Parents Alliance Corner
“Nepali culture and language is key to the overall development of our children’s identity. Learning a language requires an environment that is supported by effective teaching and learning tools and teachers who are skilled in implementing them. Achieving that solely rests in our ability to pass a baton of Nepali language, culture, and other inherent cultural values to the next generation.
Nepali Class Boston Parents Alliance Corner (NCBPAC) was created on 25th of May 2017 to support Nepali Class Boston (NCB) in its pursuit of building a culturally and linguistically appropriate learning environment for ethnic Nepali kids in the heart of Greater Boston. Attaining that interactive, and effective learning environment was not possible without the participation of all Nepali parents. Therefore, parents of kids attending NCB united under an umbrella of NCBPAC with a sole objective of supporting NCB with resources required to function it smoothly. PAC, within two years, has become one of the pillars of funding. It has an ambition to continuously support NCB to develop it into a cultural and linguistic oasis for ethnic Nepali kids. PAC can not fulfill its duty without the support of all parents. PAC welcomes all the parents and guardians of NCB to a closed Facebook group for objective and meaningful interaction.”
– Mukesh Chandra Baral (Founding Member)
Meet our NCBPAC Members
Samundra Shrestha, Year 10
When anyone sees “Nepali Class Boston”, they might immediately think that it is just a Nepali school in Boston where parents pay money and kids just learn Nepali language. In reality, NCB is a purely volunteers-run program, free of cost, where kids learn not only the Nepali language but also directly participate in many rich cultural activities, traditions, festivals, etc.
As a PAC member, I found that NCB serves as a bridge to connect my kids to their grandparents who do not speak English at all. I am also pleasantly surprised that Nepali Class has helped my kids with their identities: Who they are? Where their parents come from? Their history, etc. I am really proud that my kids are curious to learn more about Nepal and Nepali.
In the past, I saw many Nepali schools open in different states that closed due to lack of leadership, time management and location. NCB is the only organization that has strong and effective leadership, best time management practice and ability to adapt to adversities keeping it sustainable. Hats off to all the teachers and youth volunteers who are dedicating their time and hard work for our kids. So as a parent, I was motivated to support this organization in whatever capacity I could so they can continuously grow and flourish.
Saurav Man Singh Basnet, Year 5
I had always heard positive things about Nepali Class Boston (NCB), and when my son finally started attending NCB, I was truly impressed by the dedication of the teachers and volunteers. Witnessing their commitment, I decided to contribute to NCBPAC (Nepali Class Boston Parents Alliance Corner), which serves as a bridge between NCB and parents.
The hard work, strong work ethics, and genuine love for children that I observed were truly humbling. The amount of preparation that goes into running classes and events is enormous. Each week, they face new challenges, from finding suitable class spaces to handling various aspects of organization. Despite these challenges, they always tackle them with a positive attitude and a smile.
Sundar Shrestha, Year 2
I feel honored to join hands with a community so deeply committed to preserving and celebrating our shared heritage. My 7-year-old daughter enrolled in Nepali Class Boston in 2024, and I’ve watched with joy as she begins to explore her heritage—humming Nepali songs, cherishing stories of our culture. Language and culture are the threads that ground our children—they not only help our kids grow into compassionate, culturally aware individuals, but also guide them in understanding and appreciating the diverse community around them. I believe the NCB was founded exactly with that in mind. It is on a journey—not one with a final destination, but a journey that should continue for generations to come. It’s a path of continuity, pride, and shared responsibility. None of this would be possible without the selfless dedication of our teachers and volunteers. Their tireless service, offered with love and humility, is the foundation on which this vibrant community stands. They are nurturing not just language skills, but a deep sense of identity and belonging in our children. Joining PAC is the least I could do—as a parent and as a Nepali. I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute, in whatever small way, to a cause that means so much.