SUWS Honored for Outstanding Community Service

New York, [March 9, 2025] – Sindhu USA Welfare Society (SUWS) was recognized for its outstanding community service at the GPK Foundation America's (GPK) 5th Anniversary on March 8th, held at Elmhurst Hospital Auditorium on the occasion of International Women's Day.

Sindhu USA Welfare Society received a Certificate of Appreciation from the GPK Foundation as a token of love and gratitude for the successful collaborative Free Food Distribution Campaign undertaken by both organizations. This campaign, which provided vital food assistance to those in need, spanned across multiple dates: February 6th, 8th, 15th, 19th, 21st, 22nd, and March 1st and 5th.

The dedication of Sindhu USA Welfare Society's volunteers was also recognized. A Certificate of Appreciation was awarded to the entire team of SUWS volunteers who tirelessly contributed to the Free Food Distribution Campaign. These volunteers, listed below, were commended for their selfless commitment and invaluable contribution to the success of the initiative.

Individual leadership within Sindhu USA Welfare Society was further celebrated. President Pasang Norbu Sherpa received a prestigious Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition from the U.S. House of Representatives, honoring his outstanding and invaluable service to the community. Vice President Lakpa Thilen Sherpa was also recognized with a notable appreciation for his dedicated service and leadership.

Adding to the organization's honors, General Secretary Pasang Dolma Sherpa, also known as Miss Mongol Nepal 2022, received significant dual recognition this year. She was honored with a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition from the U.S. House of Representatives for the second time, adding to her previous Congressional recognition in 2024. This prestigious accolade from the House of Representatives acknowledges her consistent and invaluable service to the community. Further cementing her commitment to youth empowerment, Pasang Dolma Sherpa also received the Youth Leadership Award 2025 from the GPK Prasad Koirala Foundation. This award from the GPK Foundation underscores her impactful leadership and dedication to nurturing the next generation.

These collective awards and individual recognitions underscore SUWS commitment to the community and empowering youth throughout New York City. SUWS expresses its sincere gratitude to the GPK Foundation America and the U.S. House of Representatives for these prestigious honors, and reaffirms its dedication to its mission of "Education for life" and building a brighter future for NYC youth.

List of Free Food Campaign Volunteers Recognized with Certificates of Appreciation:

• Mr. Angichhiring Sherpa
• Mr. Sange Sherpa
• Mr. Ang Neema Tamang
• Mr. Nirajan Shrestha
• Mr. Pramod Tamang
• Mr. Angtikpe Sherpa
• Mr. Da Sangbu Sherpa
• Mr. Pasang T Sherpa
• Miss. Chhoten Sherpa
• Mr. Saroj Khatri
• Mr. Bishnu Khadka
• Mr. Temba Sherpa
• Mr. Chhiring Sherpa
• Mr. Pemba Sherpa
• Mr. Chhiri Sherpa
• Mr. Chenga Sherpa
• Mr. Pasang Sherpa
• Mr. Gombu Sherpa
• Mr. Himat Pandey
• Mr. Khem Adhikari
• Mr. Nimaghyamchho Tamang
• Mr. Pema Wangel Sherpa
• Mr. Tenjen Sherpa
• Mr. Akbar Tamang
• Mr. Jayaram Thapa
• Mr. Nim Pasang Sherpa
• Mr. Sangey Sherpa
• Mr. Duk Chhiring Sherpa
• Miss Pembi Sherpa Lama
• Miss. Susmita Gurung
• Mr. Nimchhiring Sherpa
• Mr. Gombu Sherpa
• Miss. Amisha Lama
• Miss. Parina Bhatta
• Miss. Ganga Shrestha
• Miss. Soniya Moktan
• Miss. Sushmita Moktan
• Miss. Shreya Lama
• Miss. Bidhya Tamang
• Mr. Dinesh Nepal
• Mr. Phurpa Chhiring Tamang
• Miss Muskan Sherpa
• Mr. Mingma Tshering Sherpa
• Mr. Ram Kumar Shrestha
• Mr. Dawa Gole
• Mr. Rakesh Thapa
• Mr. Norbu Moktan