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Here is the Greater Los Angeles Area's most acclaimed Bengali organization amongst the Indo-American community. DAKSHINI has reached an important milestone - completing 34 years of serving the local community. Please visit the site often to get up-to-date news about all of the activities taking place in the community.

Dakshini is a non-profit, literary, social, cultural, educational, and charitable organization in Southern California ranging from the Valley to LA to OC and beyond. Dakshini conducts, coordinates and promotes the community, cultural and social activities among the people of Indian origin in the US and the people of other cultures. It fosters friendship and understanding between the people of Indian origin and the Americans. Dakshini seeks to keep the spirit of Bengal alive amongst the Indo-Americans, especially for the 2nd generation.



Dakshini's motto is the ancient Sanskrit phrase "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam," which means the world is my family.

This homely, non-profit cultural organization has multiple philanthropic arms such as the:




ACADEMY OF ARTS & CULTURAL EXCHANGE


Giving our community kids the opportunity to express themselves outside of their own nature through the
art of drama, singing, and dancing.



DAKSHINI FOUNDATION (NGO AID)


Funding NGOs in India where impact is larger along with US Daridra Narayan Seva (homeless feeding) and clothing drives.




DAKSHINI HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS


Rewarding community teens for excellence in academic, extracurricular, and volunteer activities.




DAKSHINI YOUTH LEADERSHIP COUNCIL (MILESTONE)


Youth Leadership Program geared towards providing transformative programs for youth, helping them gain the confidence, leadership skills, and global perspective they need to lead change within themselves and their community. Volunteer certificates will be awarded; referrals and interview preparation assistance will be provided to each participant upon successful completion of the program.


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DAKSHINI JUST OLDER YOUTH (JOY)


Senior Engagement Program where the older youth share their insights and life experiences, which advocates social participation and promotes a stronger bond with the immediate community and beyond. (Rides are being arranged for Seniors). " Dakshini is committed to do more activities with our Seniors.


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