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.

Our first India Giving Day event has already taken place in on February 8 in Los Angeles, California. Akanksha Education Fund partnered with Leela Dance Company to host Chai and Conversations where guests enjoyed a dance performance by Leela Dance Collective, followed by a conversation on the role of the arts in empowering young people. 

Online Events

Friday, March 6, In honor of International Women’s Day, AIF is thrilled to bring together a panel of distinguished women leaders shaping the future of artificial intelligence–and redefining what ethical, inclusive progress looks like when leadership is rooted in purpose. Register here

Saturday, March 7, A Webinar on "Raising Palliative Care Awareness among the Indian Diaspora". Contact: Ashley Elenjickal

Saturday, March 7, AID is presenting "Mile Sur Mera Tumhara" - Voices of the people a Grassroots development discussion. Event Flyer

Sunday, March 8, Checkmate for Palliative Care is an online Chess Tournament organized on Lychess.org platform to raise awareness of Palliative Care needs and raise funds. Contact: Rajesh Nanoo rajesh@palliumindiausa.org

Monday, March 9, Pratham USA is proud to present The Changemaker Series, a dynamic virtual campaign. Join us for Playing for the Future: A Conversation with Unmukt Chand, Major League Cricketer. Register Here.

Thursday, March 12, Udhyam Learning Foundation This event will be a small-group online "Coffee Chat" focused on the motivations and meaning behind giving back to India. Contact: Pragya Raj Singh

Friday, March 13, 3-6pm ET, Join us for INDIA GIVING DAY LIVE! as Alex Counts, Sree Sreenivasan, Manisha Bharti, and Neha Gupta welcome guests Vijay Amritraj, MR Rangaswami, Deepak Raj, Isheeta Ganguly, and more! Pose a question to one of the hosts, or guests, from the comfort of your living room. Better yet, host a watch party and invite your friends! Feel free to stop by for a short visit or stay for the duration. All are welcome. 
Stay tuned to this page for details.

Sunday, March 15, VIBHA is hosting an online event, Teaching AI and Agentic AI and job related courses to secure jobs. Contact: Vibha Shah

In-Person Events

Sunday, March 1, NYC, 11am - 1pm Samosas and Mimosas | Join Arogya World's innovative approach to Diabetes prevention and celebrating India Giving Day, ft Chef Palak Patel. Contact: Ashwini Somasundaram, ashwini.som@gmail.com

Sunday, March 1, Morrisville, NC 3pm - 5pm Sips and Spices | Join VIBHA and Association for India's Development for an event to bring together nonprofit leaders, volunteers and community partners. Contact: Ashwini Kumar, ashwini.kumar@vibha.org

Thursday, March 5, Dallas, TX Local organizations involved with the India Philanthropy Alliance will host a gathering for potential supporters to come together, learn more about IPA and the individual organizations, and contribute towards their IGD Campaigns. Contact: Keerti Kharod keerti@akankshafund.org

Thursday, March 5, San Francisco, CA Please join the Pratham San Francisco Young Professionals Board at Toy Soldier in San Francisco in celebration of India Giving Day. Contact: Maggie Walsh mwalsh@prathamusa.org

Thursday, March 5, Dallas-Fort Worth, TX India Giving Day Dallas Collaborative Gathering. 6:00–8:30 p.m. CST Hackberry Creek Country Club. Event details & RSVP

Saturday, March 7, Germantown, MD Ek Kadam Aur Foundation is hosting a charity musical concert, in association with Sur Dhanuk Desi and DMV Desi Band. To learn more and register

Saturday, March 7, San Diego, CA Grow Further will partner with TiE San Diego to host an in-person India Giving Day gathering to showcase how small, targeted research grants support agricultural innovation and strengthen food security in India. Contact: Jennifer Dine

Sunday, March 8, Houston, TX Panel discussion on nutrition, mental health, and education. To learn more & RSVP

Sunday, March 8, Austin, TX Garden to Giving. This intergenerational community gathering will bring together families, elders, youth, and volunteers at a local community garden to celebrate India Giving Day 2026. Contact Megha Uppal

Sunday, March 8, Pearland TX. the TeenAIDers (Houston Chapter) in partnership with Vibha and local community organization Mantra Pearland invite local teens to discuss issues affecting youth health and wellbeing both locally and in India. Contact Rashim.Singh

Wednesday, March 11, Fairfax, VA VFF USA will host a community-centered India Giving Day event focused on the connection between spirituality and giving. The program will feature a guided meditation and yoga session led by Sister Jenna. Contact: Ushree Roy

Thursday, March 12, Marlton, New Jersey VFF and a local youth volunteer are hosting a community fundraising event. Contact: Smita Charles

Thursday, March 12, NYC A silent auction and philanthropy presentation hosted at a loft space in Tribeca, all proceeds will go to Manzil, a Delhi-based non-profit supporting youth. Contact: Amrit Dhir amritdhir@gmail.com

Friday, March 13, Austin, TX ATREE USA and ASAN (American South Asian Network) are co-hosting an SXSW-adjacent event in Austin, TX on India Giving Day. Contact: Jonathan Seefeldt jseefeldt@atreeusa.org

Friday, March 13, Frisco, TX  Vincente Ferrer Foundation USA is hosting a benefit concert featuring live performances with unique fusion music.  Contact: Srila Gangalakunta srilag@gmail.com

Friday, March 13, Dallas, TX  Strings of Hope: A Musical Fundraiser. Organized by SwarTarang, a Dallas-based org that champions the performance and preservation of Indian classical performing arts, this is a concert that will have live performances by Shakir Khan on sitar and Harshad Kanetkar on tabla. Partial ticket sales will help support Akanksha Education Fund.  To learn more and purchase your tickets: myindiaglobal.com/Strings-of-Hope

Saturday, March 14, Atlanta, GA Screening of the documentary "The Brown Heart" created by Drs. Nirmal & Renu Joshi. This riveting film examines heart disease risk factors unique to South Asians and what we can do about it. Contact: Ashwini Somasundaram, ashwini.som@gmail.com

Saturday, March 14, New York City, NY  Rhythms for a Cause. Join us for an intimate afternoon jam with percussionists from South Asia and the Middle East/North Africa, gathered at a beloved local café in the spirit of India Giving Day 2026. Contact: Chiropriya Dasgupta. chiropriya@drishtee.in

Sunday, March 15, Fremont, CA A Walkathon organized by Pallium India Inc, in partnership with Vanitha and Relief From Cancer, to raise funds and to raise awareness among the Indian diaspora on Palliative Care. Contact: Rajesh Nanoo, rajesh@palliumindiausa.org

Sunday, March 15, New Jersey Color The World With Good - India Giving Day Holi Fest 2026 Contact: Neha Gupta, neha@teachforindiaus.org

Thursday, March 26, NYC  Akanksha Education Fund is hosting a "Music of India" evening mixer for South Asian young professionals. Contact: Kirtana Bavanaka, kirtana934@gmail.com

Saturday, March 28, Palo Alto, California  The American Indian Foundation's youth ambassador program is hosting a cultural bake sale at a local library. Contact: Diya Daryanani, diyasf01@gmail.com

Sunday, March 29, West Newton, MA  Join Vibha Boston for a Changemakers Connect Event. More info and registration.

Tuesday, March 31, San Francisco, CA  AIF Bay Area Young Professionals are hosting is a fireside chat and networking evening in partnership with WestBridge Capital, titled Culture, Community, Capital: An Evening at the Intersection of US–India Tech & Impact. Contact: Arthi Krishna