He says he is hugely grateful for the support the Nepalese Association in BOP provided, helping him get through a situation he would not have survived on his own. Now able to support himself, he has volunteered to help support others delivering grocery packs to other needy individuals. With continued hard work, and the help of Nepalese Association in BOP, Devendra has found work kiwi fruit picking and is continuing his education online. For those who may not have an employer to assist with any wage subsidy, or may be struggling to secure accommodation, the support has been a lifeline. Through the Alert Levels they have been delivering grocery packs filled with food like rice, curry grains, vegetables and canned goods to Nepali newcomers and students. The primary objectives of the organisation are to promote mutual support & cooperation between individuals of Nepalese descent on matters of common concern and promote Nepalese social and cultural heritage in New Zealand.
Struggling to pay for his accommodation and food, he reached out to the Nepalese Association in BOP-a non-profit group representing the Nepali community in the Bay of Plenty Area. While he was fortunate enough to find some other Nepalese students to share a flat with, with no job secured, this new challenge put him in a critical position. He arrived in February and had just started studying at Toi Ohomai when the lockdown was announced.
For Devendra (name changed), moving from Nepal to New Zealand was a big life decision.
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