Charity Inspiration

 

In 2002, I shared an unforgettable moment with my mother as we flew over the majestic Mt. Everest in the Himalayas, from India to Sikkim and Nepal. It was a fleeting, yet profound happiness—the kind that leaves an imprint on your spirit. Yet, as the pace of modern life and a career in technology consumed me, I began to ask: How can I step beyond the boundaries of the world I know?

Returning to this region regularly, I discovered a simple yet insightful truth: offering others in their moments of need is, in essence, helping ourselves. Opening my heart to others has become the source of my energy, creativity, and lasting joy.

Through this journey, I’ve been inspired to work on several meaningful family and personal projects. Here’s a glimpse into that journey:

 

Carrying Joy Across Continents — One Bubble at a Time.

India, 2024

  • An independent, self-initiated social impact initiative focused on creating simple moments of human connection.

  • Use small, joyful gestures to spark shared experiences that transcend language, age, and background.

  • Orphanages, senior centers, and Tibetan monasteries across North and South India.

Dignity. Education. Access.

Conscious Living Project | 2019–2021

Initiated with my daughter, this menstrual health project was planning to support teenage girls in remote communities across India, and Nepal.

In regions where cultural stigma isolates girls during menstruation, many miss school and lack access to sanitary supplies, hygiene education, and clean water.

The project provides essential materials and awareness helping restore dignity, health, and educational continuity. Due to COVID, the project extended support to girls in Guatemala through Messengers of Hope.

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Mindfulness

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR),  Milpitas, CA, 2013

I launched the "Mindfulness at Work" study group at Cisco to promote MBSR awareness in a fast-paced, high-stress environment. The initiative aims to help employees become more focused, balanced, and happy, ultimately fostering greater productivity and well-being.

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR),  Milpitas, CA, 2011

Initiated "Mindful Waiting," a weekly session inspired by the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program that my husband began teaching voluntarily in Milpitas prison. For over a decade, it has helped inmates navigate challenging times with resilience and hope.

Safari Jungle, South India

2007

Marked our daughter's 2nd birthday with a heartfelt celebration alongside children in the heart of the Safari jungle, creating unforgettable memories.

2016

Three years later, we returned to visit the wonderful children and inspiring teachers in the Safari. Engaging with the community has become an integral part of our family life, offering particularly meaningful experiences for our daughter. As these visits became routine, strangers transformed into friends, and through these simple yet profound connections, I found a true sense of happiness.

2013

Returned to the Safari jungle to celebrate my daughter's 8th birthday, where we had the privilege of meeting inspiring teachers devoted to bringing education to village children.

Give up Birthday
since 2009, India

I hosted the first-ever birthday celebration for 120+ children at an orphanage in Tawang, north India, inspiring sustained sponsor support.

Since my daughter’s fourth birthday, we have continued the tradition through the “Give-Up Birthday Gift” initiative — raising funds each year and celebrating with orphanage children, transforming a personal milestone into shared joy and lasting impact.

Water Purification System,  South India, 2006

My family privately funded a water purification system for a Tibetan settlement, providing hundreds of community members with access to safe and clean drinking water while raising awareness about its importance.