About us
Inspiring Youngsters, especially Young girls from all over Nepal
Founded in 2017, Mira Rai Initiative (MRI) is a non-government organization (NGO) committed to supporting trail-running and trail-running community in Nepal. The organization was founded by the legendary ultra-trail runner Mira Rai whose story continues to inspire trail-runners all over the world.
Join us in creating a world where girls are unstoppable!
Our Events and Programs
Exchange & Empower
The Exchange and Empower (ENE) program is a collaboration between Hong Kong Trail Running Women group. The program aims to provide talented young female runners in Nepal the opportunity to broaden their horizons, experience different lifestyles, and share their stories and culture with others.
Races
COVID-19: Your Support Needed!
Due to the potential spread of the COVID-19 virus, Mira Rai Initiative has made the difficult decision to suspend all races, events and programs as per the guidelines of government.
Bhojpur Trail Race
Bhojpur is the hometown of Mira, where she was born and raised, where she used to run up and down through the steep trails for her livelihood. A small trail Race was organized in the beginning to congratulate Mira for her success in the International arena by the local community in 2016.
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Testimonials
It is an honor and a privilege to coach young athletes especially women trail runners of Mira Rai Initiative. To be able to bring women into the male dominated sport as trail running, I feel proud to be able to assist them in their quest to achieve their dreams and represent Nepal on a global level.
Bhim Gurung
Ultra Trail Runner and Mira Rai Initiative Coach
Being an alumni of MRI, I was able to gain valuable life experience. It is a huge honour for me today to be able to pass on my expertise to the new MRI athletes. In my opinion, knowledge is power, and knowledge shared is power multiplied.
Prativa Shrestha
Assistant Coach for Mira Rai Initiative, and Exchange and Empower Alumni 2019
I am fortunate to meet and teach yoga to our strong, radiant young sisters of Mira Rai Initiative; I love how they are keen to learn new skills with open heart and practice it with care, it shows on their face that they love Yoga also. After all, yoga benefits all ! Thanks to Rabina Sherchan for sponsoring yoga classes for the team!
Yusha Pun
Yoga Instructor