India Philanthropy Alliance

09/24/2026

Meet theHigh School finalists of the 2026 Youth Essay Competition.

From water insecurity, menstrual equity, healthcare,education, livelihoods, artisans' rights, childhood agency, and rebuilding Kashmir, these young voices offer thoughtful perspectives on the issues shaping India's future.

Congratulations to all our finalists! https://www.indiaphilanthropyalliance.org/2026-essay-winners-announced

09/23/2026

From thoughtful perspectives to powerful ideas, this year’s Youth Essay Competition brought forward an inspiring generation of young
voices. ​

A heartfelt congratulations to our High School Winner, ADITI SOHAM, and Middle School Winner, NAGA PRERANI KASULA. ​

A special congratulations as well to our High School Runner-up, VEDANTH ANANTH, and Middle School Runner-up, ADHITRI
SETHURAGHAVAN, for their outstanding essays. ​

And a big thank you to every student who shared their thoughts and took part in the competition. ​

Swipe through to celebrate this year’s young writers and read their exceptional
essays here https://www.indiaphilanthropyalliance.org/2026-essay-winners-announced

09/19/2026

Registration is open for the Indiaspora & IPA Philanthropy Summit 2026, taking place in Dallas, Texas, on September 28-29.

The Summit convenes nonprofit leaders, foundation representatives, and philanthropists to discuss the strengthening of partnerships across the India-U.S. philanthropic sector.

Register here: https://luma.com/pvocl5vc

09/17/2026

We’re proud to announce Neha Gupta as the 2026 Deepak Raj Rising Star Award winner, recognizing an emerging Indian American leader whose career brings together education, philanthropy, leadership, and community-building.

As the Executive Director of Teach For India U.S. and a dedicated member of the India Philanthropy Alliance board, Neha brings exceptional leadership to the philanthropic sector. Her work mobilizes vital resources and global support for educational equity, strengthening the systems and institutions that expand opportunities for children across India.

The Deepak Raj Rising Star Award recognizes emerging Indian-American leaders whose vision, collaboration, and commitment to service are driving meaningful progress across communities.

Learn more and read about the award: https://www.indiaphilanthropyalliance.org/2026-deepak-raj-award

09/14/2026

A time to come together, celebrate traditions, and cherish the bonds that bring us closer.

Wishing our India Philanthropy Alliance community a blessed and joyous Ganesh Chaturthi.

09/12/2026

We are honored to see the India Philanthropy Alliance’s 7th Annual Youth Essay Competition featured in India New England highlighting this year’s winning students and the ideas they brought to the page.

From thoughtful research to original perspectives on India’s future, the competition gives young voices a platform to explore, question, and engage with the many dimensions of philanthropy and social impact.

Read the India New England feature: https://indianewengland.com/india-philanthropy-alliance-names-winners-of-7th-annual-youth-essay-competition/

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Young writers from across the United States are being recognized for their ideas on some of the most pressing social challenges facing India as the India Philanthropy …

09/11/2026

We are honored to see the India Philanthropy Alliance’s Youth Essay Competition featured in The Conversation Global as an example of how diaspora communities are cultivating a culture of giving among the next generation.

By inviting young Indian Americans to research, reflect, and propose thoughtful solutions for India, the competition shows how diaspora philanthropy can extend beyond giving today to nurturing the voices and ideas that will shape tomorrow.

Read the full article in The Conversation: https://theconversation.com/how-diaspora-groups-in-the-us-are-responding-to-disasters-in-nepal-colombia-venezuela-and-other-homelands-291515

While small in scale, these groups are well positioned to respond quickly to disaster relief efforts.

09/11/2026

We extend our warm congratulations to India Philanthropy Alliance board member and Founder of Project ECHO, Dr. Sanjeev Arora, on being recognized as a Health Equity Honoree in the 2026 Fierce 50 by Fierce Pharma.

The Fierce 50 is a recognition given by FierceBiotech, Fierce Pharma Marketing , and Fierce Healthcare.

This honor highlights Dr. Arora's pioneering work in democratizing specialty medical expertise and building collaborative networks that connect underserved populations with critical healthcare.

Through decades of dedication and systems-level innovation, Dr. Arora continues to demonstrate the profound impact of scaling effective solutions across communities.

Read more about his recognition here: https://www.fiercepharma.com/fierce-50/sanjeev-arora

09/10/2026

The moment we’ve been waiting for is here! ​

​The Youth Essay Competition 2026 results are officially out. Congratulations to all the winners and finalists whose thoughtful writing, bold ideas, and unique perspectives made this year’s competition truly special.​
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We are grateful to this year’s judges and the competition's sponsors: Sehgal Foundation (S M Sehgal Foundation), Ujala Foundation, Gupta Giving Fund, and Mamta Bhandari.​

​To see the winners and read their essays, Link in bio.

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09/05/2026

The Indiaspora & IPA Philanthropy Summit 2026 brings together philanthropists, nonprofit leaders, changemakers, and allies committed to advancing philanthropy and social impact in India.

Join the community. Share ideas. Build connections. Be a part of the movement, driving a meaningful impact.

Register now and secure your spot. https://luma.com/pvocl5vc