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Times of IndiaArticle

The Big Interview: Gurbaksh and Social Media Presence Amplified Our Reach

Rubina Bajwa discusses the foundation's impact during the pandemic and their social media outreach

June 2021
News18Video

Gurbaksh Chahal shares Chahal Foundation's Mission to Help India - News18 Segment

News18 segment on donations from Chahal Foundation to India for oxygen generators during India's second wave

May 8, 2021
CSR MandateArticle

Standing in Solidarity and United in Determination to Fight the Pandemic

The Chahal Foundation stepped up to provide oxygen concentrators to hospitals, NGOs, and COVID treatment centres in Delhi-NCR, Amritsar, Ludhiana, Mohali, Bathinda and other regions during India's critical oxygen shortage crisis.

May 2021
APN NewsArticle

The Chahal Foundation Distributes Oxygen Concentrators in Delhi and Punjab

Foundation steps up to provide critical medical equipment during India's COVID-19 crisis

May 2021
BabushahiArticle

Foundation Distributes Oxygen Concentrators in Punjab

Coverage of COVID-19 relief efforts in Punjab region

May 2021
Tribune IndiaArticle

Giving Back to Society

Chahal Foundation's COVID-19 relief efforts including delivery of FFP2/FFP3 masks, N95 respirators, rapid test kits, protective equipment, and ventilators globally. The foundation's matching donation program raised $10,000 in two days towards their $100,000 goal for Punjab testing kits.

April 19, 2020
PTC PunjabiArticle

Neeru and Rubina Bajwa Support Chahal Foundation to Help Punjab Fight COVID-19

Punjabi film industry stars join forces with the foundation for pandemic relief efforts

April 2020
Times of IndiaArticle

The World Needs As Much Help It Can Get: Rubina Bajwa

Foundation extends COVID-19 relief efforts with medical supplies and support

April 2020
Times of IndiaArticle

Neeru Bajwa Supports Sister Rubina Bajwa's Foundation in Raising Funds for COVID-19 Relief

Punjabi film industry unites to support COVID-19 relief efforts through the foundation

April 2020
SpotboyEArticle

Rubina Bajwa Urges Fans to Donate to Foundation for COVID-19 Relief

Foundation launches fundraising campaign for medical supplies and support

April 2020
Rozana SpokesmanArticle

Stars Fight Against COVID-19: Foundation Donating Medical Kits

Foundation's initiative to provide medical supplies during the pandemic

April 2020
Chandigarh City NewsArticle

Chahal Foundation Donating Rapid Test Kits for Punjab

Foundation's initiative to provide COVID-19 testing kits to support Punjab's pandemic response efforts

April 2020
Urban AsianArticle

Gurbaksh Chahal: Entrepreneur and Philanthropist Says 'Be Limitless'

A story of entrepreneurial success and philanthropic vision

May 2019
Church of Jesus ChristArticle

Organizations Join Forces to Create Feminine Hygiene Kits

The Chahal Foundation collaborates with LDS Charities and other organizations to provide feminine hygiene kits to those in need

May 2018
Legal ScoopsArticle

20,000 Women & Children Victims of Human Trafficking in India in 2016

Coverage of human trafficking issues in India and foundation's efforts to combat trafficking

July 2017
Viral Indian DiaryArticle

The Chahal Foundation: Making a Global Impact

Comprehensive overview of the foundation's initiatives including education support in India, scholarship programs, disaster relief efforts, and the #LetsMakeOurKidsSmile campaign. Details the foundation's work with multiple schools across Delhi, Amritsar, and Mumbai.

May 12, 2016
Chahal FoundationVideo

Lets Make Our Kids Smile

The Chahal foundation's initiative to upgrade schools with water filters, rainwater harvesting methods, tree planting, playground equipment and children's health education

August 14, 2014
India PostArticle

Avtar Chahal Meets Obama, First Lady at White House

Foundation leadership meets with President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama to discuss Oak Creek Gurdwara tragedy and BeProud campaign's mission to end hate.

January 1, 2013
StarTVVideo

WomenNow interviews Gurbaksh Chahal about BeProud

StarTV's WomenNow interviews Gurbaksh Chahal about BeProud's Launch

November 13, 2012
Sikh Film Arts FestivalVideo

Gurbaksh Chahal premieres BeProud at the Film Festival in NYC

Founder Gurbaksh Chahal introduces the BeProud Foundation and its first mass media and social media campaign to end hate at the Sikh Film Arts Festival

November 9, 2012
Look To The StarsArticle

Stars Make A Stand Against Hate Crimes Following Sikh Massacre

Celebrities join the BeProud campaign to combat hate crimes and promote unity

November 2012
TechCrunchArticle

The Weekly Good: Gurbaksh Chahal, BeProud.org and Putting An End To Hate

TechCrunch coverage of the BeProud campaign launch and mission

November 2012
Entrepreneur MagazineArticle

What I Learned Starting a Foundation

Gurbaksh Chahal shares three key lessons learned after committing $1 million to launch the BeProud Foundation: the importance of commitment, leveraging networks, and utilizing social media for social change

November 2012
SF GateArticle

Gurbaksh Chahal Turns RadiumOne to Gold

Profile featuring entrepreneurial success and philanthropic initiatives

November 2012
NBC NewsArticle

NBC News: BeProud Foundation Launch

Coverage of the BeProud Foundation's launch and mission

November 2012
SikhNetArticle

Stop American Tragedies: Introducing the BeProud Movement

Coverage of the BeProud campaign's launch and objectives

2012