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Sikh Foundation International

http://www.sikhfoundation.org/

The Sikh Foundation, founded in 1967 to promote the heritage and future of Sikhism.

It is a non-profit and non-political charitable organization. The Sikh Foundation was founded in 1967 to promote the heritage and future of Sikhism. Objectives

Pass on the Sikh heritage to the growing Sikh Diaspora in the West, particularly the youth
Introduce the world to the ethics, mysticism, arts, literature and heroism of the Sikhs
Contribute Sikh perspectives to issues of common human conce

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Advance Sikh culture by advancing the tradition of critical and creative thinking that gave birth to the faith
Generate the highest quality resources for the study of Sikhism
Activities

Our projects, sponsorships and collaborations include:
Academic courses, conferences and chairs of Sikh studies at leading universities in the West
Sikh art exhibitions and establishing permanent Sikh art galleries at major museums worldwide. Renovation and Conservation of Historical Sikh monuments. Provide the community with highest quality of educational products on Sikhism such as books, journals, calendars, posters, displays, greeting cards, videos, CD’s, tapes, DVD’s and other Sikh pride building products. We are located at 580 College Avenue
Palo Alto CA 94306 USA
Tel: 650 496 2222
Fax: 650 494 3316
Office hours: 9am to 3pm Mon - Fri

08/31/2026

DEADLINE EXTENDED!!🚨

Due to popular demand, we’ve extended the submission deadline for the Sikh Youth Arts Competition! You now have until midnight on SEPTEMBER 15TH (PST) to enter your art piece.

Good luck, we can’t wait to see what you create! 🍀🎨

08/30/2026

🦜Free tickets now available for the San Francisco premiere of ♥️Heer Waris Shah: A Love Story from Panjab, on Saturday, August 29 at 3:00 PM in the Koret Auditorium at the San Francisco Main Library.
🦚 Bringing together 🎶live music, 🎤English narration, and 🎬original film, it reimagines this great masterpiece of Panjabi literature for contemporary audiences, both Panjabi and non-Panjabi.
🦚 Admission is free, but seating is limited. Please reserve your tickets in advance and share this invitation with friends, family, and anyone who might enjoy discovering this timeless story.
🎟️ Reserve your free tickets on Eventbrite link in bio 🔗

08/18/2026

Don’t miss your chance to win $200!🤑 Submit your creations ASAP for this year’s Sikh Youth Arts Competition.

Find more information through the link in our bio! 🔗

07/27/2026

🎨 Want a chance to win up to $200?

Show us your creativity in this year’s annual Sikh Youth Arts Competition! Whether you paint, draw, sketch, or create digitally, we’re excited to see your work. ✨

📅 Submissions are open now through August 31!
🔗 Enter through the link in our bio.

06/18/2026

ATTENTION ALL YOUNG SIKH ARTISTS! 🎨 🚨

We’re excited to announce that the Sikh Foundation’s Sikh Youth Arts Competition is back!

This year’s theme is: “Depict a contemporary Sikh figure in a way that shows why they inspire you.”

We want to see more than a portrait—we want to see the why. Through your artwork, show how this individual’s actions, values, achievements, or impact inspire you and your community.

👥 Age Groups
• Group 1: Ages 4–10
• Group 2: Ages 11–15
• Group 3: Ages 16–21

🏆 Prizes (for each age group)
🥇 1st Place: $200
🥈 2nd Place: $100
🥉 3rd Place: $50

📅 Submission Deadline: August 31st, 2026 (11:59 PM PT)

🔗 Submit your artwork and view the full guidelines here:
https://forms.gle/4uJuTq9zt7Uk6LPc9

We can’t wait to see the creativity, stories, and inspiration you bring to life through your art!

05/31/2026

Upcoming Sikhs in Action webinar 🚨‼️

How do we build a future where Sikh youth feel supported, connected, and empowered to lead?

This conversation will explore how Sikh leadership begins with belonging. From campus sangat and student support to faith-rooted professional development and long-term leadership pipelines, this conversation looks at what it takes to build the national ecosystem our youth deserve — one where young Sikhs don’t just survive the formative years, but emerge from them as grounded, purpose-driven changemakers ready to carry Gurmat into every arena of life.

Join us for a FREE webinar featuring:
🎙 Harsimran Kaur — Executive Director, United Sikh Movement 🎙 Simran Jeet Singh — Author and Senior Advisor, Aspen Institute

📅 June 11, 2026 🕛 12 PM PST | 3 PM EST 🔗 Register now: tinyurl.com/3nmbmv4x

05/16/2026

Save the Date‼️

Daastaan-e-Guru Nanak is coming to the Bay Area! Join us for an evening of storytelling, poetry, music, and reflection performed by the acclaimed Atelier Theatre Company.

⚠️ Only 15 tickets left so reserve yours soon!

Experience Guru Nanak’s life and message through the classical daastaangoi tradition.

🗓 Saturday, June 13
📍 Triton Museum of Art, Santa Clara
🕠 5:30 PM Tea & Refreshments
🎭 6:00–7:30 PM Performance

Free admission • Donations appreciated

05/05/2026

New Sikhs in Action webinar 🚨‼️

Sarbat da Bhala, the Sikh prayer for the wellbeing of all, isn’t a spiritual ideal. It’s a call to action. This conversation led by Delegate JJ Singh explores how Sikh values can translate to public life, policy, and service — and what it looks like to work toward the common good today.

Join us for a FREE webinar featuring:
🎙 Delegate JJ Singh — Virginia House of Delegates
🎙 Preetmohan Singh — Strategy Consultant

Together, they’ll discuss how Sikh principles can inspire meaningful civic engagement and leadership in service of all.

📅 Thursday, May 14, 2026
🕛 12 PM PST | 3 PM EST
🔗 Register now: tinyurl.com/muxrwxct

04/14/2026

Wishing you all a joyful Vaisakhi from the Sikh Foundation! 🌼 May this sacred day bring hope, unity, and prosperity to you and your loved ones. 🙏🏽

Vaisakhi marks not only a vibrant harvest celebration, but also a defining moment in Sikh history. On this day in 1699, Guru Gobind Singh Ji founded the Khalsa, rooted in courage, equality, and justice.

As we celebrate, may we continue to serve with compassion, stand for what is right, and live in the spirit of Chardi Kala. 🪯💐

04/03/2026

Sikhs in Action: Beyond Seva — Trust, Mentorship & the Next Generation 🪯

How can Sikh values of seva evolve beyond individual acts into building trust, strengthening communities, and shaping future leadership? This conversation explores the power of mentorship and collective responsibility across Punjab and the global diaspora.

Join us for a FREE webinar featuring:

🎙 Sampreet Singh Goraya — Asst. Prof., Stockholm School of Economics
🎙 Gurpreet Sunny Singh — Founder, Roundglass & Edifecs

Together, we’ll discuss how trust, mentorship, and Sikh principles can guide the next generation of leaders.

📅 April 9, 2026
🕛 12 PM PST | 3 PM EST
🔗 Register now: https://tinyurl.com/5xr92bje

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580 College Avenue, Fl 1
Palo Alto, CA
94306

Website

http://www.sikhfoundation.org/

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