Excited to support Nepal’s commitment to transform Nepal into an even more attractive investment landscape. Nepal Investment Summit 2024 is a great platform to bring together leaders from different sectors, policymakers, and investors around the globe and highlight Nepal as a

During my trip to Gorkha, I spent some time with women farmer representatives of ADWAN, a USAID initiative in Gorkha! They are doing fantastic work economically empowering women from diverse backgrounds.

On this 9th anniversary of the 2015 earthquake, my heart is with the family, friends, and communities that lost so much. Last week, I visited Barpak, the 2015 earthquake epicenter, paying tribute to all those who lost their lives and honoring the bravery of the six U.S. Marines

Watch the latest episode of my #ConversationsFromNepal , featuring a discussion between me and ICIMOD’s Senior Resilient Livelihoods Specialist Dr. Surendra Raj Joshi and learning about the invaluable work ICIMOD is doing to address climate change. This is a critical issue for

Learning to paint from the best! Last year, on my trip to Janakpur Women’s Development Centre, I sat down with some talented artisans who taught me how to paint. I think we did a decent job!

Happy New Year to all my Nepali friends! Wishing you good health, good fortune, and prosperity in the new year. May the friendship between the U.S. and Nepal grow even stronger in the year ahead!

Eid Mubarak to everyone celebrating!

Happy Ghode Jatra!

Welcome to our new cohort of USYC-Nepal 2024 members!

This year, we had applications from all 7 provinces across 77 districts of Nepal. This cohort includes remarkable young leaders from across rural and urban areas. Tonight, I met with the talented young students and

Yesterday, I had the chance to visit the International Women’s Trade Expo organized by the Federation of Women Entrepreneurs Association of Nepal. The expo served as an excellent platform for women entrepreneurs to network, share their business insights, and market their products

Last year, Jane and I joined Australian Ambassador Felicity Volk and KMC Deputy Mayor Sunita Dangol for a special concert supported by the Australian Embassy Nepal to show support, increase public awareness, promote acceptance, and advocate for more inclusivity towards people

Nepal’s tourism offers a gateway to inclusive and sustainable economic growth. From the cozy tea houses of Annapurna to the vibrant streets of Kathmandu and the many landmarks of Lumbini, Nepal has a lot to offer tourists from around the world. Tonight, USAID/Nepal Nepal Tourism Board

Happy Easter to everyone celebrating.

Nepal is a leader in advocating for climate change mitigation efforts, particularly for mountainous regions. Yesterday, I had an opportunity to have a conversation with Dr. Surendra Raj Joshi, a Senior Resilient Livelihoods Specialist at ICIMOD. ICIMOD is doing invaluable work

I was at BIA's Wheelchair Marathon 2024 with Sara Minkara, Special Advisor for International Disability Rights, to cheer and support 250 participants joining the marathon on Saturday. BIA's initiative to organize an event of this capacity encourages adaptive sports practitioners

Last night, we celebrated the United States at our annual National Day celebration with our friends in Nepal. We want to thank everyone who joined us and has been a valued part of our 77-year-long friendship.

Welcome to Nepal, Sara Minkara, Special Advisor on International Disability Rights! Special Advisor Minkara will meet with government officials, civil society organizations, USG alumni, and learn about USAID/Nepal’s work with partner organizations in advancing disability

Happy Gyalpo Lhosar!

I’ve had some great experiences meeting inspirational women leaders in Nepal recently, from the Brigade leader at the Shanti Prayas exercise to the CDO and Superintendent of Police in Kavre district, dynamic women leaders are setting high standards of excellence in Nepal. In that

Last month, Jane and I had a wonderful time at the Hip-Hop Mela Concert! The energy and passion of the Nepali and American hip-hop artists was contagious. I loved seeing the unique blend of cultures and styles bringing so many different people together.
It was my first concert