The Hindu Affinity Network of Durham
"Om Gam Ganapataye Namah"
Sacred Mantra
Mission
Sharing Hindu culture across Durham Region through engagement, inclusion, and representation.
At HAND our mission is to share the diverse culture of Hinduism by promoting engagement, inclusion, and representation within the Durham region. We do this through social and cultural events, community building, and educational programming.
Community Events
Recent and upcoming HAND activities across Durham Region.
HAND @ Vimy Ridge
Community representation and cultural engagement at Vimy Ridge Public School, Ajax.
HAND @ Trillium Woods Meet & Greet
Meet-and-greet with families at Trillium Woods Elementary School, Pickering.
Hindu Heritage Month at Pickering High School
Cultural activities and educational programs sharing Hindu traditions.
Fallingbrook PS — 25th Anniversary
HAND representation at Fallingbrook Public School's 25th anniversary celebration.
Elsie McGill Public School
Cultural representation and awareness programming at Elsie McGill Public School.
The world is one family
Ancient Sanskrit dictum
Our Team
DDSB executive members and community representatives.
HAND Leads
Co-leads guiding DDSB collaboration and community outreach.
Sabrina Brijmohan
DDSB Co-Lead
Representing Hindu community interests within the school board.
Cecil Ramnauth
Community Co-Lead
Building strong community relationships across the region.
DDSB Executive Members
Representatives working with the Durham District School Board to promote cultural understanding in education.
Adrienne Goundry
DDSB Executive Member
Advocating for inclusive education and cultural awareness.
Neeral Patel
DDSB Executive Member
Supporting initiatives that celebrate diversity in schools.
Nina Bedi
DDSB Executive Member
Promoting cultural understanding and representation.
Nisha Bedi
DDSB Executive Member
Fostering partnerships between schools and cultural communities.
Chandra Sharma
DDSB Executive Member
Leading community service initiatives and volunteer programs.
Debra Das-Singh
DDSB Executive Member
Promoting cultural education and community engagement in Durham schools.
Community Executive Members
Leaders strengthening connections between HAND and the broader Durham community.
Mukesh Mishra
Community Executive Member
Leading community service initiatives and volunteer programs.
Community Student Executive Member
Youth leadership amplifying Hindu student voices across the region.
Kashmeena Mangal
Community Student Executive Member
Enhancing educational opportunities and cultural representation in Durham schools.
Contact Us
We'd love to hear from you.