The NRNA was established   following the first Non- Resident Nepali Conference on 11-14 October 2003 -  The assembled delegates decided to join hands together to create a common institution of Nepalese residing outside Nepal. Where in for practical purposes Nepalese citizens living outside of the SAARC member countries are considered NRNs and come under NRNA.

NRNA is a global network of Nepalese  associations committed to streamline their energy and resources for the transformation of Nepalese society. From the nationality perspective both Nepali and foreign nationals of Nepalese origin are regarded as NRNS.

Mission : "For Nepali by Nepali"

Objectives:

• Protection and promotion foresights   interests of Nepaese  residing outside Nepal;
• Coordination between  Nepalese communities and organizations to establish global network among Nepalese;
• Mobilization of knowledge, skill, capital and other resources of Non-Resident Nepalese for the socio-economic development of Nepal in cooperation with government and society of Nepal;
• Promotion of Nepali and  Nepali culture abroad;
• Facilitation of  the foreign investment in Nepal.

Functions:

• Organize regional and global seminars ,conferences, meetings for members;
• Facilitate strong network among the NRNs worldwide Liaise with the National Coordination Council, Nepali associations abroad, government and international organizations;
• Lobby for enforcement of  NRN friendly laws/procedures and rules;
• Acts as a forum for the promotion and protection of the interests of the NRN community both in Nepal and abroad.Support activities involving empowerment of Nepalese to live dignified life aboard.