The Federation of Indian Associations successfully donated 100 wheelchairs to differently-abled children in Ahmedabad, supporting mobility and independence. This initiative marks the start of a commitment to donate 500 wheelchairs across India.
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Ahmedabad
–
The
Federation
of
Indian
Associations
of
USA
(FIA
NY–NJ–CT–NE),
the
largest
and
premier
grassroots
nonprofit
organization
representing
the
Indian
community
across
eight
states
on
the
East
Coast
of
the
United
States,
successfully
concluded
its
‘Joy
of
Giving’
wheelchair
donation
drive
dedicated
to
supporting
differently-abled
children
in
Ahmedabad.
The
humanitarian
initiative
took
place
recently
at
Apang
Manav
Mandal,
Ahmedabad,
Gujarat.
Through
this
meaningful
effort,
100
wheelchairs
were
donated
to
children
in
need
in
Ahmedabad,
marking
the
beginning
of
FIA’s
larger
commitment
to
donate
500
wheelchairs
across
India.
The
remaining
400
wheelchairs
will
be
distributed
in
other
states,
helping
enhance
mobility,
independence,
and
dignity
for
differently-abled
children
nationwide.
The
ceremony
was
graced
by
the
presence
of
FIA
Chairman
Ankur
Vaidya,
alongside
distinguished
donors
and
organizational
leadership.
The
Federation
of
Indian
Associations
successfully
donated
100
wheelchairs
to
differently-abled
children
in
Ahmedabad,
supporting
mobility
and
independence.
This
initiative
marks
the
start
of
a
commitment
to
donate
500
wheelchairs
across
India.
The
‘Joy
of
Giving’
initiative,
valued
at
20
lac
Rupees,
was
made
possible
through
the
generous
support
of
Sreekanth
Akkapalli,
FIA
President
2026,
the
Vaidya
Family,
and
distinguished
donors,
including
FIA
Board
Member
Kenny
Desai,
FIA
Board
Member
Anil
Bansal,
FIA
Vice
President
Priti
Ray
Patel,
and
Saurin
Parikh,
FIA
President
2025.
Carried
out
under
the
powerful
message
‘Because
Every
Child
Deserves
to
Move
Forward’,
the
program
underscored
the
importance
of
accessibility,
inclusion,
and
equal
opportunities
for
children
with
physical
challenges.
Reflecting
on
the
initiative,
FIA
Chairman
Ankur
Vaidya
shared,
“Our
visit
to
Apang
Manav
Mandal
has
been
truly
transformative.
The
resilience
of
these
exceptional
students
has
taught
us
invaluable
lessons
about
courage
and
perseverance.
FIA
pledges
to
continue
such
humanitarian
drives,
ensuring
we
remain
steadfast
partners
in
building
a
more
inclusive
society.”
Kshitish
Madanmohan,
Managing
Trustee
and
President
of
Apang
Manav
Mandal,
expressed
his
heartfelt
gratitude,
stating,
“We
are
deeply
honored
to
partner
with
FIA
for
this
noble
cause.
The
generosity
demonstrated
by
FIA
and
its
donors
will
transform
the
lives
of
our
children,”
while
inviting
the
guests
for
‘Deep
Pragatya’,
a
traditional
lamp
lighting
ceremony.
Dr.
Kamal
C
Shah,
General
Secretary
of
Apang
Manav
Mandal,
delivered
a
vote
of
thanks,
expressing
profound
appreciation.
“On
behalf
of
Apang
Manav
Mandal
and
the
children
whose
lives
will
be
forever
changed,
we
extend
our
deepest
gratitude
to
FIA,
Ankur
Vaidya,
and
all
the
distinguished
donors
who
made
this
initiative
possible.”
This
initiative
aligns
with
FIA’s
2026
theme
‘Harmony
in
Heritage’,
which
celebrates
the
rich
cultural
diversity
of
the
Indian
diaspora.
Throughout
the
year,
FIA
hosts
events
including
Dance
Pe
Chance,
International
Women’s
Day,
Bihar
Day,
Odisha
Foundation
Day,
Gujarat-Maharashtra
Day,
International
Yoga
Day,
India
Day
Parade
with
Flag
Hoisting
at
Times
Square,
Bharat
Beyond
Borders
Grand
Gala
at
Cipriani
Wall
Street,
and
the
Diwali
Soup
Kitchen.
Established
in
1970,
the
Federation
of
Indian
Associations
has
earned
official
recognition
in
the
United
States
Congressional
Record,
been
honored
with
India’s
prestigious
Pravasi
Bharatiya
Samman
Award,
and
holds
two
Guinness
World
Records.
