INA, Iowa Nepalese Association, is a non-profit organization founded in 2013. We do not have any affiliation, endorsement, and support to any political parties, groups, religions or institutions. We are primarily based in Greater Des Moines Area and have been performing various activities in this region. Within last two year, INA has significant number of members mainly from Des Moines area and also from cities nearby like Ames, Iowa City and Fairfield. In the past days, INA has been successfully unifying Nepalese living around Des Moines and within Iowa as a whole.

The mission of Iowa Nepalese Association (INA) is to preserve, maintain, and facilitate Nepali identity, heritage, culture, and language in the state of Iowa. INA is determined to utilize its available resources to promote leadership opportunities, engage in Science and Technology programmes such as STEM for children and youths. INA will continue engaging community members in social, cultural, and sports activities  year around.