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TEEJ 2026

Candlelight Vigil & Community Solidarity

Due to the devastating floods in Nepal and the loss of many lives, we are coming together in a more meaningful way this year. Let us light a candle, remember those we have lost, and stand with the families and communities affected.

📅 Date Monday, 31 August 2026
🕯️ Time 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Venue Himalayan Centre
Great Junction Street
Edinburgh EH6 5JB

Teej is not only a time for celebration. It is also a time to share our happiness and sorrow, support one another, and stand together as a community.

This year we invite everyone to join us in remembering those who have lost their lives and showing compassion and solidarity with those affected by the floods in Nepal.

🕯️ Light a Candle In memory of those we have lost.
❤️ Share Compassion Express condolences and prayers.
🤝 Support the Affected Help flood-affected families in Nepal.
👥 Stand Together Unity, empathy and community support.
FREE ENTRY FOR EVERYONE

Ladies, gents, children and the entire community are welcome.

Free refreshments including tea, sel roti, achar and simple Nepali food and snacks will be provided by our volunteers.
Together, let us share the true spirit of Teej.
In happiness and in sorrow, we stand together.

Worried or Need Support?

If you are particularly worried about family or friends in Nepal, need information or community support, have an enquiry, or simply want someone from Nepal Scotland Association to contact you, please send us a message below.

Please note: this is a community support and enquiry service, not an emergency service. Nepal Scotland Association will do its best to respond, provide information or direct you towards appropriate support where possible.
Alternatively, email Nepal Scotland Association directly: tonsacontact@gmail.com
Urgent Emergency Appeal

Nepal Flood Emergency Appeal

Together for Nepal

Nepal is facing one of its most devastating disasters in recent years.

At least 359 people have lost their lives. Hundreds remain unaccounted for. Thousands of people have been affected. Homes, roads, bridges and livelihoods have been swept away, leaving families desperately needing food, clean water, shelter, medicines and basic essentials.

Behind every number is a mother, father, child, friend or family waiting for news.

Nepal Flood Emergency Appeal - Nepal Scotland Association and Himalayan Centre
359+ Lives Lost
Hundreds Unaccounted For
Thousands People Affected

Who We Are

This appeal is organised by Nepal Scotland Association, a Scotland-based community organisation serving the Nepalese community since 2004, in association with the Himalayan Centre for Arts & Culture, Edinburgh.

We are part of the Nepalese community in Scotland. Nepal is our home, our heritage and where many of our families and friends live.

When Nepal is hurting, we cannot simply watch from thousands of miles away.

Where Will Your Money Go?

Our aim is simple: get help to the people who need it most.

Money raised will support verified flood-affected families and communities with:

  • Food and clean drinking water
  • Emergency shelter and blankets
  • Medicines and hygiene essentials
  • Support for families who have lost their homes and livelihoods
  • Recovery and rebuilding where urgently required

Funds will be distributed through verified and trusted organisations or partners working with affected communities in Nepal, based on the needs identified on the ground.

Every Penny Accounted For

We know that when you donate, you are placing your trust in us.

We take that responsibility seriously.

We will provide updates showing how much has been raised, where the funds have been sent and how the money has been used.

Our commitment is to ensure the money raised through this appeal is dedicated to helping those affected by this disaster and that our community can see the difference its generosity has made.

Let Us Join Hands ❤️

This is bigger than any one organisation.

This is about Nepal. This is about humanity. This is about standing together.

Whether it is £5, £10, £50, £100 or simply sharing this appeal — every action matters.

From Scotland to Nepal, let us join hands and show those who have lost so much that they are not alone.

Together for Nepal. Together we can make a difference.

Donate Now

Every contribution, large or small, can help provide urgent relief and support to flood-affected families and communities in Nepal.

Donate by Bank Transfer

Account Name: Nepal Scotland Association

Bank: HSBC UK

Sort Code: 40-20-44

Account Number: 31479393

IBAN: GB65HBUK40204431479393

BIC / SWIFT: HBUKGB4111M

Payment Reference: NEPALFLOOD

Please use the reference above so that your donation can be allocated correctly.

NSA Board 2026–2028

NSA Board 2026–2028

We are pleased to announce the newly appointed office bearers and board members for the 2026–2028 term.

Office Bearers

Core Committee

President

Kamala Shrestha
Lead

Treasurer

Moti Kharel
Finance

Vice President

Sharmili Lama
Support

Secretary

Rita Gautam
Governance

Board Members

2026–2028
Tikaram Kharal
Surendra Bam
Ratna KC
Shashi Karki
Manish Khatri
Bijay Dangol
Bhupal Karki

Nepal scotland association (NSA) was established in 2004.
We have been involved in various projects around Leith and Edinburgh area, such as earthquake relief project, Scottish climate change project and organizing various annual Nepali cultural programs with the local and other ethnic minorities’ community.

Our aim is to work in partnership to promote our as well as other culture, identities, and inclusion .

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Our Official Partner

Himalayan Centre for Arts and Culture has grown out of the Nepalese community in Scotland. Nepal Scotland Association organises many cultural events that bring together people in Edinburgh and across Scotland, improving their quality of life and promoting understanding.

However, the lack of affordable, culturally suitable venues has made it difficult for NSA, and other diaspora communities, to organise these colourful community celebrations. After years of effort, the Himalayan Centre is our official partner and is now an affordable venue with multi-purpose rooms designed to be used by people from all cultural backgrounds.

It is fully accessible, energy efficient, warm and a welcoming place. It is an ideal venue to practice, participate, create, celebrate and showcase international arts and cultural activities with facilities:

– To celebrate festivals and cultural events and arts exhibitions.

– For music, theatre and dance workshops and performances

– For business meetings and conference facilities

– For workshops and training sessions.

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Contact Us:
28/1 Springfield Street, Edinburgh, EH6 5DU
Email: tonsacontact@gmail.com