When Philanthropy and Seva Come Naturally

credit: Pomerene Center for the Arts

Indian Americans' commitment to philanthropy was the first-ever India Giving Day held on March 2, 2023.

Young Hindu professionals go to remote places in Africa and India to help with whatever skills they have aquired.

During the war in Ukraine where many Indian students were stuck, on the request of PM Modi devotees of BAPS travelled to Ukraine and ran a free kitchen for everyone not just Indian's.

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