About
Nepal Tamang Ghedung is the only unified, national-level representative organization of the Tamang community in Nepal, established in 2013 B.S. (1956 A.D.). The organization is legally registered with the District Administration Office, Kathmandu, and has been operating continuously as a community-based, non-profit, non-political indigenous organization.
Nepal Tamang Ghedung is one of the eight founding member organizations of the Nepal Federation of Indigenous Nationalities (NEFIN) and is also a member organization of the Governing Council of the National Foundation for Development of Indigenous Nationalities (NFDIN), established by the Government of Nepal.
Organizational Structure & Network
Nepal Tamang Ghedung has one of the largest and most structured indigenous organizational networks in Nepal.
- Federal Executive Committee: 101 members
- Office Bearers: 21
- Central Secretariat: 43 members
Nationwide Presence in Nepal
- Provincial Committees in all 7 Provinces
- District Branches in 62 districts
- Local Committees in 300+ rural municipalities and municipalities
- Ward Committees in 700+ locations nationwide
Sister Organizations & Departments
Seven Affiliated (Sister) Organizations
- Women
- Youth
- Students
- Lama
- Culture
- Tamba
- Bonbo
Seven Functional Departments
- Language Department
- Communication Department
- Industry Department
- Employee Department
- Hrui–Genealogy Department
- Archaeology Department
- Social Welfare Department
International & Diaspora Network
Nepal Tamang Ghedung has an extensive global presence through affiliated Tamang organizations in more than 18 countries, including:
Kuwait, India, Israel, United States, United Kingdom, Malaysia, South Korea, Bahrain, Macau, Belgium, Romania, Portugal, Japan, Oman, Saudi Arabia, UAE (Dubai), Qatar, Hong Kong, Australia, Cyprus, Canada, and Iraq.
This global network connects the Tamang diaspora and strengthens coordination between Nepal-based and overseas Tamang institutions.
Identity, Role & Recognition
Nepal Tamang Ghedung is a Community-Based Organization of Indigenous Peoples (CBOS/IPOS), not a conventional NGO. It represents the collective political, social, cultural, economic, and educational movement of the Tamang community in Nepal.
The organization has played a historic role in:
- Protection and promotion of Tamang mother tongue and script
- Institutionalization and international recognition of Sonam Lhosar
- Preservation of life-cycle rituals (birth to death traditions)
- Promotion of Tamang cultural systems and diversity
- Advocacy for indigenous rights, identity, and Tamangsaling territorial recognition
Impact & Contribution
Nepal Tamang Ghedung has been a driving force behind major social transformations within the Tamang community. From cultural revival to political representation and rights-based advocacy, many of the key achievements seen in Tamang society today are the result of Ghedung’s sustained institutional efforts.
By uniting Tamangs scattered across Nepal and the world under a shared identity and purpose, the organization has strengthened collective consciousness, empowerment, and social unity within the community.
Why Nepal Tamang Ghedung Matters
Q: What is Nepal Tamang Ghedung?
A: Nepal Tamang Ghedung is the national umbrella organization representing the Tamang community’s cultural, social, political, and indigenous rights in Nepal.
Q: Is Nepal Tamang Ghedung a government organization?
A: No. It is a community-based, non-profit indigenous organization recognized by national indigenous institutions.
Q: Does Nepal Tamang Ghedung work internationally?
A: Yes. It coordinates with Tamang organizations across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas.