India Giving Day Event Schedule

Stay tuned to this page to learn about upcoming events that will be happening around the U.S., both in-person and online, to celebrate India Giving Day.


Online Events

Sunday, March 2, 11:00am ET Cooking with Saira Malhotra, Co-Founder of Dancing Elephant. Join Chef Saira and friends for a flavor packed cooking class where we celebrate India in a way that's fresh, fun, and easy to recreate at home! The cooking class is free. Donations to the India Development Fund are encouraged. Register here.

Sunday March 9, 8:30 am to 10:00 am ET - NYTimes Read-Along with Manisha Bharti and Sree Sreenivasan. Join Manisha and Sree to hear selections of the NYTimes headlines and Manisha talk about India Giving Day, the India Philanthropy Alliance, and points along her professional journey. Click here to join 

Sunday March 9, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm PT - Connecting Over a Cause- Virtual Speed Dating. Join us to celebrate India Giving Day in a fun and meaningful way. This event is all about connecting with like-minded singles. Get ready to meet new people, have engaging conversations, and support a great initiative. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to connect and contribute! Register here.

Thursday, March 13, 9:00 pm to 9:45 pm ET - Arogya World is hosting its 15th birthday celebrations to share the progress it has made in its fight against diabetes. Register here.

Friday, March 14, 11:00 am to 11:45 am ET - Join Vibha for the virtual screening and YouTube launch of "The Audacity to Dream" a powerful short documentary on how access to quality education changed the life of Manisha, a young girl from rural South India. celebrating India Giving Day.  Register here.

Friday, March 14, 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm ET - We are excited to invite you to One4India, an inspiring virtual event bringing together two powerful grassroots organizations—OBLF (One Billion Literates Foundation) and Jhamtse Gatsal—to showcase their transformative work in education, community empowerment, and social impact in India. Click here to join the event.


In-Person Events

Friday, March 7, Sunnyvale, CA, 7:00 pm PT onwardsSing to Empower Her | Celebrate International Women's Day with Drishtee through an evening of music and empowerment. Join us for a fun-filled karaoke night at Urban Grill. Register here.

Saturday, March 8 - New York, NY - an awareness and fundraising event at a Tribeca loft from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm ET to celebrate India Giving Day and raise funds for Manzil. Hosted by Amrit Dhir. To register, please contact Amrit preferably via WhatsApp 818-515-2380.

Saturday, March 8, Gaithersburg, MD - Music concert for Ek Kadam Aur's Arunodaya (Sunrise) program for the education of blind children. Sur Dhanuk Desi and Malhaar Band join forces for this show. Register here. 

Sunday, March 9, 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm PT,  Sunnyvale, CA – Professional Speed Networking | Connect, collaborate, and expand your network in a dynamic setting. Join Dhristee at Off the Rails, 111 S. Murphy Ave. Register here.

Wednesday, March 12, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm CT, Irving, TX - Join Akanksha Education Fund, American India Foundation, Ashoka, Community Pure Water, Miracle Foundation, Pratham, Vibha, Vicente Ferrer Foundation, and others for an evening to celebrate India Giving Day, and raise awareness and support for social causes in India. RSVP here.

Thursday, March 13, 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm ET - Join Teach for India, U.S., Vicente Ferrer Foundation, Community Pure Water, and Parity lab for a Holi night for women in New Jersey. They are hosting an unforgettable evening of live DJ, dinner, dance, and the vibrant spirit of Holi. Register here. Enter discount code IGD for $15 off the ticket price.

Friday, March 14, Sunnyvale, CA - Join Pallium India USA from 6:30 pm PT onwards for the "Comedy for Compassion", a live show and dinner with Dhaya Lakshminarayanan, stand up comedian, writer and T.V. host. Book your tickets here.

Sunday, March 23, Atlanta, GA - Vibha in partnership with India Philanthropy Alliance, is hosting "Changemakers Connect" to bring together nonprofit organizations and social innovators from Atlanta for an evening of meaningful networking and collaboration. RSVP here.

Sunday, March 30, Watertown, MA - Vibha Boston is thrilled to invite you to Changemakers Connect: A Nonprofit Networking Free Event. This event is a unique opportunity to foster collaboration, share missions, and build meaningful connections within the nonprofit community in celebration of India Giving Day. Register here by March 22.