Although Nepali men have had a long history of going abroad for work, with mass employment in British and Indian Armies, Nepal is developing itself into a remittance-dependent economy. As more than, 630, 000 Nepalese immigrated abroad last year, which was more than the number during pre-pandemic.

Nepalese going abroad to escape the ailing economy of their country is a great source of remittance. Youths working abroad, channel a huge source of income for the government in the form of tax. Considering the benefits of foreign employment, the Nepal government has made deals with nations to provide them with employees.

Many people consider political instability and lack of good leadership in Nepal as the major reason to immigrate for a safer future for themselves and their families. Nepalese currently living and working abroad are overwhelmingly youths which clearly portrays the dissatisfaction among the younger generation of Nepalis towards the situation of the nation. Youth activist Suyog Dhakal who believes youths should be involved in politics to change the current situation of the country themselves, says “ Politics for me is a thirst, and we must give that quest to forthcoming generations. If not, every child born in Nepal will only dream to finish high school and apply for a passport to fly abroad.”