Namaskar,
Picture a student, away from home, wrestling with identity issues and loneliness on a quiet campus night. Or a family gathered around a hospital bed, watching their grandmother take her final breaths.
For a non-Hindu, in these vulnerable, life-defining moments, someone always steps in to offer comfort. A Christian, Jewish, Buddhist, or Muslim chaplain can be reached within minutes.
But for Hindus, too often, no one who understands the Hindu language of healing is there to answer that call.
Your support changes that. Today.
Why Give to HSCI?
HSCI is a scalable model for Karma Yoga. Our leadership has documented institutional building experience and a proven track record. Every dollar you give goes directly to training and care.
How Your Support Becomes Life-Changing Care
Sponsors an accredited MA Hindu Chaplaincy Fellow, opening doors for a committed student who wants to serve but faces financial barriers.
Brings one full year of Tele-Chaplaincy services to a university, hospital, or senior center.
Leverages $1,000 in volunteer commitment, funding training materials, outreach, and direct spiritual care.
Any amount strengthens a growing ecosystem of culturally grounded spiritual care for our youth, families, and elders.
What Leaders Are Saying
"We need more Hindu chaplains. As one of the few full-time Hindu chaplains working in US higher education and the Chair of NAHCA, I have witnessed the tremendous value of our Hindu practices and philosophies towards supporting individual human flourishing."Asha C. Shipman, PhD — Director of Hindu Life, Yale University
"The Interreligious Chaplaincy Program at the Graduate Theological Union welcomes students from all backgrounds, especially minorities, to explore and study in an affirming environment that celebrates diversity and pluralism."Kamal Abu-Shamsieh, PhD — Director, Interreligious Chaplaincy, GTU
"The Hindu American Foundation recognizes HSCI's vital role in ensuring Hindu communities receive the spiritual care and representation they deserve in institutional settings across America."Hindu American Foundation
"HSCI's work in training Hindu chaplains is a landmark achievement for our community, bringing the wisdom of Vedic tradition to modern pastoral care."Dr. Subhash Kak — Regents Professor, Oklahoma State University
Our Vision for 2026 -- 2028
With your help, we will:
- Train 108 board-certified Hindu chaplains serving in hospitals, campuses, and military settings
- Graduate 1,008 Counselors of Hindu Tradition serving the global diaspora across every continent
- Publish the Hindu Chaplaincy Guide and expand the Kutumba Journal internationally
The need is urgent. The infrastructure is ready. Your support is the catalyst that turns possibility into care.
Your Seva, Their Healing
Give Any Amount
Every dollar of seva multiplies into care.
With deep gratitude,
Kailash Joshi, PhD, DSc (hon.), President
On behalf of The Board & Faculty of HSCI
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