What happens when a group of dedicated and motivated youth comes together for a common purpose?
The result is Vision For Motivation (VFM), a Community organisation working for the betterment and welfare of International Nepalese Students.
The organisation was established by Mr Mahesh Prasai (Max Babu) along with the 12 executive members. The foundation of the organisation was definitely laid by the first executive body. Without them, the organisation would never have come to its current standing..
Till date, VFM has conducted several events and programs for the betterment of the Nepalese International Students. Activities done by the organisation can be classified into the following heads.
- Employment: One of the biggest struggles of students is a job, So we are striving to help newcomers to understand the Australian work culture, skills on demand, and their work right to get their first job in Australia.
- Culture: We have established the VFM cultural team to give a sense of being, belonging, and becoming for International Nepalese Students. Thereby, Develop cultural competence by connecting to wider Australian communities through culture.
- Awareness and Workshops: We have been conducting beach safety workshops and mental health workshops to aware and educate international students.
- Counseling: We have been organizing events to counsel mentally disturbed and depressed students. Most Importantly, We have been helping the student to connect to the large Australian organizations like Mind, Beyond Blue for getting the help that they need.
- Charities/ Social event- We have been conducting various cultural activities to establish a sense of belonging for Nepalese Students. Moreover, we have been helping them to extend their networks and connections so that they can keep moving forward in life.