About Us

Global Organization People of Indian Origin (GOPIO) is a  Community Service Organization

History

GOPIO International is Pan-Indian community organization for NRIs and PIOs with over 100 chapters spread in 35 countries. In the New York area, GOPIO has chapters in New York (Central NY and Queens & Long Island), in New Jersey (Central and North) and in Connecticut. These chapters organize programs tailored to the Indian community, motivating the community to participate in civic and local community activities, and provide services to the larger society. GOPIO chapters also serve the local communities in need such as sponsoring soup kitchens and giving scholarship to needy students. During the Covid-19 period, GOPIO chapters have been making financial contributions and replenishing food items at the food pantries serving the needy. Some chapters also provided N-95 medical masks to frontline workers.
  • GOPIO Manhattan Chapter was launched on September 24, 2020.
  • It is part of the GOPIO International network which has almost 100 active chapters in 40 countries.
  • GOPIO International was formed in 1989 at the first convention of PIOs held in New York.
  • Recent Annual Global Conventions were held in Zurich, New York, New Delhi and Mumbai.
  • GOPIO has been actively campaigning for issues of interest to the Indian community on Capitol Hill and at the European Union.

GOPIO-Manhattan  serves as a non-partisan, secular, civic and community service organization – promoting awareness of Indian culture, customs and contributions of PIOs through community programs, forums, events and youth activities. GOPIO is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

In Manhattan, there are a large number of Indian-American young professionals who move to the city from all over the country. Also, many parents are moving to Manhattan to be closer with their grownup children who work in New York City. We have been receiving enquiries from those who move to the city to join a GOPIO chapter and we want to make that happen.

Some of the GOPIO Manhattan chapter programs we envisage are as follows:

  1. Motivate our Indian Diaspora community to participate and help in local charitable and social service activities including soup kitchens and walkathons benefitting local charities,
  2. Organize seminars and symposium on subjects of interest to the Indian Diaspora community,
  3. Host elected officials from New York and India with interactive sessions,
  4. A welcome networking reception and dinner for all new students from India who join colleges and universities in New York city,
  5. Build an Indian American Youth and Young Professionals network and organize program for them.

GOPIO-Manhattan is already registered as in New York State a charitable organization and has accorded non-profit 501 (c) (3) status by the IRS.  

It seeks to strengthen partnerships and create an ongoing dialogue with local communities.

Mission

To promote the well being of People of Indian Origin (PIO) and to enhance cooperation and communication between PIOs and other communities.

Goals

  • Present and promote the interest of India and PIOs, and help shape relevant policies.
  • Promote better understanding of Indian history, culture and customs.
  • Mobilize the growing professional and intellectual resources of Indian Americans for economic and social programs beneficial to the community.

We invite everyone to join us for this launch. If you like to become a member or get involved, please contact us or register at https://forms.gle/r7qpsX3QPndNMV1dA. For the Zoom connection, please see the details and the link below. We suggest that you enter the Zoom by 6.55 p.m.