Eugene-Kathmandu Sister City Association EKSCA Programs & Events
EKSCA connects people through shared celebrations, delegations, educational exchanges, scholarships, public conversations, and seasonal community events.
Recurring gatherings and recent events now live alongside the programs they support.
A Nepali film screening followed by a conversation on K-12 public education in Nepal with Swastika Shrestha, Co-Founder and CEO of Teach for Nepal.
A relaxed annual gathering for the EKSCA community to share food, welcome new friends, and reconnect across generations.
A spring celebration connected to Nepali New Year and the rhododendrons of Eugene, bringing together nature, culture, and community.
Festival gatherings that celebrate Nepali culture through food, music, dance, stories, and shared hospitality.
Programs
These program areas guide EKSCA's ongoing work and give future activities a clear home.
Culture, belonging, and shared celebration
EKSCA creates welcoming spaces for Nepalis, Nepal-connected families, students, scholars, and friends of Nepal to gather in Eugene.
Community-building events include Dashain, Tihar, Chhath, Nepali New Year gatherings with the rhododendrons of Hendricks Park, the annual summer picnic, and cultural showcases through music, dance, food, art, and stories.
City-to-city learning
Since its founding, EKSCA has supported exchanges between Eugene and Kathmandu that create durable civic, cultural, and professional relationships.
Past work includes collaboration with USAID/Nepal on electric vehicles, support for the Lumbini Clinic, fire department knowledge-sharing, and the 20X21 Eug Mural Project featuring Nepali artist Kiran Maharjan.
Support for Nepali students in Eugene
EKSCA supports Nepali students and scholars as they pursue academic and professional goals in Eugene.
The Frank Vignola Scholarship Fund supports Nepali students at the University of Oregon, while the broader EKSCA network connects students with community, resources, and a sense of belonging.
Ways to Help
EKSCA's work is volunteer-powered and open to community members who care about Eugene, Kathmandu, and Nepal.
Volunteer at programs, festivals, and community gatherings.
Donate to support cultural exchange, student support, and community development.
Join the board and help guide the next chapter of EKSCA.
Join the mailing list and share your interests with EKSCA.