As I reflect on 2019, I am reminded of the personal connections the SikhRI team builds through our in-person programs, as well as the loyal support garnered from our online readers and listeners. People have always been at the heart of everything that SikhRI does, and it is with humility that I continue to play a role leading this organization and share my perspective on this year’s impact report.

2019 was Guru Nanak Sahib’s 550 years Prakash Purab (illumination day). The mandate given to SikhRI was to tell the narrative of the Guru from the most authentic sources to the world for Guru Nanak Sahib is the “jagat-guru,”

the world-prophet. I am delighted to report that SikhRI used every content delivery platform to reach a variety of demographics to fulfill this mandate. I would urge you to visit the SikhRI website and experience the message of IkOankar-1Force for yourself.

One of the significant highlights of 2019 was the two- month-long audio-visual exhibition IN5 Experium: The Golden Temple, in Brampton, Canada, that SikhRI curated. Curating content for the exhibition presented SikhRI

with a unique opportunity to share the Sikhi paradigm and magnificence of Sri Harimandar Sahib complex with thousands of people bringing awareness that may lead to transformation.

SikhRI’s vision is to bring Gurmat (Guru’s Way) based knowledge to the global Sikh population. To make this a reality, Professor Mohanbir Singh Sawhney hosted SikhRI’s inaugural Charter Member Summit at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. During an intense but uplifting 24 hours, the group from around North America gathered to explore the future of SikhRI and means of making the organization financially strong.

SikhRI has always remained focused on its mission. Your incredible generosity has enabled us to create, curate, and deliver insightful Gurmat content consistently. This report captures just a portion of all that has been made possible this year by those who believe in the value of Sikhi education. On behalf of the Board of Directors and the SikhRI team, I thank every one of you for your loving support, which is all that sustains our work.

We look forward to your continuing engagement with us via tan (body), man (mind), and dhan (wealth), and we, in turn, aspire to serve and strengthen the bonds of the Sikh community around the world, through 1Force.

Guru Rakha!

‍Jaswinder Singh Chadha Chair, Board of Directors