Ram Sundash is a business owner who owns a boutique and tailoring shop in Columbus, Ohio. He talks about tailoring while living in Bhutan, Nepal, Texas, and Ohio. Sundash is committed to helping the community through his skills as he actively strives to sustain his business as a new American.
Sita narrates her story of being a daughter and mother. Fleeing Bhutan as a young girl, she faced hardships while living and working in Nepal as a refugee. Her story captures the complicated relationships and experiences that come with being a new immigrant in the United States.
Jagaran Monthly Newsletter
Jagaran is a monthly Nepali newsletter from Central Ohio by and for Bhutanese refugees. The articles in the newspapers discuss dynamics of the Bhutanese diaspora and range in themes from mental health, reparations, new American identities, community events, and resources. This issue was published on March 20th, 2023.
