Welcome to the Nepal Education and Cultural Center (NECC)
Since 2000, the Nepal Education and Cultural Center (NECC), has been a cornerstone for the Nepali-American community. Our mission is to empower individuals by preserving and promoting Nepal’s rich cultural, linguistic, and spiritual heritage. NECC conceptually came into existence in 1983 to then executives of Association of Nepalese in America (ANA) and started as a pilot project in 1987.
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We are grateful to share that the NECC has received $100,000 in funding from the State of Maryland under the FY 2026 Legislative Bond Initiative. Our sincere thanks to our House sponsors—Delegates Leslie Lopez, Harry Bhandari, and Greg Wims—and Senate sponsor Senator Nancy King for their continued support and belief in our vision. This [...]
July 2025 The Nepal Education and Cultural Center (NECC) is pleased to announce that it has received a $10,000 Marilyn Hatza Memorial SHINE Grant from Maryland Humanities for general operating support. This SHINE grant supported rental costs for classrooms and event spaces used to operate Nepali Pathshala of Maryland, NECC’s language and cultural education program. [...]
The Nepal Education and Cultural Center (NECC) expresses its deepest condolences to the families of the young students who tragically lost their lives during the recent Gen Z movement in Nepal. We stand in solidarity with the grieving families and communities, and we send our heartfelt prayers for the speedy recovery of all those injured. [...]
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