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Amsu Rajbhandari
May 24, 2009, 2:27:27 PM5/24/09
to Bhutanese Nepali Resettlement Group - Cincinnati,OH
To all,
We have had approximately 7 Bhutanese lose their job in the past two
weeks. In addition, we're having a hard time finding employment for
the new arrivals. Amsu and I met with a number of the families
yesterday to discuss ideas.
First we plan on getting individuals better prepared to interview. We
have a college student that has agreed to work with some on
conversational English and how to interview effectively. If you would
like to personally assist one or two individuals with a job hunt, Amsu
or I would be more than happy to provide you a name. This may
involve, resume writing, interviewing skills, assisting with job
applications and taking them to particular employment opportunities.
I am currently working with three people and do the majority of the
work over the internet. I'd be glad to discuss how I am approaching
it.
The second idea that we discussed was having individuals use Bhutanese
to help them clean, paint, day care, cook and do yard work. In
exchange, the individual would mentor them on how to do the work
properly and how to use the tools that we use here in America, provide
transportation and a meal if applicable. They thought this was a
great idea. The more individuals we get trained to do these basic
tasks the more opportunities we have for day jobs for them. If you or
others you know would be willing to do this contact Amsu (652-3946) or
I (225-0661) and we will coordinate the resource(s) for you. It's a
great opportunity for them and you to spend some one on one time
learning more about the Bhutanese as well as potentially changing
their life.
Third, we will be working on fundraising. We realize that in this
difficult economic climate we need to be prepared to cover rent or
food for those who have passed their 8 months of public assistance.
We're determined to work with families to keep them out of public
housing and in safe environments when possible. We also understand
that depression is typical for refugees and to offset this, we need to
keep them focused on an activity. We're currently thinking that a
Bhutanese Dinner and educational program might be our first
fundraiser. If you have other thoughts, I'd be happy to hear them.
We realize that we need a website. I have been exploring other cities
who are accepting the Bhutanese in and contacting volunteer
coordinators to gather ideas from them. I'm learning that with enough
volunteers and groups involved anything is possible.
We plan on utilizing this website as a tool for providing updates on
the Bhutanese, having a link to purchase items made by the Bhutanese
and sharing event information.
The last item we discussed was public relations. If you know of a
group or church that would benefit from having the Bhutanese speak
about their cause, we'd be more than happy to coordinate this with
you. We have materials to do a 30 min or a 1 hour discussion. We
feel that there are probably a number of people interested in helping
but don't know how or aren't even aware of the situation. We're
hoping that by doing this more doors will open and more people will
get involved.
For updates:
- We have more people getting their licenses. YEAH!
- We have had another person start college - Chandra Chamlagai.
CONGRATS!
- We celebrated our first marriage - Narmiah Bangai. It was a great
event and well attended. Khedar Mishra, one of the Bhutanese who
arrived and is a priest, got to do the honors.
- We've had approximately 30-35 new arrivals. I can't keep track of
the specifics anymore:)
- The biggest update. Our first family that arrived last year
purchased a home, with cash, in foreclosure. We are so proud of him
and his family. This truly shows what they can accomplish and is a
great inspiration for the others!!!!
Once again we can't tell you how much we appreciate all you do and how
important you have been to the success of this program. The Bhutanese
also feel blessed by all of the contributions and express their
gratitude.
Have a great holiday!
Sheryl
We have had approximately 7 Bhutanese lose their job in the past two
weeks. In addition, we're having a hard time finding employment for
the new arrivals. Amsu and I met with a number of the families
yesterday to discuss ideas.
First we plan on getting individuals better prepared to interview. We
have a college student that has agreed to work with some on
conversational English and how to interview effectively. If you would
like to personally assist one or two individuals with a job hunt, Amsu
or I would be more than happy to provide you a name. This may
involve, resume writing, interviewing skills, assisting with job
applications and taking them to particular employment opportunities.
I am currently working with three people and do the majority of the
work over the internet. I'd be glad to discuss how I am approaching
it.
The second idea that we discussed was having individuals use Bhutanese
to help them clean, paint, day care, cook and do yard work. In
exchange, the individual would mentor them on how to do the work
properly and how to use the tools that we use here in America, provide
transportation and a meal if applicable. They thought this was a
great idea. The more individuals we get trained to do these basic
tasks the more opportunities we have for day jobs for them. If you or
others you know would be willing to do this contact Amsu (652-3946) or
I (225-0661) and we will coordinate the resource(s) for you. It's a
great opportunity for them and you to spend some one on one time
learning more about the Bhutanese as well as potentially changing
their life.
Third, we will be working on fundraising. We realize that in this
difficult economic climate we need to be prepared to cover rent or
food for those who have passed their 8 months of public assistance.
We're determined to work with families to keep them out of public
housing and in safe environments when possible. We also understand
that depression is typical for refugees and to offset this, we need to
keep them focused on an activity. We're currently thinking that a
Bhutanese Dinner and educational program might be our first
fundraiser. If you have other thoughts, I'd be happy to hear them.
We realize that we need a website. I have been exploring other cities
who are accepting the Bhutanese in and contacting volunteer
coordinators to gather ideas from them. I'm learning that with enough
volunteers and groups involved anything is possible.
We plan on utilizing this website as a tool for providing updates on
the Bhutanese, having a link to purchase items made by the Bhutanese
and sharing event information.
The last item we discussed was public relations. If you know of a
group or church that would benefit from having the Bhutanese speak
about their cause, we'd be more than happy to coordinate this with
you. We have materials to do a 30 min or a 1 hour discussion. We
feel that there are probably a number of people interested in helping
but don't know how or aren't even aware of the situation. We're
hoping that by doing this more doors will open and more people will
get involved.
For updates:
- We have more people getting their licenses. YEAH!
- We have had another person start college - Chandra Chamlagai.
CONGRATS!
- We celebrated our first marriage - Narmiah Bangai. It was a great
event and well attended. Khedar Mishra, one of the Bhutanese who
arrived and is a priest, got to do the honors.
- We've had approximately 30-35 new arrivals. I can't keep track of
the specifics anymore:)
- The biggest update. Our first family that arrived last year
purchased a home, with cash, in foreclosure. We are so proud of him
and his family. This truly shows what they can accomplish and is a
great inspiration for the others!!!!
Once again we can't tell you how much we appreciate all you do and how
important you have been to the success of this program. The Bhutanese
also feel blessed by all of the contributions and express their
gratitude.
Have a great holiday!
Sheryl
Geeta Mehan
May 24, 2009, 3:41:08 PM5/24/09
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Sheryl
This article appeared in May in the temple newsletter.Website www.cincinnatitemple.com
Bhutanese Refugees In CIncinnati
Hundreds of Nepali families have been living in Bhutan for generations. About 20 years back these Nepali families faced political turmoil, when King of Bhutan asked these Nepali origin people either to convert to Buddhism or leave the country. These Nepali families, 95% Hindus, refused to convert and were forced out. About 120000 Bhutanese refugees have been living in south west part of Nepal in Huts without electricity and other facilities. Last year with UNO humanitarian aid and Catholic social services initiative these refugees were granted political asylum in USA and other countries. USA got a quota of 60,000 refugees and other countries got the rest. Thousands of families have started coming to several cities of USA since last year. So far, Cincinnati has received 100 people… about fifteen families. These families have extended family set , three generations living together.
Though they get government aid for some times, but Hindu community also has added responsibility for helping our Hindu brothers and sisters.
You can donate India grocery, computers, Bicycles, winter clothes, cars or furniture. You can give them ride for their needs like hospital, job or shopping. Teach them driving . Help for college education.
If you need domestic help, cooking, baby sitting,help with elderly or yard work , these families can be available. They need rides for the job or can ride a bus.
Please contact :Renu Gupta 860-1151 nis...@yahoo.com or Geeta Mehan 754-0400
Dear Sheryl
The article above ran in the CIncinnati Temple Newsletter this month and will be running again in June. Please let me know if u would like to add something to this .One of the biggest issues is transportation and the other is language. Language can still be overcome . The other issue is training them for domestic jobs.
Also, I have some clothes and other household items that I would like to donate. WHere can I take them?
Please let me know .
Thanks
Geeta
Amsu Rajbhandari
May 26, 2009, 7:55:38 AM5/26/09
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Geeta,
The newsletter looks good. You could add a sentence about "mentoring a Bhutanese on how to do a simple task (cleaning, gardening, window washing), in exchange for payment".
Please convey our gratitude to the entire Hindu community for all of their support. The support of the families, donations, visits to the temples and the job opportunities that they have given the Bhutanese have been instrumental in the success of the program!
Donations can be left at the Dahal house on Northbend (the blue one). Early morning or after 3:30 are the best times to drop off supplies.
Thanks again for your help!
Sheryl
--
Amsu Rajbhandari
Amsu Rajbhandari
Geeta Mehan
May 26, 2009, 8:58:39 AM5/26/09
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Could u please send me the Dahal's address on Northbend and their Ph No.
Thanks
Geeta
Amsu Rajbhandari
May 26, 2009, 9:09:35 AM5/26/09
to Bhutanese Nepali Resettlement Group - Cincinnati,OH
Geeta
Garage is located at 175 Northbend (Dahal). If no one is home, you can
also stop by 169 Northbend (Misra's), they have access to 175
Northbend Garage as well.
Dahal: 364 4504
Misra: 481 2656
Thanks.
Amsu
On May 26, 8:58 am, Geeta Mehan <mehan...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Could u please send me the Dahal's address on Northbend and their Ph No.
> Thanks
> Geeta
>
>
>
> On Tue, May 26, 2009 at 7:55 AM, Amsu Rajbhandari <amsu...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > Geeta,
> > The newsletter looks good. You could add a sentence about "mentoring a
> > Bhutanese on how to do a simple task (cleaning, gardening, window washing),
> > in exchange for payment".
>
> > Please convey our gratitude to the entire Hindu community for all of their
> > support. The support of the families, donations, visits to the temples and
> > the job opportunities that they have given the Bhutanese have been
> > instrumental in the success of the program!
>
> > Donations can be left at the Dahal house on Northbend (the blue one).
> > Early morning or after 3:30 are the best times to drop off supplies.
>
> > Thanks again for your help!
>
> > Sheryl
>
>
> - Show quoted text -
Garage is located at 175 Northbend (Dahal). If no one is home, you can
also stop by 169 Northbend (Misra's), they have access to 175
Northbend Garage as well.
Dahal: 364 4504
Misra: 481 2656
Thanks.
Amsu
On May 26, 8:58 am, Geeta Mehan <mehan...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Could u please send me the Dahal's address on Northbend and their Ph No.
> Thanks
> Geeta
>
>
>
> On Tue, May 26, 2009 at 7:55 AM, Amsu Rajbhandari <amsu...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > Geeta,
> > The newsletter looks good. You could add a sentence about "mentoring a
> > Bhutanese on how to do a simple task (cleaning, gardening, window washing),
> > in exchange for payment".
>
> > Please convey our gratitude to the entire Hindu community for all of their
> > support. The support of the families, donations, visits to the temples and
> > the job opportunities that they have given the Bhutanese have been
> > instrumental in the success of the program!
>
> > Donations can be left at the Dahal house on Northbend (the blue one).
> > Early morning or after 3:30 are the best times to drop off supplies.
>
> > Thanks again for your help!
>
> > Sheryl
>
> > On Sun, May 24, 2009 at 3:41 PM, Geeta Mehan <mehan...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> >> Sheryl
>
> >> This article appeared in May in the temple newsletter.Website
> >>www.cincinnatitemple.com
>
> >> *Bhutanese Refugees In CIncinnati*
>
> >> Sheryl
>
> >> This article appeared in May in the temple newsletter.Website
> >>www.cincinnatitemple.com
>
>
> >> Hundreds of Nepali families have been living in Bhutan for generations.
> >> About 20 years back these Nepali families faced political turmoil, when King
> >> of Bhutan asked these Nepali origin people either to convert to Buddhism or
> >> leave the country. These Nepali families, 95% Hindus, refused to convert and
> >> were forced out. About 120000 Bhutanese refugees have been living in south
> >> west part of Nepal in Huts without electricity and other facilities. Last
> >> year with UNO humanitarian aid and Catholic social services initiative these
> >> refugees were granted political asylum in USA and other countries. USA got a
> >> quota of 60,000 refugees and other countries got the rest. Thousands of
> >> families have started coming to several cities of USA since last year. So
> >> far, Cincinnati has received 100 people… about fifteen families. These
> >> families have extended family set , three generations living together.
>
> >> Though they get government aid for some times, but Hindu community also
> >> has added responsibility for helping our Hindu brothers and sisters.
>
> >> You can donate India grocery, computers, Bicycles, winter clothes, cars
> >> or furniture. You can give them ride for their needs like hospital, job or
> >> shopping. Teach them driving . Help for college education.
>
> >> If you need domestic help, cooking, baby sitting,help with elderly or yard
> >> work , these families can be available. They need rides for the job or can
> >> ride a bus.
>
> >> Please contact :Renu Gupta 860-1151 nish...@yahoo.com or Geeta Mehan
> >> Hundreds of Nepali families have been living in Bhutan for generations.
> >> About 20 years back these Nepali families faced political turmoil, when King
> >> of Bhutan asked these Nepali origin people either to convert to Buddhism or
> >> leave the country. These Nepali families, 95% Hindus, refused to convert and
> >> were forced out. About 120000 Bhutanese refugees have been living in south
> >> west part of Nepal in Huts without electricity and other facilities. Last
> >> year with UNO humanitarian aid and Catholic social services initiative these
> >> refugees were granted political asylum in USA and other countries. USA got a
> >> quota of 60,000 refugees and other countries got the rest. Thousands of
> >> families have started coming to several cities of USA since last year. So
> >> far, Cincinnati has received 100 people… about fifteen families. These
> >> families have extended family set , three generations living together.
>
> >> Though they get government aid for some times, but Hindu community also
> >> has added responsibility for helping our Hindu brothers and sisters.
>
> >> You can donate India grocery, computers, Bicycles, winter clothes, cars
> >> or furniture. You can give them ride for their needs like hospital, job or
> >> shopping. Teach them driving . Help for college education.
>
> >> If you need domestic help, cooking, baby sitting,help with elderly or yard
> >> work , these families can be available. They need rides for the job or can
> >> ride a bus.
>
> >> 754-0400
>
> >> Dear Sheryl
>
> >> The article above ran in the CIncinnati Temple Newsletter this month and
> >> will be running again in June. Please let me know if u would like to add
> >> something to this .One of the biggest issues is transportation and the other
> >> is language. Language can still be overcome . The other issue is training
> >> them for domestic jobs.
>
> >> Also, I have some clothes and other household items that I would like to
> >> donate. WHere can I take them?
>
> >> Please let me know .
>
> >> Thanks
>
> >> Geeta
>
> > --
> > Amsu Rajbhandari- Hide quoted text -
>
> >> Dear Sheryl
>
> >> The article above ran in the CIncinnati Temple Newsletter this month and
> >> will be running again in June. Please let me know if u would like to add
> >> something to this .One of the biggest issues is transportation and the other
> >> is language. Language can still be overcome . The other issue is training
> >> them for domestic jobs.
>
> >> Also, I have some clothes and other household items that I would like to
> >> donate. WHere can I take them?
>
> >> Please let me know .
>
> >> Thanks
>
> >> Geeta
>
> > --
>
> - Show quoted text -
Geeta Mehan
May 26, 2009, 6:22:50 PM5/26/09
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I stopped by and dropped off all the stuff a little while ago .
Thanks Amsu
Geeta Mehan
Jun 14, 2009, 5:29:44 PM6/14/09
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Amsu
I have had enquiry from 2 families who need live in help for help with some housework/cooling etc and for some help with parents in one case(they are independant and just need somebody to be around) and the other has young kids.
I was wondering who I can contact re this .Please let me know .
Thanks
Geeta
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