Ekal New Hampshire Raises Support for 75 Schools at Inaugural Fundraiser
NASHUA, N.H. — Ekal Vidyalaya New Hampshire raised support for 75 schools serving more than 2,000 children in rural and underserved communities in India during its inaugural fundraiser, Assi Nabbe Poore Sau, held September 13 at Nashua High School North.
The event was organized under the leadership of Aarti Khurana, president of the Ekal New Hampshire Chapter, with guidance and support from Manisha Jain, executive director of Ekal USA, and Parveen Minocha, Northeast regional president. Volunteers and community members helped coordinate the afternoon’s activities.
Nashua community leaders Dr. Kedar Gupta and Renu Gupta attended as chief guests.
The program featured DinCheck performing Bollywood music from the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s. The performance also marked the group’s 100th live show, coinciding with the 25th anniversary year of Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation USA.
Sponsors included Poppy’s Paintings & Writings by Poppy Charnalia, the gold sponsor; Dr. Tej Dhakar, a professor at Southern New Hampshire University, the silver sponsor; and Padma Sonti Homes by Padma Sonti, the bronze sponsor. Local vendors also supported the event.
Ekal Youth Leaders, working with Youth Director Rakhi Grover, helped manage registration, refreshments and guest coordination. They also shared information about Ekal’s youth initiatives and opportunities for young people to get involved.
The fundraiser marked the beginning of the New Hampshire chapter’s efforts to mobilize local support for education in rural India.
