Dear President Trump, On behalf of the Indian American community, the Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies (FIIDS) would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations on your historic victory and remarkable resiliency in this election. Your leadership and deep connection with the American people have culminated in this extraordinary […]
Year: 2024
FIIDS appeals to registered Indo-Americans to vote #IndoAmericanVotesMatter Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies (FIIDS) Launched #IndoAmericanVotesMatter campaign for US Election 2024 The Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies (FIIDS), a U.S.-based non-profit institution for policy research and awareness, launched the #IndoAmericanVotesMatter campaign to increase the participation of […]
Appeal to Indian American community : Write/call an appeal email/letter to your house of representative: Here are instructions and email template: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_-4ZdRUD8bTf1P-RGKZx_uR9SECbao_jAJTmJBCUVas Press Release: FIIDS Calls for Immediate Action on Crisis in Bangladesh Date: 7th August Location: Washington D.C. Contact: Khanderao Kand khanderao@fiids-usa.org The Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora […]
Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies (FIIDS) celebrates the resiliency of the US and Indian Democracies[Milpitas, 07/28/2024] – On the occasion of independence days of the US and India, the Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies (FIIDS) hosted an august gathering of esteemed elected leaders and community leaders […]
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 […]