Nepal Synapse Self-Reliance Association
To enhance our reputation as a company and to leave lasting value in society, the Nepal Synapse Self-Reliance Support Association (NPO) was established in November 2008. As an alternative for providing financial aid as volunteers, we have engaged in stimulating a "circular economy" in which villagers can earn income and form a sustainable community. We have also constructed a five-year self-reliance support plan for Nepalese mothers to earn income for their children. This project is scheduled for reestablishment in the future as the "Nepal Fordays Self-Reliance Support Association" (NGO). This project is expected to be run exclusively by the local residents. Fordays will continue to supervise and enable this independent business operation.
Timeline
| 2008 | President Wada visited Sarangkot village. Shocked by the local situation, President Wada commenced the Nepal Support Project. Nepal Synapse Self-Reliance Support Association (NPO) established. |
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| 2009 | "Sarangkot/Fordays Work Training Center" inaugurated. Literacy class commenced to start vocational training. |
| 2010 | Sewing class commenced for vocational training. |
| 2011 | Local NGO, Nepal/Fordays Self-Reliance Support Association established. |
| 2012 | "Sarangkot Fordays Restaurant" opened. |
| 2013 | NGO vocational training passed down to locals. |
| 2014 | Restaurant management passed down to locals. |
| 2015 | A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal. Volunteer activity commenced in the aftermath. A donation list with a total of 22,047,233 yen was handed to former Ambassador of Nepal and Japan relations, Madan Kumar Bhattarai at the Embassy of Nepal. |
| 2016 | The reconstruction of schools commenced in the aftermath of the Nepal earthquake. |
| 2017 | Sarangkot village's "Sarangkot Fordays Restaurant" reopened after renovation. The reconstruction of four schools completed. Providing school lunches commenced. |
| 2019 | "Sarangkot Fordays Restaurant" reopened after installing accommodation facilities. |
| 2020 | A contract signing ceremony was held online between Kathmandu University and the Nepal Self-Reliance Association for the establishment of the Japanese Language Course at Kathmandu University. |
| 2021 | The "Fordays Japanese Language Course" commenced at Kathmandu University. |
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Nepal shares a border with China in the north and India in the south. Its unique culture and magnificent scenery attracts many travelers.
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Beautiful view from the Sarangkot Fordays Restaurant. The perfect location for watching the sunrise, this restaurant is a popular tourist spot.
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Hand-crafted goods can be purchased at a shop on the 1st floor of the Fordays Restaurant. Local mothers make these products themselves and keep a percentage of the profits.
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Four schools were reconstructed in the aftermath of the Nepal earthquake. Approximately 2,000 students commute to learn.
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The students of "Fordays Japanese Language Course" at Kathmandu University. These students have achieved excellent results in the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT).