November 12, 2020
Nepal Sambat 1140 Kaulagaa Dwadashi

The World Newah Organization (WNO) is pleased to announce that Mr. Daya Ratna Shakya has been named Patron of WNO, effective October 2020. The Executive Board unanimously approved this nomination on Saturday, October 13, 2020.

Mr. Shakya is a founding member of WNO who has served the organization in many capacities, including Ad-hoc Committee Chair (1 year), Vice President (5 years), and Senior VP (3 years). Mr. Shakya was nominated at the 3rd WNO International Convention in March 2019 to serve as WNO President for 18 months starting October 1, 2020, but he withdrew his nomination in August 2019 due to family, business, and other commitments.

A well-known Newah scholar, Mr. Shakya has served the Nepalese community globally for more than 50 years as both editor and writer in several journals and books. He has been affiliated with the University of Oregon and community colleges in Oregon, teaching Newah and Nepali languages and culture studies. Because of his extensive knowledge and experience in Newah culture, literature, and language, the Executive Board recognized the importance of his assistance for the organization’s growth, promotion, and protection. In a recent meeting in October 2020, the Executive Board honored Mr. Shakya with Patron position and expressed their thankfulness for his willingness to serve the organization for good.

Mr. Shakya now joins 3 other Patrons, Dr. Satya Mohan Joshi, Professor Manik Lal Shrestha, and late Dr. Padma Ratna Tuladhar.

We welcome and congratulate Mr. Shakya in his new role as Patron of WNO and look forward to collaborating with him for years to come.

The Executive Board

World Newah Organization