VISHWA HINDU PARISHAD OF AMERICA(World Hindu Council)

A 38 Year Journey

In the Service of the Hindu Community

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VISION

A dynamic, vibrant Hindu society inspired by the eternal values of

Dharma and the lofty ideal of Vasudhaiva Kutumbkam, meaning

“The entire creation is one family”

According to the Parishad, Hindus are all those who believe, practice, or respect

the spiritual and religious principles and practices having roots in Bharat. Thus Hindu includes Jains, Buddhas, Sikhs and people of many different sects within the Hindu ethos.

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EMBLEM: Akshaya Vriksha (Banyan Tree)

The Banyan Tree symbolizes:

The integral view of Hindu Life.

“Dharmo Rakshati Rakshitah”

You sustain and are sustained by Dharma

MOTTO:

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MISSIONPRACHAR (Awareness)• Promote Unity among Hindus.• Provide a forum for and represent all Hindu organizations and

institutions for Hindu interests.• Raise Hindu awareness.

SAMSKAR (Values)• Cultivate the spirit of self-respect (Asmita).• Create opportunities for imbibing Hindu Values; Bal Vihars,

Camps, Satsang.

SEVA (Service)• Provide Community Service in USA and Bharat.

• Help victims of natural disasters.

SAMPARK (Connect – Network)• Establish World-wide contacts with Hindus.

• Interact with Temples and Hindu Organizations.

• Keep contact with opinion makers.

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1970 VHP established in New York1974 Parishad office incorporated in New York State1974 Bal Vihar program offered1979 First Youth camp in Rhode Island1985 Support-a-Child Program started1985 Hindu University of America project announced.1990 Hindu Students Council begins operation1993 Global Vision 2000 Programs1998 First Dharma Sansad at Arsha Vidya Gurukul1999 Ekal Vidyalaya started as a project of VHPA2006 Hindu Mandir Executive conference2006 Hindu Awareness Yatra

Significant Events

Evolution of Programs based on needs

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ChapterRegular Local Meetings

Youth Programs

Hindu Awareness Yatraa/Workshop

PR, Media, Other Organizations

Hindu Mandir Networking

Seva Projects (SAC, Ekal V)

Role of a VHPA Chapter To sustain VHPA's mission

GrowthAndOperation

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Join VHPA Chapter Activity• You can discharge your duty to the Hindu

Society by selecting any one of the programs/ projects/ activities.

• All the members will receive information and news on Hindu issues, and will have access to the National Resource Center. • National Resource Center is a repository of material on Hindu issues. Additionally, the center helps network Hindus in across the USA, runs seva (service) projects, and develops special programs for Hindu youths and children.• Paid members have the right to vote on organizational issues and hold office.

Membership Privileges

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VHPA Active Chapters

Chapters play a PIVOTAL ROLE in achieving VHPA goalsThrough a team of DEDICATED Volunteers.