SUGAR LAND, Texas, Sept. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Sewa Worldwide USA held its sixth Nationwide Youth Conference (NYC 2026) nearly on August 30, with about 587 contributors and a number of other hundred extra becoming a member of by way of social media from throughout the USA and world wide. This yr, Sewa LEAD (Management, Schooling, and Growth) engaged greater than 1,700 contributors throughout 27 chapters, who contributed greater than 70,000 service hours.
NYC 2026 gave youth a platform to share their experiences, rejoice their achievements, and talk about their position in shaping America’s future. The conference celebrated Sewa youth management and repair by means of Sewa LEAD, which helps highschool college students develop management expertise and serve their communities. The conference introduced contributors collectively below the theme “250 Years of America’s Independence: Honoring the Previous, Main the Future.”
Srikanth Gundavarapu, President of Sewa Worldwide, welcomed the delegates and mentioned, “Sewa is about selfless service. Our power comes from unity, compassion, and management. I admire the dedication of our youth and encourage you to proceed serving your communities with objective and dedication.”
Actively Take part to Form Future
In his opening handle, Congressman Suhas Subramanyam, U.S. Consultant for Virginia’s tenth Congressional District, emphasised civic engagement, youth management, and group service. Drawing from his personal public service journey, he mentioned, “Younger leaders have a duty to society. Use your voice, embrace alternatives, and actively assist form the longer term. Lead with objective and integrity.”
The LEAD Alumni Plenary featured former contributors sharing how Sewa LEAD formed their management and private, educational, {and professional} development. Their tales highlighted the lasting worth of service and group involvement and inspired present college students to make service a lifelong dedication.
Pursue Your Goal
Chief Visitor and Keynote Speaker, Aakash Selvaraj, Founder and CEO of Sastrah.ai, mentioned, “Establish real-world challenges, develop revolutionary options, construct sturdy groups, and pursue your objective with perseverance. Innovation may also help handle important challenges and enhance lives.”
The delegates of NYC 2026 handed a decision titled “Youth Dedication to Shaping the Way forward for America.” The decision handed with 99 % of the vote, reflecting Sewa youth’s dedication to liberty, equality, inclusion, democracy, group service, civic engagement, and shaping America’s future. Youth from all 4 Sewa areas additionally showcased group service actions from chapters nationwide.
The third session featured 10 Management Lab periods on points and alternatives related to in the present day’s youth. Distinguished panelists led these discussions, sharing sensible insights and real-world views on the challenges dealing with younger leaders.
Pursue American & Indian Values
Particular Visitor and Closing Speaker, Sarika Gehani, Sewa Board Director, mentioned, “Embrace each Indian and American values, carry your genuine self to management, and carry the spirit of Sewa past occasions by means of on a regular basis acts of kindness, compassion, and duty.”
A spotlight of this yr’s conference was the participation of worldwide youth delegates as observers, with Sewa Nigeria youth in attendance.
About Sewa Worldwide
Sewa Worldwide (www.sewausa.org) is a 501 (c) (3) Hindu faith-based charitable nonprofit that works within the areas of catastrophe restoration, schooling, and improvement. Sewa has 43 Chapters throughout the USA and serves no matter race, shade, faith, intercourse, age, incapacity, or nationwide origin.
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Vidyasagar Tontalapur
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