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Non-profit organization fostering scientific research, capacity building, policy discourse, and charitable initiatives to improve quality of life in Nepal and protect the environment.
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Association of Nepalese Agricultural Professionals of Americas (NAPA)
Outline • Introduction • Mission • Goal • Objectives • Plans and Programs • Current Progress • Future Programs • Membership Base • Financial System • Our Strength • Contact Us
Introduction • Founded in 2016, NAPA: • Is a non-profit, non-governmental, non-religious, and non-political professional organization. • NAPA is tax exempt from U.S. federal income tax under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3).
Introduction… Mission: To foster/enhance the quality of human race and environment through scientific research, capacity building, dissemination, and charitable initiatives. Goal: To improve quality of life of human race and environment, with particular focus in Nepal.
Introduction… Objectives: • Professional Development • Research • Policy Discourse • Developmental Initiatives • Dissemination/Outreach • Capacity Building • Developmental Initiatives • Charitable/Philanthropic Activities • Institutional Collaboration
Plans and Programs • Scientific Conferences • Publications • Journal • Working Paper Series • Newsletter • Research/Policy Brief • Webinars/Talk Sessions • Grant Writings/Fund Raising • Professional Development Trainings • Distance Course Offerings • Scientific/Professional Advising
Current Progress • First NAPA Convention Organized in May 28, 2016 in Dallas, Texas • Ratified the NAPA By-laws
Current Progress NAPA’s First Executive Committee (EC) Elected Executive Committee (2016-2018) President Dr. Lila B. Karki Vice President Dr. Megha N. Parajulee General Secretary Dr. Prem Bhandari Joint Secretary Dr. Pradeep Wagle Treasurer Ms. Ambika Tiwari Members Dr. Durga D. Poudel Dr. Dilip Panthee Dr. Kabindra Adhikari Dr. Lekh Nath Paudel Dr. Raju Pandey Dr. Ramesh C Khanal
Current Progress Scientific Presentations – 4 Papers were Presented
Current Progress NAPA Website: Full-fledged Website is Up www.napaamericas.org/
Current Progress Publications: Agri-Connection: a Quarterly Newsletter • March • June • September • December Planning for: • Working Paper Series • Policy/Research Briefs • NAPA Journal
Current Progress Talk Sessions: • A Bi-monthly Talk Session already Kicked-off in October 2016 to Engage NAPA Professionals • Future Talk Sessions Planned
Current Progress First Scientific Conference Planned May 27-28, 2018 Oklahoma City Oklahoma, USA We Invite YOU!
Current Progress Charitable Activities • Flood Relief Support 2016 • Fatal Car Incident Support 2016 • ……….
Future Programs Activities in Progress • NAPA Discussion Forum • Student Coordination Committee Discussion Sessions • Professional/Institutional Collaborations • Professional Development Trainings • Charitable Activities
Membership Base As of November 30, 2016 • Total Members: 126 • Life Members: 5 • Regular Members: 65 • Student Members: 46 • Joint Members: 10 Financial System Transparent to everyone
Our Strength: Voluntary Support To Join, Get Involved, or Donate NAPA: Visit NAPA at: www.napaamericas.org/
Contact Us @napa2072 NAPA Nepal Americas napa2072@gmail.com www.napaamericas.org -Thank You- We look forward to contributing toward Nepal’s agricultural development through professional collaboration.