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Desai Foundation celebrates ‘Diwali on the Hudson’

in New York City to empower women in rural India

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NEW YORK, NY

elebrities, creators and supporters celebrat-
ed Diwali at Desai Foundation’s 11th annual
CDiwali on the Hudson. The event was held
on October 17th at HK Hall in New York City. In
attendance was Jay Sean (Artist), Thara Natalie
(Manager/Yoga), Ami Sheth (Actor), Veyah (Art-
ist), Karam Hinduja (SP Hinduja Bank), Meah
Pace (Artist), Ari Afsar (Broadway Star), Aparna
Shewakramani (Indian Match Making), Sway Bha-
tia (Actress), Sindhya Valloppillil (entrepreneur/
Writer), Monica Dogra (American musician and
actress), Krishna Subramanian (Entrepreneur),
Gayatri Bhal (performer), and many others.
All proceeds from the annual fundraiser go to
support The Desai Foundation’s efforts to improve
the health and livelihoods of over 9 million women
and children in India. New York City Public Advo-
cate Jumaane Williams honored The Desai Foun-
dation for its impactful programs, including the
Asani Sanitary Napkin Program and Heroes for
Humanity, which empower women, elevate health,
and foster unity during the annual Diwali on the
Hudson celebration.
“This event means so much to us, and to this to have so much support from this community to Desi Galli, Nandansons, Ranavat, Tribe Bohemi-
community. It’s a joyful celebration of Diwa- build these programs. an, Rampur Whiskey, 1947 Premium Lager, Naidu
li, which has become such a fabric of New York This year’s event took on special significance Wines, Malai, Spicewell, Kulture Khazana, Kolkata
City. And a reminder that Diwali is about light as Diwali became a New York City public school Chai Co, Stitched Sweets, Brook37, Cardoz Lega-
over darkness, and good over evil. An opportuni- holiday last year. U.S. lawmakers have also intro- cy, Burlap and Barrel, Dagne Dover, Anjali’s Cup,
ty for people to connect and celebrate! We raise duced a bill that, if passed, will mandate federal DJ Suhel, and No Days Wasted. Past events have
funds every year to support the women and girls recognition of the Hindu “Festival of Lights.” featured performances by Raja Kumari, DJ Suhel,
of rural communities in India focused on health, The Desai Foundation’s long-standing Diwa- Karsh Kale, Kutti Gang, Zarna Garg, Falu, Resis-
livelihood and menstrual equity. We feel honored li on the Hudson partners and sponsors include tance Revival Chorus, Rhea Raj and Payal Kadakia.

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