Far-Western Nepalese Society Texas (FWNST) is a non-profit organization registered in the state of Texas, USA in 2016 to promote the culture, religion and custom of the Far-Western region of Nepal in the U.S. It further renders charitable and educational activities in the USA and Nepal.
Every year, a large number of Far Western Nepalese people get into USA in pursuit of higher education, business and other kind of opportunities. FWNST is place where we come together to share our pride and enjoy the culture.
FWNST performs various programs to educate and help community people who may be in various needs and support. It provides platform to share information, knowledge and ideas, which are beneficial to the community as a whole.
FWNST has been conducting lot of activities in the community to promote Far-Western cultural heritage among all generations of community people. It celebrates annually Gaura Parva, Holi, Dashain, Tihar etc. with the presence of Americans, friends of Nepal and Nepalese community in the Dallas Fort Worth area.
FWNST takes lead to extend support to the people in dire financial or other needs during the natural disaster and major health crisis i.e. Corona Virus pandemic, earthquake, floods etc.
FWNST has been conducting its activities with the close collaboration of local Nepalese and other non-profit organizations including Nepalese Society Texas, Nepalese Cultural and Spiritual Center (NCSC), Nepalese American Chamber of Commerce Dallas, Greater Austin Nepalese Society (GANS), Gaura Samaj Wisconsin, Far-West Nepalese Society, NY etc.
FWNST strives to empower the community as a whole through socio-economic, religious, cultural and educational activities.
Mission
FWMST mission is to empower the community through socio-economic, religious, cultural and educational activities.
Objectives
a. To help create an equitable, harmonious and inclusive community.
b. To promote Far-Western Nepalese culture and values in Dallas/Fort Worth and beyond.
c. To run education and health programs for the community.
d. To coordinate with local and international organizations.
e. To strive for the welfare of the community members in accordance with local and federal regulations.
f. To provide support for relief and rebuild in case of natural catastrophes locally and globally.
Our Activities
We Celebrate Gaura
Gaura Parva is one of the very special festivals of the Far-Western region. We celebrate this festival every year. This festival brings the community together and gives the opportunity for everyone to share happiness and sorrows.
Holi Celebration
Holi is another festival celebrated uniquely in the Far-Western region of Nepal. We celebrate Holi with colours, music, songs and dances. This festival brings people together as one community.
Women Empowerment
FWNST always supports women empowerment and support women in every aspect of life. We encorage women particiaption in each festival actively and equally.
Want to collaborate?
We welcome and extend hands to any entitiy to work together for the greater good of society. Please contact us.
