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Children were Educated in 25 years
Dalit Solidarity
A Beacon of Hope!
Dalit Solidarity is a 501( c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 25-1865082) dedicated to empowering the poor and marginalized communities of India—especially the Dalits—through education, healthcare, and social uplift.
For nearly 25 years, we have stood with those silenced by centuries of caste-based discrimination, working to restore dignity, equality, and hope. Even today, millions of Dalits remain trapped in poverty and denied basic human rights.
With your support, we are changing that story—one life, one community at a time. Every scholarship, every borewell, every act of compassion brings us closer to a just and inclusive world. Together, We Are the Voice for the Voiceless!
Ben Chinnappan, Executive Director
+1-708-612-4248
dalitsolidarity@gmail.com
A Study at Rome, 2026-2027
My Sabbatical at the Angelicum
I am pleased to share a good news that I will be on sabbatical at the Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas (Angelicum) in Rome, in October 2026. I consider this not only a personal blessing, but also an investment in the future mission of Dalit Solidarity. This period will offer me an opportunity for academic renewal, prayer, reflection, and deeper formation.
During my sabbatical, the mission and programs of Dalit Solidarity will continue as usual. I remain deeply committed to the communities we serve and will stay connected with our work as always. I humbly ask for your continued support and partnership to enhance our programs. Your prayers, encouragement, and financial support are vital to sustaining Dalit Solidarity’s programs during my sabbatical in Rome, Italy.
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Make an Impact through DAF or IRA!
Maximize your impact with a Donor Advised Fund (DAF). A DAF is a taxadvantaged charitable investment account.
If you’re 70 1/2 or older, you can also make a tax-deductible
transfer from your IRA to a qualified charity like Dalit Solidarity.
Giving Stocks & Securities
Broker: FIDELITY INVESTMENT
Account Holder: DALIT SOLIDARITY
Account Number: Z66379069
DTC #: 0226
Contact: 1-800-544-6666
Giving Stocks & Securities
Broker: CHARLES SCHWAB
Account Holder: DALIT SOLIDARITY
Account Number: 1733-2038
Type: Non-Profit Account
Contact: 1-800-515-2157
Giving Stocks & Securities
Broker: VANGUARD BROKERAGE
Account Holder: DALIT SOLIDARITY
Account Number: 14096547
Type: Non-Profit Account
Contact: 1-877-662-7447
In the Media
Any form of encouragement and support is a huge boost for us to continue our work among the poor Dalits in India. We consider your affirmation as a great recognition and appreciation for us. We share some of the media news articles, interviews and video clips with you.
Legacy of Late St. Bernard Parish Teen Lives On, August 17, 2021, The Tablet
The legacy of Kaitlyn Rose Bernhardt, a beloved 15-yearold from St. Bernard Parish who died in 2018, lives on in Mill Basin, Brooklyn — and in a small rural village in India. Read More
Global Activism: Improving the Lives of India's Dalits, June 11, 2020, WBEZ Chicago
Dalits are often subject to persecution and segregation under India’s caste system. Dalit Solidarity is an organization that works to provide education, economic opportunities and healthcare for these members of India’s population. Read More
Next door saint of marginalized, disadvantaged, July 06, 2023, Matters India
We meet many people in our day-to-day lives, known and unknown. But many do not realize the goodness of the people we come across. They may be saints who are making changes in the lives and others. Read More
கக்கனூர் முதல் கலிபோர்னியா வரை கல்விக்காக பள்ளியை மேம்படுத்தும் முன்னாள் மாணவர்! பிப்ரவரி 9, 2021, ETV பாரத்
விழுப்புரம்: கிராமப்புற ஏழை மாணவர்களின் கற்றலில் இருக்கும் சவால்களை உடைத்தெறியும் வகையில் நவீன அறிவியல் உத்திகளுடன் கற்றல் மற்றும் திறன் வளர்ப்பு சூழலை கிராமப்புற மாணவர்களுக்கு உருவாக்கித் தர வேண்டும்…Read More
Volunteer Spotlight
Library Project by Shaunya Kumar!
Shaunya Kumar, a rising high schooler from Shakopee, MN, is the youngest of our volunteers. As a first-generation Indian in the US, she is deeply passionate about philanthropy and giving back to communities in India.
Currently, with Dalit Solidarity, Shaunya is supporting several educational programs for children and implementing her own initiative of raising access to diverse literature and books for youth. Dalit Solidarity is very grateful to Shaunya for donating $3500 through winning essay competitions to support the education of Dalit and Tribal Children.
Volunteer Spotlight
Operation Mooknayak Fundraiser!
Krishiv Shah is from New York. He is the founder of Operation Mooknayak, a non governmental organization working to empower and uplift underprivileged Dalit Indians. Developing his knowledge about the Indian caste system through movies, tv shows, and books, he was deeply frustrated by the rigid hierarchy that unfairly creates discrimination against those at the bottom of it, particularly the Dalits. He decided to conduct research through his school’s advanced research program on ways to promote welfare for Dalits in India in his junior year and successfully completed the project. Krishiv Shah is actively volunteering for Dalit Solidarity.
Donate a Vehicle
to our Soup Kitchen!
Dalit Solidarity has been a lifeline to the marginalized—poor children, abandoned widows, and struggling communities. We are running a soup kitchen to feed the undernourished. Many of our children suffer from malnutrition and develop various diseases due to vitamin deficiency. Our partnership with the local restaurants has brought nutritious meals for the underprivileged.
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