Nepalis living in Hawaii, USA, have formed an organisation in an effort to create a joint forum and expand the Nepali network globally.

The organisation has been named Society of Nepalese in Hawaii (SNEHA) and Dr Khem Raj Sharma has been appointed the first president.

According to Arjun Aryal, the secretary of the organisation, over 60 people living in Hawaii, mainly in the city of Honolulu had unanimously taken the decision to come together.

“The SNEHA’s mission is to preserve and promote the Nepali culture, to foster cooperation among Nepalis and their friends in Hawaii, and to promote development to make a positive difference in community,” the statement by Aryal said.

The society plans to organise Nepali cultural shows, celebrate Nepali festivals regularly, and launch various other activities to raise funds for development works

Sudha Acharya has been chosen as treasurer and Mandhoj Rai, Bindu Sharma, Kusum Chapagain and Suman Basnet are the executive members.

Hawaii is the 50th state of the US where around 75 Nepalis are living currently, mainly in the city of Honolulu.