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| Born | Divesh Sareen October 4, 1986 Punjab, India |
| Occupation | Author, Entrepreneur, Community Leader |
| Citizenship | Australia |
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Divesh Sareen (born 1986) is an Australian-Indian author, entrepreneur, and community leader known for his contributions to migrant advocacy and leadership initiatives. He is the founder of the Migrants Life Foundation, an organisation focused on celebrating and supporting the diverse stories of migrants in Australia. Sareen’s career spans various fields, including business, public speaking, and literature, with his work centred on cultural diversity, community development, and entrepreneurship.
Early Life and Education
editDivesh studied his Bachelor of Business Administration from PCTE Group of Institutes, in India and moved to Australia to study Master of Information Technology from Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne. After the move, he became involved in initiatives supporting migrant communities.[1] He has publicly shared his personal experiences as an immigrant, reflecting on the challenges and opportunities immigrants face in a new country. [2] Sareen's educational background includes studies in leadership and entrepreneurship, influencing his professional and advocacy endeavours.[3]
Entrepreneurship
editSareen has consulted for various startups and scale-ups, focusing on product development and technology. He emphasises the value of practical business knowledge in complementing formal education. His entrepreneurial efforts primarily aim to support business growth and innovation.[4][5][6]
Migrants Life Foundation
editIn 2024, Sareen founded the Migrants Life Foundation, a non-profit organisation aimed at promoting cultural understanding and community cohesion through the sharing of migrant stories. The foundation organises events, including exhibitions, panel discussions, and cultural performances, which bring together people from diverse backgrounds.
The foundation’s Migrants Life 2025 Exhibition will showcase personal stories of migrants to Australia, providing a platform for underrepresented voices and promoting intercultural dialogue. The foundation also developed a digital platform that includes a community space for migrants, featuring resources and connections through an app and a website. The foundation’s work focuses on using storytelling to foster empathy and mutual respect between different cultures.[7][8]
Migrants Circle App
editIn 2024, Sareen launched the Migrants Circle App as a social platform for Migrants to help bridge borders and build bonds.[9]
Publication and Public Speaking
editSareen is the author of The Indian Mate Volume 1 & 2, the books explore his experiences as an immigrant in Australia. He frequently speaks on topics related to leadership, personal growth, and the migrant experience. His public engagements often draw on his personal journey as well as the stories of others he has encountered through his foundation and community work.[10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17]
Divesh has published two books:
- The Indian Mate Volume 1: A journey from namaste to howrya. Melbourne: PUBLISH CENTRAL, 2023. ISBN 978-1591846444.[18]
- The Indian Mate Volume 2: A journey from namaste to howrya. Melbourne: PUBLISH CENTRAL, 2023. ISBN 978-1922764423.[19]
Community Leadership
editIn 2024, Sareen announced his candidacy for the Lyster Ward Council Elections, advocating for greater support for migrants and promoting initiatives that encourage diversity and inclusion at the local government level.[20]
References
edit- ^ "Migrants Life Exhibition with Brett Lee & Divesh Sareen". Federation Square.
- ^ "Divesh Sareen takes you on a journey with The Indian Mate". The Indian Sun.
- ^ "Divesh Sareen's commitment to connecting communities". Star Mail.
- ^ "Spectrum Real Estate launches virtual inspections". Real Estate Business.
- ^ "Migrants Circle - Bridging Borders, Building Bonds". Migrants Circle.
- ^ "Who is Divesh Sareen". After The Why.
- ^ "Migrants Life - People who belong to more than one nation". Migrants Life.
- ^ "MIGRANTS LIFE Event 2024". Migrants Life.
- ^ "MIGRANTS CIRCLE APP". Migrants Circle.
- ^ "From Obscurity To Triumph". G'day India.
- ^ "Author Talk: Divesh Sareen". Kingston Library Events.
- ^ "The Indian Mate _The journey from Namaste to How-r-ya". SBS.
- ^ "BOOKS BY DIVESH SAREEN". Dymocks.
- ^ "BOOKS BY DIVESH SAREEN". Booktopia.
- ^ "BOOKS BY DIVESH SAREEN". Queensland Book Depot.
- ^ "BOOKS BY DIVESH SAREEN". Angus & Robertson.
- ^ "BOOKS BY DIVESH SAREEN". Barnes & Noble.
- ^ "The Indian Mate Volume 1". Booktopia.
- ^ "The Indian Mate Volume 2". Booktopia.
- ^ "Yarra Ranges Shire Council election candidates". Victorian Electoral Commission.