On June 13th, the Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies (FIIDS) hosted a successful US India Summit at Capitol Hill, featuring impactful advocacy and discussions on key policy issues. FIIDS Chief of Policy and Strategy, Khanderao Kand, highlighted their effective campaign, where, “over 135 Indian American delegates from 22 […]
On June 13th, the Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies (FIIDS) hosted a successful US India Summit at Capitol Hill, featuring impactful advocacy and discussions on key policy issues. Over 135 Indian American delegates from 22 states met with more than 83 elected officials from 35 states. They addressed […]
Saturday 11 May 2pm EST (11 am PST) Online Panel Factual Analysis of USCIRF 2023 Report vs facts: India and South Asia Saturday 11th May 2pm EST (11 am PST) Online Panel Topic: Factual Analysis of USCIRF 2023 Report vs facts: India and South Asia Panelists: Arif Aajakia (Pakistan-origin Human Rights Activist), Mohan Sonti (FIIDS Analyst), Devashri Khadke (FIIDS Analyst and Liaison Manager), […]
Press Release: Different agencies, Universities as well as Students organizations should work towards addressing the spike in the deaths of Indian origin Students in the US(If you are an Indian student currently studying in any university in the US, please visit the bottom of this page to fill the survey.) […]
===================================================================FIIDS offers an online Certificate Program in Civic Engagement and Leadership as a cohort education and internship program for high school students. This unique program blends skills development with education, providing an excellent opportunity for high school students (from 10th grade) to understand and experience public policy making, civic engagement, […]
Congressional Works and Policy Studies (CWPS) Internship program for undergrad and grad students Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies (FIIDS) Congressional Works and Policy Studies Internship program offers internships to energetic and self-motivated undergraduate students looking to increase their experience in public policy, service and leadership. The Indo-American Internship […]
FACT SHEET on India’s Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) (Image source and Credit – Reuters) As the US being stewards of democratic principles and human rights, within the context of the profoundly consequential partnership between the United States and India in the 21st century, we diligently scrutinize developments impacting both nations. […]
Event Videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSK1U-UZJglfGAio3xnXAytgJ6nPECIS3 Tech Immigration Summit: Past Event News Coverage: https://m.economictimes.com/nri/latest-updates/us-lawmakers-call-for-addressing-green-card-backlog-and-resolving-h-1b-issues-at-immigration-summit/articleshow/108429767.cms https://www.indiatoday.in/world/indians-abroad/story/green-card-backlog-h1b-visa-tech-immigration-summit-us-policy-democrats-republicans-indian-diaspora-2513924-2024-03-12 https://www.firstpost.com/world/us-lawmaker-advocates-for-removal-of-green-card-quota-for-highly-qualified-indian-professionals-13748269.html Organized by the Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora (FIIDS) Date: Monday, March 11th Time: 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM Location: Rayburn House, Capitol Hill Topic “The Tech Immigration Policies and their role in Bolstering the US […]
Indians In Canada Under Attacks and Terror Threats : Facts, Analysis and Actions FIIDS Online Panel on Situation of Indians in Canada under attacks and terror threats: On the background of the latest terror threat by SFI extremist Gurpat Pannu warning not to fly by Air India on 19th Nov […]
31st Oct 2023 FIIDS Appeals to the United Nations, the United States, and the international community to condemn and halt Pakistan’s deportation of over million Afghans. The Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies (FIIDS) condemns the Islamic Republic of Pakistan’s planned forced deportation of over a million Afghans starting November […]