NRN Souvenir 2007 The Publication of Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) for 3rd NRN Global Conference 15 – 17 October 2007, Kathmandu Global Nepalis for Prosperous Nepal Call for Articles Nepalis worldwide never forget the land of their origin wherever they are. It was with the objective of networking Nepali Diaspora among themselves and with the Nepalis in Nepal that the First Non-Resident Nepali Conference was organized in October 11-14, 2003. The Conference generated tremendous interest within overseas Nepali communities and also motivated the participants to contribute more, in an organized manner, to the well being of Nepal. The overwhelming success of the Conference was manifested in the decision to form a Non-Resident Nepali Association and organize a global NRN conference every 2 years. This global conference provides a forum for Non-Resident Nepalis to deliberate on topical issues of concern to contemporary Nepal as well as the Nepali Diaspora and to interact with the representatives of the government of Nepal in finding ways to maximize Diaspora participation in the socio-economic development of Nepal. Building on this tradition and aspiring to take the Non-Resident Nepali involvement to a higher level, the Third Non-Resident Nepali Global Conference will be held on October 15 -17, 2007 in Kathmandu. This conference is expected to bring together about 500 Nepalis residing outside Nepal and aims to search a meaningful role of Non-Resident Nepalis in a ‘New Nepal’ and provide the contours of the future of Non-Resident Nepali Movement. The “NRN Souvenir” is to be published by Non-Resident Nepali Association in connection with the Third Global Conference. The “NRN Souvenir” will be distributed to the delegates and will also be circulated through out the world to the Nepali Diaspora. We call on articles from authors from around the globe. The articles may be from but not limited to any of the following areas. Articles should somehow be related to NRNs. NRN Movement: The Road Ahead Potential Role of NRNs in the management of transition of Nepal Place of NRNs in a ‘New Nepal’ Investment / Remittance from NRNs and Nepal’s economic and social transition NRNs in knowledge and technology transfer Marketing of goods and services of Nepal through NRN channels NRNs promoting the interests of Nepal abroad Status of Nepali Culture / Literature Overseas Success Stories of NRNs/ Concerns of Diaspora The concern and issues of NRNs within the legal framework Foreign Employment : Opportunities and Challenges Facts about Nepali Diaspora, Networking and Challenges • Statistical Overview (Population of NRNs at host country) • Engaged professions • Potential of NRNs • Challenges faced in the host country • Diaspora relations with the government/people of the host country • Diaspora movement and activities in the host country Challenges and opportunities for Nepalis going abroad Life outside the homeland: Myths and Realities A Homage and Tribute to the Gurkhas (recipients of Victory Cross Gallantry Award) and the other Gurkhas, the First NRNs Women in NRN Movement / Role of Nepali government in dealing with women employed abroad / About women going abroad to seek employment Youth in the NRN movement Humor (Interesting incidents at overseas within 100 words) Please send us articles on these themes with relevant photographs and illustrations to the email address: nrnsouvenir@gmail.com. Important date and others . The article may be in Nepali or English. . The article should not be more than 1,000 words. . Deadline for submission of article: 15th of July 2007. . Only articles selected by the editorial board will be published and the acceptance of article will depend on contents and quality. The article received will be edited for consistency. Advertisements for Souvenir The Souvenir will be distributed free of charge to the participants, overseas NRN communities, media and other agencies. 5,000 copies of the souvenir will be printed and distributed worldwide The rate for placing an advertisement in the souvenir is as follows: S.N Description Amt. (NRs.) Paper/Colored 1 Back Cover 100,000/- (US $1500) Hard paper/Colored 2 Front Cover Inside 75,000/-(US $1200) Hard paper/Colored 3 Back Cover - Inside 60,000/- (Us $ 1000) Hard paper/Colored 4 Full Page 30,000/- (US $ 500) Glossy /Colored 5 Half Page 20,000/- (US $ 300) Glossy/Colored 6 Quarter Page 15,000/- (US $ 200) Glossy/Colored We also request that interested contributors kindly provide us with material to be printed before 31 July 2007 to the email address: nrnsouvenir@gmail.com. For more details of 3rd NRN Global Conference, visit our homepage http://www.nrn.org.np/ NRNA Secretariat FNCCI Building P.O.Box: 269 Pachali Shahid Shukra Marg Teku, Kathmandu, Nepal Tel: 977-1-4262061/ 4262218/4266889 Fax: 977-1-4261022/ 4262007 http://www.nrn. org.np/