Indian Organizations & Sources Used for the Website

Indian Organizations Located in the US

Our founders of Indian immigrants came to America's work force. Exposed to many challenges, they created organizations to help the Indian community face those challenges, and loneliness is sadly a part in this work. As we had many immigrants come from India, they organized various community groups. Over the years, the Indian American community has become one of the largest and most well-established Asian American groups in the nation. Due to this, there are more organizations, especially in the South US, than ever before.

Indian American Network Association (IANA)

A national organization that supports Indian Americans through cultural programs, advocacy, and community building across the United States.

National Federation of Indian Associations (NFIA)

One of the oldest and largest umbrella organizations for Indian Americans, promoting Indian culture, heritage, and civic engagement.

Global Organization of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO)

A global network connecting people of Indian origin worldwide to foster economic, cultural, and social ties with India.

While there are many more organizations, these are the most notable and well known. All of these organizations have one thing in common: bringing people together and that's what makes them special. By involving people from many different backgrounds and celebrating a variety of cultures, they help create a strong, welcoming, and diverse community. This sense of connection and inclusivity is what makes our community truly special.

Reference

Sources & Citations

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