Khasokhas, a leading Nepali-language media outlet in the USA, is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded a prestigious grant from Press Forward, a national initiative to reimagine local news.  Khasokhas has received a $100,000 Press Forward Grant to strengthen local Nepali journalism, with the funding aimed at closing persistent coverage gaps in communities traditionally underserved by mainstream media.

“We are incredibly honored to receive this grant from Press Forward. This $100,000 grant is not just financial support for us; it is a testament to the dedication and effort we’ve put in over the past 13 years to address the crucial coverage gap,” said Kishor Panthi, Editor-in-Chief and Publisher of Khasokhas. “This support will empower us to continue our mission of providing vital news and stories that reflect the experiences and challenges of our community here in the U.S.”

You can learn more about Press Forward’s grantees at pressforward.news/grantees.

Founded in 2012, Khasokhas has been at the forefront of covering issues affecting the Nepali community, ranging from immigration and diaspora stories to local news in Queens and beyond. Over the years, Khasokhas has published resources and investigative reports that connect the Nepali community with critical information.

The funding will enhance Khasokhas’ ability to cover important stories in the Nepali diaspora and provide high-quality, independent journalism. The $100,000 award will enable Khasokhas to expand its reporting and improve its digital presence, helping it reach more readers and ensuring that critical stories within the Nepali community are covered with depth and accuracy.

As part of this new chapter, we invite readers and supporters to join us in celebrating this milestone. “We look forward to continuing to serve our community and invite everyone to be part of the next phase of our growth by supporting local journalism,” said Editor-in-Chief Kishor Panthi.

Khasokhas, the voice of the Nepali community in New York City since 2012, is a Nepali-language media organization based in Queens, NY, serving the Nepali community with news, features, and community stories. Founded as the first Nepali weekly newspaper in NYC, Khasokhas bridges the information gap for Nepali immigrants, addressing language barriers and empowering the community with vital resources.

With a focus on immigration, housing, taxes, and health, Khasokhas has evolved to meet the community’s needs, adapting to new media formats and addressing evolving concerns. Since its founding in 2012, Khasokhas has been dedicated to elevating the voices of Nepali Americans and ensuring their stories are told with integrity and insight. Khasokhas follows a systematic approach that includes impactful storytelling across various media, including a popular podcast and engaging social media content. This approach ensures that we address the evolving needs of the community. Khasokhas is committed to building a well-informed, connected Nepali-American community in NYC.

Press Forward is a national movement to strengthen our democracy by revitalizing local news and information.

The steady and significant decline in the availability of reliable, fact-based local news across the country is connected to growing threats to democracy, increasing polarization, and the spread of disinformation. At the same time, over a decade of investment in journalism experimentation and transformation have produced new models and solutions that are ready to scale, and a new generation of leaders prepared to reinvent and revitalize the field.

Press Forward partners are moving from individual grantmaking strategies to a shared vision and coordinated action. Press Forward is a national coalition investing more than $500 million to strengthen local newsrooms, close longstanding gaps in journalism coverage, advance public policy that expands access to local news, and to scale the infrastructure the sector needs to thrive.

Source : https://www.khasokhas.com/210828