About SONP-UK
About SONP-UK
The Society of Nepalese Professionals–UK connects professionals, shares knowledge and supports meaningful engagement between the Nepalese community in the United Kingdom and Nepal.
Our Story
The Society of Nepalese Professionals–UK, formerly known as the Society of Nepalese Highly Skilled Professionals–UK, was established in 2008 as a membership organisation. SONP-UK organises professional, educational, cultural and welfare-focused activities relevant to Nepalese people living in the United Kingdom while encouraging knowledge exchange and constructive links with Nepal.
Who is a professional?
SONP-UK welcomes people who apply knowledge, experience and practical skills through employment, self-employment, business, skilled trades, technical work, academia, community service, arts or sport. Our community values contribution, integrity, learning and a shared commitment to supporting Nepalese people in the UK and strengthening connections with Nepal.
What We Stand For
Connect
Bring Nepalese professionals together to build trusted relationships, networks and opportunities for collaboration.
Contribute
Share professional knowledge, research, experience and practical skills for the benefit of communities in the UK and Nepal.
Preserve
Support Nepalese culture, language, literature, arts, heritage and meaningful engagement with younger generations.
Our Objectives
To work as a knowledge contributor and think-tank group across various disciplines, organisations and professional networks.
To unite Nepalese professionals residing in the United Kingdom, promote their rights and safeguard their interests.
To provide members with information and support relating to housing, welfare, health, WASH and wellbeing, education, legal, professional and socio-cultural matters.
To promote knowledge exchange among members by organising interactive programmes on a wide range of relevant topics.
To engage with professional domains in Nepal and share professional knowledge, experience and skills.
To support the all-round development of second-generation Nepalese people and encourage their connection with Nepal and Nepalese socio-cultural heritage, including cooperation with NYN-UK.
To preserve and promote Nepalese culture, arts, heritage, history, traditions, language and literature in the United Kingdom.
To undertake research connected to these objectives and publish useful findings when appropriate.
Become Part of SONP-UK
Join a growing network committed to professional connection, knowledge exchange, community contribution and lasting links with Nepal.
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