Day of Charity: ADWAN’s 27th Anniversary Gala, Nov.8th, 2025

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, November 8, 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)

www.adwannepal.org