The Gala Dinner

Join DIYA on Saturday, August 23rd to raise funds and support CARE Canada in empowering women and children in Afghanistan through education. Enjoy a night of inspirational presentations, performances by local artistes and musicians, and a silent auction – all these while tucking into a scrumptious buffet-style dinner at the Chestnut Conference Centre!

About DIYA

DIYA is a local community service project dedicated to bringing together young Canadians with Indian and Pakistani ties in common pursuit of peace and reconciliation in South Asia. The term 'diya' comes from both, Hindi and Urdu, meaning 'oil lamp'. As a common symbol for knowledge and education, it aligns with our goals to improve access to education for women and children. As a symbol of light, it represents our goal to bring hope to the volatile region.

Through a dialogue series hosted with the Mosaic Institute, many students with Indian and Pakistani ties had the opportunity to engage in constructive dialogue with respect to the challenges faced by the region. DIYA serves as a platform for participants of the dialogue series to work together in ways beyond the confines of traditional dialogue and to impact their communities. It is our hope that the precious interactions between the two communities can be carried on with a lasting legacy.

Our Beneficiary: CARE Canada’s Project BEACON

We are pleased to partner with CARE Canada in raising funds for Project BEACON. Its goal is to ensure that children and youth have the knowledge and skills to be productive members of the Afghan society. This involves building schools and classrooms, providing teaching aids and learning materials, and in the long run, improving the functions of the government's department of education. As part of our goals, DIYA is committed to raising $10,000 for our beneficiary.

Please email us at diya.csp@gmail.com for sponsorship inquiries.

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