Empowering students to design, fund, and lead meaningful projects that contribute to Panjab's recovery, rooted in seva and built on listening.
Our Mission
Khudrang Roots is a student-led initiative under the United Sikh Movement, empowering students to design and lead meaningful projects that contribute to Panjab's recovery and long-term growth, while building their own leadership and career skills.
We bring together Sikh student organizations across campuses to turn creativity, passion, and fundraising into real, lasting impact in Panjab. Every project starts with listening, not imposing.
Summer 2026
Our first student cohort will travel to Panjab in Summer 2026 to implement the projects they've designed, working directly with communities on the ground and supported by professional mentors.
No experience required. Just drive, curiosity, and a genuine care for Panjab. Your project is fully funded. Your impact is real.
The Process
Students propose projects aligned with their passions. We collaborate, refine, and fully fund the best ideas for implementation in Panjab.
Step 01
A specific problem in healthcare, environment, disaster relief, technology, education, advocacy, or infrastructure that they feel compelled to solve.
Who Can Apply
Individual students · Student teams · SSAs and SCFs
Step 02
Community-informed and focused on sustainable impact. We provide guidance to help shape the idea into something actionable and ready to fund.
Proposal Includes
Mission statement · Research & data · Problem analysis · Goals, timeline & budget
Step 03
Strengthening plans through mentorship, logistics support, budgeting, and direct connections to communities and organizations in Panjab.
Teams Create
Implementation plans · SMART goals · Sustainability strategies · Expansion roadmaps
Step 04
Approved projects receive full funding and organizational support to bring their initiative to life on the ground in Panjab.
Evaluated On
Community impact · Feasibility & sustainability · Innovation & research quality
Step 05
Working alongside partners and communities, staying connected through regular updates and collaboration. Real people, real places, real impact.
The Result
Fully funded projects in Panjab · Long-term community impact · Leaders rooted in seva
Ready to make an impact in Panjab?
Summer 2026 · Building Khudrang's Foundation
This August, Khudrang's first cohort travels to Panjab for a month of hands-on work, shadowing organizations, interviewing leaders, and visiting communities across the region to gather firsthand data on the problems they face today and the ones taking shape on the horizon.
This is not a passive experience. Students will be embedded in active projects, learning directly from the people closest to these challenges and laying the groundwork that future Khudrang Roots initiatives will build on.
GHK Lab School
Roundglass Foundation
PiPPAL - Raipur Pind
Khalsa Aid
What We'll Be Doing
Partner Organizations
For Students
We're looking for students who are curious, driven, and committed to serving Panjab through listening, learning, and meaningful action.
Thank you for applying to the Summer 2026 cohort. We'll review your application and be in touch soon.
For Professionals
We're looking for professionals (agronomists, engineers, educators, community organizers) who want to guide student teams on the ground in Panjab. Bring your knowledge. Help shape real impact.
Get Involved
No overhead, no middlemen. Khudrang Roots runs entirely on community support, and everything raised funds students and the work they do on the ground.
Support the MissionWhat your support makes possible
Projects get built
Community research becomes the foundation for initiatives that last beyond the trip.
Real conversations happen
Listening sessions with village leaders, families, and the people closest to the problems.
Students reach Panjab
Travel and accommodations so students can actually be there, not just plan from afar.
Silver
$1,500+
per gift
Gold
$2,500+
per gift
Platinum
$5,000+
per gift
Bronze
$1,000+
per partnership
Silver
$2,500+
per partnership
Gold
$5,000+
per partnership
Platinum
$15,000+
per partnership
The People Behind It
Founding Director
President, De Anza SSA
Harshdeep is the visionary behind Khudrang Roots, driven by a deep commitment to Panjabi heritage and student empowerment. As President of De Anza's Sikh Student Association, he has built coalitions across campuses and channels that energy into meaningful on-the-ground change in Panjab.
Director of Operations
USM Coord., President SJSU SCF
Hasmeet’s work is centered on developing community-based approaches to change in Panjab through sustained engagement, local insight, and youth-led collaboration. Through Khudrang, she is interested in exploring how students can contribute to long-term, accountable initiatives that are shaped by the priorities and experiences of the communities they engage with. She currently serves as the NorCal Coordinator for the Bay Area under United Sikh Movement and as President of the Sikh Collegiate Federation at San José State University, where she focuses on student organizing, Sikh advocacy, and strengthening networks for civic and community engagement.
Director of Strategy
President, LPC SCF
Jaspreet serves as the Director of Strategy at Khudrang Roots. Drawing from her experience founding the Las Positas Sikh Collegiate Foundation, she focuses on developing fundraising, outreach, and marketing strategies that support the organization’s growth and impact. Her role involves improving systems, tracking engagement and performance, identifying partnerships, and proposing new initiatives for expansion. She contributes to long-term planning and organizational direction while supporting, rather than directly managing, execution.
Finance Coordinator
Treasurer, LPC SCF
Mehtaab manages the financial stewardship of Khudrang Roots, ensuring every donated dollar is tracked with care and accountability. As Treasurer of LPC's Sikh Collegiate Federation, he brings financial discipline and a student-first mindset to the organization's growth.
Outreach Coordinator
Khudrang Roots
Gurshaan connects Khudrang Roots with students, organizations, and communities across the diaspora. His outreach work builds bridges between campus SSAs and the broader mission, bringing more voices into the fold and expanding the reach of student-led change.
Outreach Coordinator
President, GWU Sikh Student Association
Simar works to connect organizations from the West to Punjab to build relationships leading to sustainable initiatives through Khudrang. She served as the President of The George Washington University Sikh Student Association and was previously selected as a SikhLEAD DC intern for the Summer 2025 term. These experiences have allowed her to build connections with SSAs across the country, and to continue outreach to support Punjab through student-led change.
Operations & Logistics Coordinator
Vice President, De Anza SSA
Arshi is the operations and logistics intern at Khudrang Roots. Her work involves managing timelines and operational records to improve workflow and efficiency. She serves as the Vice President of the De Anza SSA and is the student initiator of the Sikh Studies course at De Anza.
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@khudrangroots · Apr 17
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@khudrangroots · Mar 21
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