About NRNA Portugal

The Non-Resident Nepali Association Portugal National Coordination Council, Portugal -(NRNA Portugal) was established in 2006 with the noble objective of uniting and strengthening the Nepali diaspora in Portugal and contributing to the broader global NRNA movement. The association’s officially registered legal name in Portugal is ASSOCIAÇÃO DE NEPALESES RESIDENTES EM PORTUGAL – NRNP.

NRNA Portugal is committed to representing and supporting the interests and well-being of Nepali citizens and people of Nepali origin residing in Portugal. The organization works to promote unity, cooperation, cultural identity, social welfare, community development, and stronger relations between Nepal and Portugal. Since its establishment in 2006 and non resident nepali association portugal has continued to work as a platform connecting the Nepali community, supporting those in need, facilitating community engagement, and contributing to the development and prosperity of the Nepali diaspora in Portugal. As part of the global non-resident Nepalis movement,  our association continues to work toward a united, connected, and empowered Nepali diaspora.

Our guiding principle, “For Nepali, By Nepali,” reflects our unwavering commitment to mobilizing our collective strength, knowledge, resources, and efforts for the betterment and well-being of Nepali society. We firmly believe that every nation has a responsibility to promote, represent, protect, and safeguard the rights and welfare of its citizens, including those living abroad and those who may hold foreign citizenship.

In this spirit, Non- Resident Nepali Association Portugal strives to stand together with the Nepali diaspora, strengthen our shared identity and unity, and contribute meaningfully to the social, cultural, economic, and overall development of Nepalis both in Portugal and beyond. Join us in our journey to build a stronger, united, and more connected Nepali community in Portugal and beyond. Together, through solidarity, cooperation, and collective action, we can create meaningful and lasting change for Nepal, for the Nepali community, and for future generations.

Together, we are stronger. Together, we can make a difference.
NRNA Portugal United for Nepali, Connected to Nepal.

Objectives of NRNA Portugal

The Non-Resident Nepali Association Portugal (NRNA Portugal) is committed to serving the Nepali diaspora in Portugal and contributing to the broader objectives of the global NRNA movement.

1. To unite the Nepali diaspora in Portugal and strengthen a sense of solidarity, cooperation, and mutual support among Nepali citizens and people of Nepali origin.
2. To represent and safeguard the interests, rights, dignity, and welfare of Nepalis residing in Portugal, regardless of their status or background.
3. To provide support and assistance to Nepali community members during emergencies, difficult circumstances, and times of need, including humanitarian and social assistance.
4. To promote and preserve Nepali culture, language, traditions, heritage, and identity while encouraging cultural exchange and mutual understanding between Nepal and Portugal.
5. To facilitate access to reliable information, guidance, and community services relating to immigration, residency, documentation, employment, education, social welfare, and other matters affecting the Nepali community.
6. To promote education, professional development, entrepreneurship, employment opportunities, and economic empowerment among members of the Nepali diaspora.
7. To encourage active participation of Nepali youth, women, professionals, entrepreneurs, and community leaders in social, cultural, and community development activities.
8. To strengthen people-to-people relations between Nepal and Portugal and promote cooperation in areas including tourism, investment, trade, education, culture, and social development.
9. To support and promote Nepal’s tourism, cultural heritage, investment opportunities, and national interests through the Nepali diaspora in Portugal.
10. To establish cooperation and partnerships with Portuguese authorities, institutions, organizations, civil society, and other relevant stakeholders for the benefit of the Nepali community.
11. To coordinate humanitarian, charitable, and community-support initiatives and mobilize collective resources for the benefit of Nepalis in Portugal and communities affected by disasters or other humanitarian crises in Nepal.
12. To promote transparency, accountability, inclusiveness, and good governance within the organization and its activities.
13. To encourage the contribution of the Nepali diaspora to the development of Nepal, by facilitating the exchange of knowledge, skills, experience, technology, investment, and resources.
14. To strengthen the global NRNA network by actively participating in and contributing to initiatives, programs, and objectives of the wider Non-Resident Nepali Association.
15. To build a stronger, united, connected, and empowered Nepali community in Portugal, guided by the principle: “For Nepali, By Nepali.”

Through these objectives, NRNA Portugal aims to serve as a trusted platform for the Nepali diaspora, promote the well-being and prosperity of the community, and build stronger connections between Nepalis in Portugal, Nepal, and the global Nepali diaspora.