The Nepal Forward
Foundation provides volunteers and charitable assistance to support
human rights, environmental health and sustainable development in Nepal. The Foundation is also committed to facilitating cultural exchanges between Nepal and the United States.
Nepal Forward has initiated and pursued several projects
to conserve natural resources, to attract new industry to
less-developed areas and to promote civil rights issues. One of our
current priorities is to assist Nepalese Gurkhas in pressing their
claims with the government of Britain. Since 1997, Nepal Forward has
acted as advisor to the Gurkha Army Ex-Servicemen Organization (GAESO)
in their fight to end discrimination with respect to equal pay,
benefits and retirement allowance provided by the British Army. In March, 1999, Nepal Forward and GAESO will hold an international
conference on human rights in Kathmandu, Nepal. The purpose of this
symposium is to provide a forum for vigorous discussion of the plight of
the Gurkhas, and their rights under U.K. and international law. Leading
international experts in human rights law, hundreds of veterans and
their supporters, as well as representatives of over 25 countries are
expected to attend. We are currently looking to fill two volunteer positions to help in organizing this conference.
Nepal Forward welcomes technical and financial support from individuals and foundations.
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