32nd Annual Gala Will Be Held at Pier 60, Chelsea Piers in New York City
NEW YORK, Oct. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --ย Nonprofit organization Children's Hope India (CHI) today announced the 2025 honorees for its annual fundraising gala which will celebrate leaders in finance, business, education, and social work. The gala, which supports the organization's mission of lifting children in India from poverty to prosperity, will be held on Sunday, October 12th at Pier 60, Chelsea Piers in New York City.
This year's gala award honorees are:
The evening will feature a cocktail reception followed by a dinner program catered by Benares, during which the honorees will be recognized for their efforts in supporting CHI's cause. Anu Sehgal of The Culture Tree will be the event's Master of Ceremonies and CK Swett will lead the live auction. Additionally, guests will enjoy a special performance by New York City dance company Battery Dance.
"I am thrilled and humbled to be recognized by CHI and grateful for the opportunity to be able to drive transformative change in our community," said Nitin Rakesh, CEO & Managing Director of Mphasis. "We believe in the power of technology to enhance lives and build a more sustainable future. Infusing innovative solutions in education, livelihood, inclusion, and environmental sustainability could be a catalyst in uplifting marginalized and economically disadvantaged communities. Through the Mphasis Foundation and our 'Tech for Good' approach, we lead initiatives that use technology to drive social transformation and create meaningful change. The Mphasis F1 Foundation champions these efforts, working across sectors to build a more equitable and sustainable future for all. This recognition further energizes me to expand our impact and remain steadfast in creating meaningful and lasting change."
"I am deeply honored to receive the Special Impact Award and grateful to CHI for their incredible work," said M.R. Rangaswami, Founder of Indiaspora. "Their dedication to empowering underprivileged children in India is truly transformative, creating opportunities and hope for a brighter future."
For 33 years, funds raised by CHI's Annual Gala have supported hundreds of thousands of children, youth, and young adults in the pursuit of their education and careers. The organization lifts children from poverty to prosperity by nurturing the whole child, providing education, nutrition, medical care and career building.
"Children's Hope India has remained steadfast in its commitment to uplifting the lives of children in need, primarily through education and our Whole Child approach, which includes healthcare, nutrition, and mental health support," said Dr. Dina Pahlajani, Cofounder and President of Children's Hope India."We are deeply grateful to our donors, whose generosity makes this vital work possible and we extend our deepest gratitude to our honorees this year, whose leadership in education and philanthropy closely aligns with CHI's vision. Their contributions reaffirm that investing in children is the most powerful way to shape stronger communities and a brighter future."
For more information about Children's Hope India and to purchase tickets, please visit our website.
About Children's Hope India
Children's Hope India is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to supporting underserved children across India with a holistic "cradle to career" approach. Through its six pillars of early childhood education, remedial learning, digital literacy, health and nutrition, mental health, and career development, CHI equips children and young adults with the tools they need to thrive. Since its founding in 1992, CHI has reached more than 300,000 children through education, healthcare, and community-based programs. For more information, please visit https://www.childrenshopeindia.org/.
Media Contact
Sharika Braun, Children's Hope India, 1 9736155787, sharika@childrenshopeindia.org, Children's Hope India
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