Eakraj Adhikari - On the Importance of Connection in Navigating Two Cultures
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English - December 23, 2021 20:00 - 26 minutes - 49.6 MBDocumentary Society & Culture Business Non-Profit refugees stories belonging culture hope displacement refugee empowerment language persecution Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Social justice advocate Eakraj Adhikari moved from Nepal to Toowoomba in 2008, and spent two years as the leader of the local Nepalese community.
Eakraj shares his experiences in coming to Australia, including his run for local government, the cultural nuances in asking for help, and wrestling with the decision of whether to change the names of himself and his children.
Eakraj has seen the local Nepalese community grow from small to one of the most well established in Toowoomba–and now Nepalese locals play a significant role in reaching out to other migrant communities in the region. Not only that, but Toowoomba’s Nepalese community is seen as a leader amongst Nepalese migrants Australia-wide.
Join Eakraj for a frank discussion about navigating two cultures and the challenges migrants face when moving to Australia.
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