Our Mission
Who Are We?
The vision of JNIF is to preserve and promote Nepali identity by uniting the people of Nepali origin around the world. The organization will work towards promoting democratic culture and values in Nepal and abroad to make a robust, ethical, and just society where every citizen has an equal right to shape his/her destiny. The organization is dedicated to fostering and amplifying democratic values, civic engagement, and active participation in the democratic process.
Our mission is to create a platform that empowers individuals to voice their opinions, exercise their rights, and contribute to informed and inclusive decision-making within their communities and beyond. The organization is to work towards making a just, democratic, and equitable Nepali society, and to promote democratic values and collaboration among the Nepali diaspora and work towards making Nepal a truly democratic, fair, and equal society based on the rule of law and respect for human rights.
The JNIF has the following objectives
Promote Civic Education:
To provide accessible and comprehensive civic education programs that empower individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to actively participate in democratic processes.
Facilitate Inclusive Dialogue:
To create platforms and spaces for open and respectful dialogue among individuals with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and opinions, fostering understanding and collaboration.
Advocate for Democratic Values:
To advocate for the protection and enhancement of democratic principles, including freedom of speech, equal representation, and transparent governance, at local, national, and international levels.
Enhance Voter Engagement:
To increase voter awareness, registration, and turnout through educational campaigns and initiatives that emphasize the importance of civic responsibility.
Support Grassroots Initiatives:
To collaborate with local communities and grassroots organizations to support initiatives that address social, cultural, and political issues and encourage active participation in decision-making.
Empower Marginalized Groups:
To actively engage and empower marginalized and underrepresented communities, ensuring their voices are heard and included in democratic processes.
Promote Fact-Based Discourse:
To combat misinformation and disinformation by promoting critical thinking, media literacy, and fact-based discussions that contribute to informed public discourse.
Ecosystem Conservation:
To advocate for and implement strategies that protect and restore mountain to Tarai ecosystems, conserving their biodiversity and ecological integrity.
Community Empowerment:
To engage with local communities in mountain to Tarai regions, empowering them to be active participants in sustainable resource management and decision-making processes.
Cultural Preservation:
To respect and celebrate the cultural heritage of the mountain to Tarai communities, integrating traditional knowledge and practices into conservation and development efforts.
Climate Resilience:
To address the impacts of climate change on mountain to Tarai ecosystems and communities by promoting adaptive strategies and advocating for global climate action.
The name of the corporation is JAY NEPAL INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION (JNIF). The business and affairs of the Corporation shall be managed and operated by the Executive Committee (EC). The headquarters of the organization will be in the USA.
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Unless and otherwise the subjects and contexts have different meanings: 1. 'Bylaws of Organization' means the Bylaws of Jay Nepal International Foundation. Its amendment number will identify each bylaw.
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The period of duration is PERPETUAL.
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The vision of JNIF is to preserve and promote Nepali identity by uniting the people of Nepali origin living in the USA and around the world.
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The objectives of the Jay Nepal International Foundation are: Promote Civic Education: To provide accessible and comprehensive civic education programs that empower individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to actively participate in democratic processes.
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Jay Nepal International Foundation shall have different categories of membership. Membership will be open to anyone who believes in the vision, mission, and objectives of the organization regardless of nationality, gender, race religion, or belief. All memberships are non-transferable. A member can withdraw his/her membership from JNIF, but the membership fee is non-refundable.
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The responsibilites of the executive committee, the term of sevice, the positions in the central executive committee, dutires of JNIF elected officers, place of meeting, calendar year, the executive committee meeting, special meetings and the notice of meetings of executive committee
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ELECTION COMMITTEE, The Executive Committee shall appoint a chief election commissioner and a Election Committee of either 3 or 5 members including the chief election commissioner 60 days before the election date, The Election Committee shall submit a complete schedule in writing to the Executive Committee and request it to be posted on the JNIF website for public information.
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The General Assembly is the most powerful body of JNIF, The General Assembly Meeting shall be held at least once a year, The General Assembly shall include all members.
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A group of at least 5 interested individuals may submit a written request to open a new Chapter. The EC shall provide consent within 4 weeks to open such a Chapter for those applications that satisfy the requirement under this bylaw.
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There shall be the following functions of JNIF Chapters: To function as the local executive body of JNIF and To promote JNIF's Vision, Mission, Objectives, and membership.
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There shall be only one Chapter in Nepal. The Nepal Chaptershall be the model Chapter as the Homeland Chapter for all the Nepali living around the world and At least 1 (one) candidate shall be elected from each political region to form the new Chapter committee in Nepal Chapter.
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The EC and Chapters may form an Advisory Committee consisting of individuals whose primary responsibility shall be to advise the President and Board on specific matters as and when necessary.
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The EC shall form the following Departments: a) Global Knowledge Network , b) Global Youth Network , c) Global Media Network and The Executive Committee may form other departments or networks as necessary. The Executive committee will make and implement regulations regarding departments/networks.
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Adoption: The Amendment of bylaws shall become effective upon adoption by two-thirds of the members. All the members of JNIF shall be provided with an electronic copy of the bylaws.
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EC shall maintain the records of the organization, including books and records of accounts, and minutes of proceedings of EC at such place as designated.
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Authority: If any bylaw or provision of these by-laws is found in violation of any superseding law or Authority, such will not affect any other bylaw or provision of these bylaws not in such provision.
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he organization is organized exclusively for charitable purposes under section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code and No substantial part of the activities of the organization shall participate in or intervene in (including the publishing or distribution of Statements) any political campaign on behalf of any candidate for public office.
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Any matters that are not outlined in this By-laws or its Charter, Washington, District of Columbia's Notfor-profit corporation law shall apply as long as that provision is not directly in conflict with this By-laws.
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The General Assembly shall appoint an internal audit committee (IAC). At least one member of the Internal Audit Committee (IAC) shall be a Certified Public Accountant and IAC shall have the right to review all financial records and activities of the EC. Whenever IAC requests financial records, EC shall provide them to IAC within 15 days.
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The Executive Committee shall form a disciplinary committee. The Member of the EC officials or any JNIF member or a Chapter who is charged with violation of JNIF Bylaws and acted against the purpose and objective of this bylaws and conflict of interest shall have the right to be heard before the Disciplinary Committee.
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Any officer shall not be personally liable for monetary damages for breach of fiduciary duty as an officer notwithstanding any provision of law imposing such liability, provided however that this provision shall not eliminate the liability of an officer, to the extent that such liability is imposed by applicable law:
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Jay Nepal International Foundation (JNIF) may coordinate and collaborate with other associations operating in the national and international arena for the development of the rights, facilities, and other professions of its members. However, if membership or affiliation of such associations operating in the national and international arena is required, it will be done only by the Annual General Meeting.
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The liquidation and dissolution of the JNIF or the amendment of an article of the incorporation of the Jay Nepal International Foundation may be decided upon by a two-thirds majority of those present and voting at a General Assembly, provided that notice of the proposed dissolution or details of the proposed amendment shall have been circulated with the notice of the meeting. In the event of dissolution, the Executive Committee shall apply any residual funds of the society before vacating office in furtherance of the JNIF's aims, and no member shall have any claim on the JNIF concerning fees and subscriptions paid.
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The property of this organization is irrevocably dedicated to the purposes mentioned in Article III and no part of the net income or assets of this organization shall ever inure to the benefit of any director, officer, or member of this organization, or the benefit of any private individual, except that the organization shall be authorized and empowered to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered and to make payments and distributions in furtherance of the purposes outlined in the purpose clause hereof. Upon the winding up and dissolution of this organization, after paying or adequately providing for the debts and obligations of the organization, the remaining assets shall be distributed to a non-profit fund, foundation, or corporation that is organized and operated exclusively for charitable purposes and that has established its tax-exempt status under Section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
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