Nepalese Community in Finland · Est. 2010

Football, culture & gaule spirit — carried across borders.

Gaule Ry brings together Nepalese students and families across Finland — on the pitch, at the table, and wherever the community needs a hand.

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2010Founded by students in Helsinki
12Teams at our annual tournament
130Meals funded through Nyanopan
Gaule Ry team members together
Who We Are

Rooted in the village, at home in Finland.

Gaule Ry was founded by Nepalese youth studying in Finland who saw the need for a network to help each other navigate life in a new country. Our name, gaule, points back to our roots — the rural, unguarded spirit of home.

Over the years our purpose has grown alongside our members:

  • Foster community integration
  • Promote Nepalese culture and values
  • Provide social and professional support
  • Encourage youth in sport and community action
  • Take part in charitable initiatives, at home and in Nepal
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Our Journey

From a kickabout among friends to a community.

01
2010

Gaule Ry is founded by the first Nepalese students in Finland — a group of friends who started by playing football together.

02
2018

We launch the annual 7-a-side Football Tournament in Helsinki, drawing more than ten teams from across Finland.

03
2020

Alongside Captain Vijay Lama and the "Nyanopan" initiative, we help fund 130 mid-day meals for children in Nepal.

04
Today

Gaule Ry keeps growing as a platform for the Nepalese community — through sport, culture, and projects with real impact.

You can move to a new country, but you don't have to leave your village behind — you just build a new one, together.
— A founding member of Gaule Ry
Membership

Join a community built on the same values, wherever you're from.

Whether you're new to Finland or have called it home for years, we welcome anyone who shares our values of unity, support, heritage and action.

Play for FC Gaule in local leagues, friendlies and tournaments

Access networking sessions and career guidance from fellow members

Join cultural and social events held throughout the year

Take part in community-led charity initiatives

Membership application

What We Do

Three ways we show up for each other.

Football

The FC Gaule tournament is our biggest gathering of the year — a hub for Nepalese culture, unity and camaraderie as much as competition.

  • Local leagues and friendly matches
  • Regular practice sessions
  • Annual 7-a-side tournament in Helsinki

Community & Charity

We give back to those who need it most, both here in Finland and back home in Nepal.

  • Supporting new Nepalese students in Finland
  • Fundraising drives for charitable campaigns
  • Collaborations with initiatives like Nyanopan

Culture & Events

We keep Nepalese traditions alive in Finland through celebration, performance and gathering.

  • Celebrating Nepalese festivals in Finland
  • Passing on traditions and heritage
  • Cultural performances and exhibitions
Upcoming

Save the date

Aug 2026
22

FC Gaule Football Tournament 2026 — Helsinki

Our 9th annual tournament brings together up to 12 teams from across Finland for a full day of 7-a-side football, culture and community — plus a Veterans Tournament for the old guard.

Saturday, 22 August · 08:00–20:00
Pukinmäen Urheilupuisto, Helsinki
Register your team

Main tournament entry is €350 for one team or €600 for two; the Veterans Tournament is €100. Winners take home €1,000, a running trophy and medals.

Get In Touch

We'd love to hear from you.

Contact information

Looking to join, collaborate, or just say hello — reach out any time.

info@gaule.fi
+358 40 7741818
Helsinki, Finland

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