Culture, belonging, and shared celebration
Community Building
EKSCA creates welcoming spaces for Nepalis, Nepal-connected families, students, scholars, and friends of Nepal to gather in Eugene.
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Eugene-Kathmandu Sister City Association
Building friendship, cultural exchange, student support, and civic connection between Oregon and Nepal.
About
Friendship, culture, and service across two cities.
Founded in 1975, EKSCA is a volunteer-run nonprofit dedicated to fostering friendship and understanding between the people of Eugene, Oregon, and Kathmandu, Nepal.
Through cultural events, delegations, fundraising, and student support, EKSCA creates opportunities for Nepalis, Americans, students, families, and friends of Nepal to connect.
Programs & Events
What EKSCA Does
Three areas anchor the association's current work: community, exchange, and support for Nepali students and scholars.
City-to-city learning
Delegations and Exchanges
Since its founding, EKSCA has supported exchanges between Eugene and Kathmandu that create durable civic, cultural, and professional relationships.
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Support for Nepali students in Eugene
Students and Scholars
EKSCA supports Nepali students and scholars as they pursue academic and professional goals in Eugene.
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50 Years
1975-2025: a long-running relationship with room to grow.
EKSCA's history includes education partnerships, public health support, community development, delegation visits, earthquake relief, student scholarships, and cultural projects across Eugene and Kathmandu.
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Help strengthen the Eugene-Kathmandu connection.
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