Dear Friend,

Eighteen years ago, in 2005, with $500 and a vision for social change, four immigrant women of color began a journey to ensure the voices and experiences of the Nepali-speaking community were at the forefront of the social justice movement in the US.

Over the past 18 years, Adhikaar has grown from a humble idea to a powerful force of transformation within our community. Today we are the country’s only women-led worker and community center dedicated to serving and building the power of Nepali-speaking workers and immigrants.

This momentous occasion allows us to reflect on the incredible journey we have undertaken together and to express our heartfelt appreciation for your unwavering support throughout the years. Together we are developing a new community of leaders who push gender, class, and other boundaries within their families, in their places of work, their communities and within and outside the halls of government.

We are grateful and want to express our heartfelt gratitude to our community members, leaders, volunteers, past and present staff and board members, funders, and partner organizations for being an integral part of this incredible journey - without whom Adhikaar would not be where we are today.

We look forward to the years ahead with your support as we continue to make lasting differences and work tirelessly to build a better, more inclusive community for all. Please consider making a birthday gift to Adhikaar today so that we can continue building on our wins.