Out of India in
Washington DC was born out of a larger desire to provide information to
change the existing stereotype of India as an ancient culture: a nation of poverty and squalor and the United States
of America as a
nation of
drugs, sex, guns and
violence.
Out of India is a bridge to friendship between cultures
that influence and are influenced by India.
Some of the broad objectives
that have helped design and shape this initiate are detailed here:
* To present and
promote India, its rich heritage and opportunities to the people of
America while helping Indians in the USA stay connected with their
heritage and culture.
* To help build a
closer and connected community of Indians, out of India.
* To have a forum
to present the achievements and contributions of persons of Indian
origin here in the USA.
* To present and
share research on things Indian by universities, institutions or
any person, anywhere in the world, irrespective of nationality.
* To provide a
space for individuals to participate in discussion of things Indian.
* To address
issues and needs of special segments.
- A growing population of
elderly Indians.
- Indo US youth: second
and third generation.
- Indian women in the USA
- Indians with foreign
spouses and their children.
- Foreign nationals who
have adopted Indian children.
- Persons who are engaged
in trade/business with India.
* To provide
information on emerging business and trade opportunities with India.
* To provide a
space for persons of other nationalities who have had an association
with India to stay connected. For eg. Persons who have worked in India
in the Diplomatic or Foreign Service, with muti-national
companies or the Peace Corps etc.
* To help shift
the traditional concept of India only as an ancient culture and
to present the dynamic modern India, with its phenomenal potential for
growth and opportunities for trade.
* To provide
information on India and happenings that are relevant to Indians
living abroad.
* To create a
resource of information relating to travel and provide technologies
that will facilitate business and trade with India.
* To provide an
opportunity for individuals to use the information as a springboard
for individual pursuits and commerce.
* To help develop
and foster a true friendship, appreciation and understanding between
the people of two great cultures: India and The United States of
America.
(Our goal is to expand and extend this concept to other
cultures in phase II.)
Harriet
Vidyasagar
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