Global Organization of People of Indian Origin – GOPIO

GOPIO is an international network of people of Indian origin
(PIO). GOPIO was founded in 1989 at the First Global Convention of People
of Indian Origin (August 28 – Sept. 3, 1989) organized by National Federation of Indian American Associations (NFIA) in New York. The initial thrust of GOPIO
was fighting human rights violation of people of Indian origin.
Although this has been improved in the last one decade, human rights
violations continue to be a major issue for PIOs living outside
India. GOPIO has now set its priorities in pooling our resources,
both financial and professional, for the benefit of PIOs, the countries
they come from and India. Toward this goal we welcome you to join
in this international effort

GOPIO accredited by the U.N. as an NGO to participate in the World
Conference Against Racism

Objectives of GOPIO International

GOPIO is a non-partisan, secular global organization engaged in promoting the well being of People of Indian Origin, enhancing cooperation and communication between Indians living in different countries. With this perspective some specific objectives of GOPIO are:

– To promote the interests and aspirations of the Indian communities around the world and of specific groups residing in various countries of their adoption.

– To promote common cultural heritage and therefore create a binding relationship.

– To mobilize financial, intellectual and professional resources of Indians abroad for their mutual development and advancement.

– To encourage interaction between communities of Indians abroad on a global level to deliberate and decide on common issues and problems facing them including education and technology.

– To further the interaction between PIOs and other communities at the global level in promoting world peace, progress and ecological harmony

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