JA's History

Junior Achievement is a not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to educate and inspire young people to value free enterprise, business, and economics to improve the quality of their lives. Since its founding in 1919, JA has contributed to the business and economics education of young people throughout the world. Today, JA Worldwide reaches out to 7 million students in nearly 100 nations around the world. Please visit www.ja.org to find out about JA Worldwide impact.

Junior Achievement Nepal is a Member Nation of Junior Achievement Worldwide. JA Nepal is a not-for-profit organization founded in 2002 by Mr. Ram Mani Acharya (Present President). In 2002, JA Nepal successfully registered its name and trademark with the Nepalese Government and gained permission to formally operate in Nepal.