the Nepal Association of Oregon the founding organization of WANA, 2^nd Conference of WANA NAGC was held in Portland Oregon on September 2-4. 2016. Many people from western states participated on the occasion with grand picnic organized by NAO. There were several forums where intellects presented their papers. Special presentation was done by WANA NAGC with power point. On the occasion NAGC president Mani Nepali Paneru and WANA leaders were honored on several occasions during the conference. Mr. Paneru was presented with WANA Pioneer Award as the facilitator of this organization.
NAGC WINS PRESIDENT’S AWARD: The White of United States presented President Volunteer Service Award for significant hours of community service benefitting Nepali community and beyond. The award was presented on July 3, 2017 during Lions 100^th International Convention in Chicago Illinois by past International president of Lions Clubs Association Joe Preston amid presence of thousands of people. There was wide media coverage from USA, Nepal and beyond including Huffpost from USA and famous online media Ratopato. The news spread like wildfire resulting hundreds of shares.
NAGC International Journalism – The Founder President Mani Nepali Paneru established NAGC International Journalism Award in the fond memory of his late Mother Dil Kumari Khanal Paneru. The first award was given to renowned international journalist who is journalists for televisions and newspaper including the world famous Huff Post. It was presented amid a function in Kathmandu in collaboration with Janasawal National daily.
Blood Donation Program:- NAGC partnering with Lions Club of San Leandro Manakamana and Blood Donors of America California Chapter organized a blood donation camp on May 26, 2018. It was conducted with special support from American Red Cross Northern California Blood Service Region. The presidents and representatives of various organizations in Bay area were present on the occasion.
First Nepali to win gov post Ron Sitaula felicitated
Educationist Mr. Shivalal Dhital felicitated by NAGC- On November 10, 2018 NAGC felicitated a renowned educationist and social activist of Nepal Mr. Shivalal Dhital for his invaluable contributions in the field of education and community service. Mr. Dhital is the program coordinator of Foundation for Nepalese Blind Students FNBS. NAGC president read out the felicitation letter and the chief guest Uttam Karki, president of West America Nepali Association (WANA) presented him the letter of felicitation
Prithvi Diwas and National Unity Day observed: on January 12 2019
July 15, 2019 Laxmi Sharma given Life Time Achievement Award
Covid 19 Response: *Identifying hard hit population Relief for quick relief
Development of Web Resource Center for the benefit of Nepali and other population fight COVID 19
Helping Blind students hit by Covid 19: 100,000 rupees was donated to Blind Students in Pokhara with chief Honorable guest Prakash Chandra Dabadi.