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Devoted father
Shiv and Iva are at the centre of Nizi's world. Every giving drive carries their name — sharing their light with children everywhere, no matter the distance.
His Journey
About Nizi Bhandari
A boy from New Delhi who crossed the world alone at 19 — and turned hard work, gratitude and love into a life that now lifts hundreds of children.
In short
Self-made, and giving it forward
Nizi Bhandari's story is one of grit and gratitude. He built everything he has from the ground up — working multiple jobs while studying full-time, paying his own way, and earning top marks. Today he channels that same determination into his children, his businesses, and children in need across the Philippines.
Father to Shiv and Iva. Philanthropist. Serial entrepreneur and investor.
The journey
From New Delhi to a life of giving
The beginning · New Delhi
Born in New Delhi
Nizi's story begins in India's capital — the roots of a boy who would one day travel the world to chase his potential.
School years · Mumbai
Growing up and studying in Mumbai
He spent his formative years in Mumbai, where ambition and a hunger to do more than expected began to take shape.
Age 19 · Melbourne
A leap across the world — alone
At just 19, Nizi moved to Melbourne on his own to find his path. No safety net — only self-belief and a willingness to outwork everyone in the room.
University · Deakin
Master of Accounting, Deakin University
He worked three part-time jobs while studying full-time, paying every fee and debt himself — and still graduated with top scores. Proof of what relentless effort can do.
Career · Fairfax Media
A role at Fairfax Media
His discipline opened doors, landing him a role at Fairfax Media — a foundation of professional experience he would soon build on.
Building · Entrepreneurship
The entrepreneur & investor
Nizi stepped out on his own — founding a digital marketing firm and going on to build and back a range of other businesses as a serial entrepreneur and investor.
Since 2021 · The Philippines & beyond
Giving back to children in need
Nizi has carried out this work since 2021 — pausing through the COVID years, then returning with even more resolve. To date, the Iva and Shiv Foundation has given school supplies to over 7,000 children across the Philippines' remote villages and slum communities — one school, one smile at a time.
What drives him
The three pillars of Nizi Bhandari
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Dedicated philanthropist
Through the Iva and Shiv Foundation, Nizi personally delivers school supplies and encouragement to children across the Davao region of the Philippines.
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Entrepreneur & investor
From Deakin and Fairfax Media to founding a digital marketing firm and backing other ventures — Nizi turns experience into opportunity for others.
"True happiness comes from helping others — and even when we are apart, we can still make the world a brighter place together."— Nizi Bhandari