CALIFORNIA DECLARATION

We, the Nepalese people around the globe, are sincerely proud of our unique identity, a glorious history, and an innate spirit of patriotism. During the last few years, our motherland Nepal has undergone tremendous amount of changes in the socio political scenario as a dynamic manifestation of people’s aspiration for a positive change. We express our utmost gratitude and thanks to the individuals and institutions that have paid such an invaluable price of their time, resources and spiritual energy. We also thank our foreign friends who have supported our cause directly or indirectly. We pay our due homage to our immortal martyrs who have sacrificed their lives to bring this landmark of our history.

We call upon all the Nepalese around the world to unite on the basis of common interest, national sovereignty, integrity, inclusive democracy and social justice. New Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal is still in the slumber of fear and uncertainty, misunderstanding and suspicion. The situation now is unpredictable and ever confusing. We want all Nepalese to be aware that this is the kind of situation when our internal and external enemies will leave no stones unturned to divide and weaken us.

We need to take strong precautions to focus on our destiny even if we have some differences among us. Uniqueness is the essence of human beings and we must be wise enough to respect each other’s unique ways and values. Communal harmony, respect to our seniors, uncommon patriotism is glorious cultural heritage. We must not only conserve these glorious assets but also mobilize our collective efforts to promote them in the world community. We all have a common dream for a peaceful and prosperous Nepal. To realize that dream, we need Nepal to remain sovereign, inseparable and united. We prove to the world that we are not only brave but also emotionally intelligent. We strongly feel that Nepal is in the most critical situation in its 3000 years of history. The essential demand of the time is national unity. Mutual understanding and communal harmony has been a burning issue, a painful issue of the time. These are the reasons we were inspired to establish this global organization, “Nepal Association for Global Cooperation” for Nepalese community around the globe. This association will make an honest and collective effort to manifest the voice of Nepalese community in the world and do its best not only to heal the fresh wound of this transition but also to establish an unfailing foundation for ‘New Nepal’, where a new super structure will be made for which Nepalese and their friends will be proud for generations to come.

We thank the founding team of California, USA, for taking the initial steps and registering it as a nonprofit organization in the State of California. We make a solemn commitment to pay a price of our time, resources and energy to realize our common dream of new Nepal, a paradise on earth. The following are the guidelines for this newly found association.

1. Mission Statement: The mission of Nepal Association for Global Cooperation is to establish global unity in the Nepalese community around the world for the preservation and enhancement of Nepalese identity, culture and prosperity. We are committed to establish and nurture multilateral cooperation for a new Nepalese Renaissance.

2. Proposed Activities

Various activities will be conducted to fulfill the above mission:

1. It will have the following physical offices to start with:

a. Administrative or Head Office - California, USA

b. Information and Networking office - Kathmandu, Nepal

c. Resource Mobilization Office - London, UK (or other appropriate city in Europe)

2. To carry out essential publications including website  to bring the Nepalese around the globe into meaningful harmony and mutual cooperation.

3. Organize E-Conventions, seminars, workshops and symposiums on the essential issues of the time.

4. Advocate national unity, democracy and human rights in the motherland and elsewhere.

5. Establish fund to help the less advantaged people of the community to support education, trainings, employment and small businesses.

6. Other essential activities to fulfill the objectives of the association.

3. Definition of Nepalese Nationalism

“Nepalese Nationalism is an unconditional love, loyalty and devotion to our motherland, Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, interwoven within the socio-cultural, ethno-religious complex; it is a voluntary sacrifice and obligation of our being to pay back more

than given to us; It is a dream for a new powerful, prosperous nation with unfailing peace liberty and justice for all, realized collectively with fully inclusive democracy; it is an opportunity to reach far beyond our circle of family and friends; and our responsibility to act in such a way that the motherland always remains united and sovereign; and to act as loyal messenger of the country for the people of the world."

4. Voluntary Commitment

We the Nepalese patriots make this solemn commitment to pay a price of our time, resources and energy to realize our common dream of new Nepal, a paradise on earth. We commit to give at least an hour a week for the cause of this organization directly or indirectly benefiting the Nepalese community.

5. Establishing a global network

This association will function according to the guidelines and directions given by the global board of Governors elected by the following chapters of the world:

a. Founding State California Chapter

b. Nepal Chapter

c. South Asia Chapter

d. America Chapter

e. Middle East/ Africa Chapter

f. Greater Asia Chapter

g. Australia Chapter

We, the initial founders and advisors make a commitment to organize and function as the Caretaker Board of Governors of the association till duly elected Board of Governors are handed over with necessary bylaws, rules and regulations.