The Dharma Endowment Fund (DEF) has announced that applications for its 2026 Grants Program are now open. DEF is a nonprofit initiative dedicated to supporting organizations and community projects that …
Charity
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BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha Sets Guinness World Record for Largest Simultaneous Hindu Text Recital by Children
by SAH Staff Reporter 4 minutes readThe grand celebration of His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj’s birthday, the spiritual leader of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, was held on February 2, 2026, in Gujarat, India, drawing more than 200,000 …
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FIA–New England Marks MLK Day with Free Community Health Camp in Massachusetts
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readTo honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through community service, the Foundation of Indian Americans (FIA) New England, along with its partner organizations, organized a free community …
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams Honors Indian American Physician Dr. Hari Shukla with “Key to the City of New York”
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readNew York City Mayor Eric Adams presented the “Key to the City of New York” to Indian American physician, professor, and humanitarian Dr. Hari Shukla during a ceremony held on …
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Arts4All Foundation and LIJ Forest Hills Hospital Honor Olympic Champion Lauren Skye Scruggs
by SAH Staff Reporter 5 minutes readThe Arts4All Foundation, in partnership with Long Island Jewish Forest Hills Hospital, hosted a Community Holiday Meet and Greet and National Human Rights Month Celebration on December 20, 2025, in …
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World Food Movement Expands Student Feeding Program to Washington, D.C. Region, Launches Weekend Meal Kits in Fairfax County
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readWorld Food Movement (WFM), a US-based nonprofit dedicated to “alleviating food insecurity” among students and communities, has announced the expansion of its feeding mission to the Washington, D.C. region, beginning …
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Canada Announces Over $2 Million in Humanitarian Aid for Sri Lanka After Cyclone Ditwah
by Prabhjot Singh 2 minutes readCanada has announced more than $2 million in humanitarian assistance to support emergency relief efforts in Sri Lanka following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah. “The loss of life and …
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How Saree Goes Global Became a Cultural Movement: Uma Global President Shares Insights and Impact
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 8 minutes readIn this exclusive interview with South Asian Herald, Uma Global President, Rita Kakati-Shah shares insights into Saree Goes Global 2025, the international movement celebrating the saree as a symbol of heritage, …
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“Her Voice” Inaugural Charity Gala to Raise Funds for Loudoun Abuse Survivors
by Swetha Venkataramani 4 minutes read“Her Voice,” a nonprofit organization led by local students, will hold its inaugural Charity Gala on December 6, 2025, in Ashburn, Virginia, aiming to raise $8,000 for the Loudoun Abused …
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American Telugu Association Leads Holiday Season Service Efforts Across the US and India
by SAH Staff Reporter 1 minutes readDuring the holiday season, the American Telugu Association (ATA) is carrying out a series of community and charitable initiatives across the United States and India, including food drives, meal preparation …