The Great Nepali Diaspora Newsletter

Edition I - October 2024

October 01, 2024

Vayu - Connecting Nepalis Across the Globe

Dear Members of TGND,

Welcome to our first-ever newsletter, where we bring you updates, insights, and opportunities to connect with fellow Nepalis worldwide. You’ve been automatically added to this newsletter because of your previous engagement in the TGND community events and gatherings. If you’d prefer not to receive our updates, you can easily unsubscribe using the link at the bottom of this email.

As we approach the festive season of Dashain 🪁 and Tihar 🪔, we wish you and your loved ones a joyful and prosperous celebration. May these festivals bring happiness, good health, and success to your lives!

We’re excited to continue fostering a vibrant community and sharing stories, events, and resources celebrating our shared heritage and experiences.

Founder’s Note 🖋️

Hello, and Namaste to everyone! 

Thank you for being on this journey over the last two years. So many of you have joined us as members, volunteers, and mentors. I am truly grateful for the love, encouragement, and real feedback.  

Here are some highlights: 
- We completed 4 seasons of our podcast TGND Beats, Diaspora ka Kurakani where we highlighted successful global Nepalis from diverse professional paths. 
- We completed two cohorts of a 16-week virtual incubator for global Nepali entrepreneurs where founders were connected with mentors and investors. On a side note, we have incorporated an early-stage venture capital fund as a separate entity to support underrepresented founders.  
- We signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Daayitwa, the Challengers show, Medharma CliniX, Music Nepal and One to Watch. There are more exciting ones in the pipeline. 
- We hosted about 150 events including with the Department of State, the Nepalese Embassy, and the Consulate General of Nepal in New York. Our community got to interact with policymakers, bureaucrats, business leaders, and creatives. 
- The community helped people find jobs and internships, get funding, find mentors, close deals and build networks.  

We laid the foundation over the last two years and now we’re building on top of it. I hope you will continue to support us as we shape this community of doers.

Best Wishes,

Preeti  

Podcast 🎙️

You can listen to the first season of our podcast TGND Beats, Diaspora ka Kurakani on Spotify and seasons 2, 3, and 4 on YouTube. Some of our recent guests have been singer Sajjan Raj Vaidya, experts on migrant worker health issues, and champions of aviation safety in Nepal.

Upcoming Events

You can browse our upcoming events (both virtual and in-person) on our Hivebrite platform. TGND has about 27 location-based chapters and 8 career related professional hubs. We encourage you to explore and connect!

Support TGND 🤝

If your employer has a matching program, do consider donating to the Great Nepali Diaspora. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit registered in the US and can be found on most relevant sites. Alternatively, you can always make a donation here.

Join TGND - Become a member!

If you want to expand your network, become a mentor/mentee, and explore opportunities for professional growth, do join us as a member. Membership dues are $5/month for students and $10/month for working professionals.

🚨 Emergency Relief Needed 🚨

Nepal is facing devastating flooding and landslides. We urgently need your help! Every donation counts and 100% of the proceeds will go directly to our partners working on the ground. Please act now - donate, share, and support however you can. Thank you for standing with us in this critical time.🙏

Thank you for being a part of The Great Nepali Diaspora community. Stay connected, stay engaged, and let's continue to celebrate our connections together.

Warm Regards,
The Great Nepali Diaspora