Anand's Life Story

Anand was the only child to prosperous parents and grew up in a bustling city. She often dreamed of visiting an idyllic island or forest and also hoped to move overseas one day. In April 2002, at the age of 23, she achieved both goals by moving to New Zealand. At the time, Auckland was home to a rapidly growing Chinese community. But many new arrivals battled with feelings of isolation. Those like Anand who had difficulty speaking English struggled even more.