ANA - The Association of the Nepalis in the Americas

The Association of Nepali Youth in America (ANYA) is the youth wing of ANA that focuses on Nepali youth community enrichment in the United States and Canada.  The objective and vision of our youth group is to create a sense of community in the Nepali youth Diaspora in America through community activities/ recreational projects and events. Essentially, we want the Nepali youth in America to feel the sense of strong community we have and are capable of having. In addition, we want to create a platform for Nepali youth in America to make a difference in their community as well as in Nepal. We focus on projects in Nepal every year that the ANYA members can participate in; therefore, they have a sense of community here by coming together to make a difference in Nepal.

Our core objectives are:

• Coordinate activities of people of Nepali origin in High Schools and Undergraduate Colleges in U.S. and Canada
• Promote volunteerism within the Diaspora for the 2nd and 3rd generation of Nepalis.
• Focus on specific project to help Nepal and Nepalis in North America
• Serve as a bridge to continue the proud heritage of Nepal in North America for future generations
• Establish the network of young people of Nepali origin for mutual benefit

ANYA – Current

ANYA is an emerging youth group founded by a few high school/undergraduate students. We have vision, we have a plan, but what we really need is more members.

Our immediate projects are:

Promote ANA’s national partnership with US Census bureau by providing information, conducting training where possible, and making sure that ALL people of Nepali origin and NRNs get counted in the upcoming census.

Get participation from organizations in the ANA Executive Board for ANYA

How to become an ANYA member:

Anyone from the Nepali Diaspora currently enrolled in high school and undergraduate  program in the US and Canada is an ANYA target member. We are still growing. Join us our facebook group and we will keep you updated on ANYA projects and events: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=229908410710&ref=ts