Inder Singh (community leader) explained

Inder Singh (October 1, 1932 – September 27, 2019) was a writer and active community leader.[1] Starting in his local community and later moving to the national and then to the global arena, he spent a lifetime bringing the Indian community together.[2] He was hailed as a social entrepreneur.[3] He helped network the global Indian Diaspora through education and outreach.[4] He lobbied extensively for the issues faced by the Indian diaspora. He rallied the support from his community and government leaders to ensure that the Indian diaspora is well represented in their new countries.[5]

Mr. Singh was the chairman of the Global Organization of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO).[6] He also co-founded the Asian & Pacific American Republicans Coalition which became an officially chartered organ of the California Republican Party.[7] In the late 1990s, he was involved with the National Asian Pacific Center on Aging. With offices in most states, the National Body of Asian Americans caters to the needs of Asian seniors. In 1981, Mr. Singh founded the Federation of Indian American Associations (FIA) of Southern California. He also co-founded the Indian Association of Los Angeles (San Fernando Valley). In 1987, Mr. Singh founded the Indian American Heritage Foundation (IAHF), a society that celebrates and honors academic excellence and achievements of children of Indian origin.[8]

History

Singh, was born October 1, 1932. He is a resident of Los Angeles, California. Singh is married, has two children, and two grandchildren. He continues his community work through GOPIO, IAHF and writing articles on the Indian Diaspora.[1]

Accomplishments

Inder Singh held these positions.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Inder Singh, President GOPIO-2008, Chairman GOPIO- 2009 . May 21, 2012.
  2. Web site: GOPIO Makes Rapid Strides UNDER INDER SINGH . June 2009 . May 21, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120503013850/http://www.nritoday.net/profiles/248-jun-09-gopio-makes-rapid-strides-under-inder-singh . May 3, 2012 . dead .
  3. Web site: Inder Singh – A Social Entrepreneur . August 30, 2008 . May 21, 2012 . Singh, Gary.
  4. Web site: LA-Indiacenter . May 21, 2012.
  5. Web site: Relevance of Kolkata Memorial with Voluntary Indian Emigration . May 21, 2012 . Singh, Inder.
  6. Web site: GOPIO TEAM . May 21, 2012.
  7. Web site: Inder Singh, The Pioneer . May 21, 2012.
  8. Web site: Indian American Heritage Foundation . May 21, 2012.
  9. Web site: GOPIO News, Special Bulletin . December 5, 2011 . May 21, 2012.
  10. Web site: GOPIO-Int'l Elects New Executive Council . Dec 19, 2011 . May 21, 2012 . https://archive.today/20120711081918/http://indiawest.com/news/2044-gopio-int-l-elects-new-executive-council.html . July 11, 2012 . dead .
  11. Web site: Indian American students honored for excellence . India Post . May 16, 2011 . May 21, 2012.
  12. Web site: NFIA - National Federation of Indian American Associations . May 21, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20050204013130/http://nfia.net/index.html . February 4, 2005 . dead .
  13. Web site: National Asian Pacific Center on Aging . May 21, 2012.
  14. Web site: Valley Celebrates India Independence Day . Aug 21, 2010 . May 21, 2012.
  15. Web site: FIAs Join to Form Indian Community of Southern California . Nov 23, 2011 . May 21, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120502142624/http://www.indiawest.com/news/1680-fias-join-to-form-indian-community-of-southern-california.html . May 2, 2012 . dead .
  16. Web site: Dalip S. Saund, The First Asian in U.S. Congress . 2000 . May 21, 2012 . Singh, Inder.

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