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Annual Report – 2020
2020 has been a year like no other for the world and by default for SikhRI as well. However, among all the challenges, there have also been many things worth celebrating. The global pandemic spurred us to be more agile, more creative, and more inventive than before.
2020 was an extraordinary year by any measure. It
was a year of a global pandemic, a global recession, unprecedented government actions, turbulent U.S. elections, and deeply felt social and racial injustice. It was a year in which each of us faced complex personal challenges, and a staggering number of us lost loved ones. The challenges were enormous.
Despite these challenges, the global SikhRI team never wavered from its mission, vision, and values. A deeply committed and talented group of professionals has done an excellent job of growing the organization by serving the community in its time of need and establishing an admired and unique culture. The Board of Directors congratulates the leadership team and everyone involved for creating new modes of engaging with the wisdom and light of Sikhi.
SikhRI’s launch of The Guru Granth Sahib Project is a Panthic celebration. Although there are translations available,
the need for a fresh perspective was sorely lacking. Identifying this gap, the team is producing a comprehensive interpretation and commentary of the Guru Granth Sahib
in both Panjabi and English. Panjabi is for today’s 80% Sikh population, and English is for the 7.5 billion people awaiting the Guru’s Wisdom.
Our investment in four new digital communication platforms (Webflow, BigMaker, Funraise, TikTok) broadened our
reach, bringing more than 80,000+ new seekers to our website. This is one of the best indicators of the progress of community engagement.
As the team prepares for what comes next, we can assure you that we are committed to the Sikh paradigm based
on IkOankar and Nam. We use our voice, influence, programs, and initiatives to share these Sikhi principles and values. Further, we remain steadfast in our commitment to preparing future leaders immersed in Sikh thought and feeling.
We would like to express our deep gratitude and appreciation for your continuing engagement and generosity. It continues to inspire hope for what we can build together for the global Sikh community.
Guru Rakha!
Jaswinder Singh Chadha Chair, Board of Directors
