Empower Dalit Women and Children in Rural Nepal
Friends of ADWAN Nepal champions a grassroots approach to development. In our view, eradicating caste- and gender-based oppression is an integral part of building a just and flourishing society. When Dalit women gain a voice and socioeconomic standing, they transform their communities for the better.
Friends of ADWAN Nepal (FAN)
invites you to
Day of Charity: ADWAN’s 27th Anniversary
GALA CELEBRATION
September 13, 2025
TIME: 12 pm-5 pm EST
VENUE: 81 Sip Ave., Jersey City, NJ 07306
(Hudson County Community College Library Auditorium, 2nd floor)
Gala door ticket $75 helps fund ADWAN’s 27th Anniversary programs: https://www.adwannepal.org/charity-gala
Come join FAN members and other longstanding donors for
Nepali food
Achievement Highlights
Silent Auction
Stories from the field
And much more!
Dear Friend,
Namaste!
We are delighted to invite you to join us in celebrating a remarkable milestone — the 27th Anniversary of the Association for Dalit Women’s Advancement of Nepal (ADWAN) and its inspiring journey of women’s empowerment.
Come be moved by the extraordinary stories of resilient women who have become true agents of their own change — replacing deeply ingrained caste-based discrimination, gender-based violence, and illiteracy with dignity, education, and self-determination.
From its humble beginnings with one small women’s savings and loan group in 1998, ADWAN has now grown to 6,200 women in 253 groups, impacting the lives of more than 153,000 people across Nepal. This transformation has been made possible through the unwavering spirit of rural women — and the generous support of friends like you.
This celebration is not just an anniversary — it’s a call to action. Come learn how your support can open doors to education, economic independence, and leadership for marginalized women, creating a brighter future for generations to come. Together, we can continue to break the cycle of poverty and injustice, building a more compassionate and equitable world.
Day of Charity: ADWAN’s 27th Anniversary Gala
Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025
Time: 12-5 pm EST
Venue: 81 Sip Ave., Jersey City, NJ 07306
Let’s celebrate the past, empower the present, and shape a brighter future — together.
FAN is the educating and fundraising arm for ADWAN programs. It is a 501(C)3 and all donations are tax deductible.
Please send your tax deductible donation to:
Friends of ADWAN Nepal, 46 Elba Ave., Hopatcong, NJ 07843
Or,
Donate via our website: https://www.friendsofadwan.org/support-us
With gratitude,
Dr. Bishnu Maya Pariyar, MA, Hon. DLitt.
President, Friends of ADWAN Nepal (USA)
Founding President and Chief Patron
ADWAN (Association for Dalit Women’s Advancement of Nepal)
ADWAN ECOSOC STATUS
We are thrilled to announce that the Association for Dalit Women’s Advancement of Nepal (ADWAN) has been officially granted consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) — a significant and well-deserved recognition on the global stage!
ADWAN is the only organization from Nepal to receive this prestigious status in 2024, joining a distinguished group of just 6,786 NGOs worldwide. This milestone means ADWAN, a non-governmental, non-profit organization, can now formally contribute to the vital work of the United Nations.
With a grassroots network of 6,263 women in 253 groups, ADWAN is positively impacting the lives of over 153,000 people across Nepal. From confronting caste discrimination and gender-based violence to tackling illiteracy, these courageous women are transforming intergenerational injustice into dignity, empowerment, and self-reliance.
This achievement not only amplifies the voices of Dalit women at the global level but also inspires us all to keep fighting for a just and inclusive world.
Congratulations to the entire ADWAN team and community! Your unwavering dedication continues to change lives and shape a better future for all.
Dr. Bishnu Maya Pariyar, Hon.DLitt.
Founding President,
ADWAN
Read/Download ADWAN FACTSHEETS
For a quarter of a century, ADWAN (Association for Dalit Women Advancement of Nepal) has stood as a beacon of hope, leading the charge for equality and empowerment in Nepal.
We have documented ADWAN's works since its inception. Read our activities in PDF files.
https://www.adwannepal.org/download
ADWAN 25th Anniversary Souvenir 1998-2023
ADWAN's Strategic Plan 2023-2027
Read FAN's 2024 Newsletter:
ADWAN & FAN RECAP 2024 and FUTURE FORWARD
