Suhag Shukla, Co-Founder, and Exec Director, Hindu American Foundation
- Suhag Shukla is the Co-Founder and Exec Director of the Hindu American Foundation (HAF).
- She is actively involved with Chinmaya Mission.
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Overview
In a world of diverse cultures and belief systems, the Hindu American Foundation (HAF) stands as a beacon of education, advocacy, and empowerment. As a nonpartisan organization, HAF has set itself apart by operating on a professionalized model, placing education and advocacy at the forefront of its mission. In this episode, Suhag Shukla talks about The Hindu American Foundation’s journey.
00:32- About Suhag Shukla
- Suhag Shukla is the Co-Founder and Exec Director of the Hindu American Foundation (HAF).
- She is actively involved with Chinmaya Mission.
- She serves on the board of the Bhutanese American Organization of Philadelphia.
- Suhag is also the thought partner for the Interfaith Centre of Greater Philadelphia’s Paths to Understanding Public Art Initiative.
- She has been named one of twelve “faith leaders to watch in 2017” by the Centre for American Progress.
03:03- About Hindu American Foundation (HAF)
- The Hindu American Foundation is a nonpartisan education and advocacy organization.
- We are different because we operate on a professionalized model.
- When the co-founders came together, we recognized the importance of prioritizing education and advocacy.
- We believed that having a full-time professional staff dedicated to carrying out our mission was crucial.
- As second-generation Hindu Americans, we grew up with influences from both Eastern and Western cultures.
- We realized that Hindu contributions and understandings were often misunderstood by the larger American society.
- Looking at how other communities like the Jewish and Christian communities addressed similar misrepresentations or misunderstandings, we saw the need to create institutions that could develop subject expertise and provide education and advocacy for our community. That’s how we began our journey.
10:50- How does HAF approach issues related to religious freedom and discrimination?
- Recognizing discrimination is key to fighting it. In our largely immigrant community, many people lack awareness of their rights.
- Through training on rights and responsibilities, we empower individuals and educate employers and first responders.
- Our goal is to promote cultural sensitivity, religious freedom, and the separation of church and state.
- By actively participating in relevant cases, we advocate for a pluralistic society in the United States.
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- Suhag Shukla is the Co-Founder and Exec Director of the Hindu American Foundation (HAF).
- She is actively involved with Chinmaya Mission.
- She serves on the board of the Bhutanese American Organization of Philadelphia.
- Suhag is also the thought partner for the Interfaith Centre of Greater Philadelphia’s Paths to Understanding Public Art Initiative.
- She has been named one of twelve “faith leaders to watch in 2017” by the Centre for American Progress.
