Mukti’s Founder-President Expands Global Reach at North American Bengali Conference and Summer Fest

A week prior to the NABC, on June 23-25th, the renowned Bengali associations “Kallol” and “Anand Mandir” organized a vibrant summer fest. This inaugural event aimed to foster cultural exchange and strengthen bonds within the Bengali community, much like the NABC.

The event provided an opportunity for the Mukti founder-president to network with Mukti’s loyal patrons and people like Mr. Ashok Rakshit (founder of Anand Mandir), and Mr. Raja Majumdar (President of Kallol). They gathered at Mukti’s stall, where Mr. Halder presented a detailed financial report from the previous year. Notably, this effort enabled Mukti to reach out to sponsors and patrons who had been unaware of Mukti’s work. The conversation kindled interest among numerous individuals, who now contemplate contributing to Mukti’s cause.

As the cultural program commenced, Mr. Halder took the stage to address 500 attendees with an inspiring speech, tracing Mukti’s inception and the remarkable progress of their projects, including the transformative concept of HEALER AID. After the talk, many people who were aware of Mr. Halder by name had the opportunity to converse with him in person.

The event proved to be fruitful for Mukti by forging meaningful connections. As the organization looks forward, they remain hopeful that the newfound interest and support will translate into active involvement and steadfast commitment to the cause of Mukti.

Mukti’s Founder-President, Mr. Sankar Halder, visited the North American Bengali Conference (NABC) from 21 June to 10 July in Atlantic City, New Jersey, under the auspices of The United Nations.

During his stay, Mr. Halder also participated in the vibrant summer fest organized on the 24th and 25th of June, which provided an excellent opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and organizations. In the wake of the devastating Amphan cyclone of 2020, he held fruitful meetings with various major Bengali Associations in the US, fostering stronger ties and collaboration.

Among the highlights of the visit was the successful network consolidation with existing partners, including organizations such as Shreesti, Anandamandir, Kolkata Foundation, ASHA for Education, AID, Kallol, Lipilekha, Varosha, Street Children International, Utsov, and several others. Furthermore, Mr. Halder managed to establish new partnerships for Mukti’s Plugin model in Howrah and Tripura. This innovative approach involves sharing services and expertise, expertise, where the partner organization raises funds independently and Mukti provides access to its mature and transparent accounting system.

To ensure the effectiveness of the Plugin model organizations, Mukti’s vertical heads will be actively involved in providing expert guidance and closely monitoring their progress.

Mukti also discovered a significant opportunity to collaborate with potential organizations in disseminating social messages through cultural shows on a national scale. A compelling proposal was made to revive lost art forms, including Puppet shows, Music, Street drama, and more, in collaboration with the Bengal Heritage Society.

Adding to the momentous journey, Mr. Halder visited the UN headquarters at Times Square and established a promising relationship with Mr. Kaushik Basu, a senior figure at the World Bank. This connection opens up immense potential for accessing UN funds designated for underdeveloped countries, offering a new avenue for Mukti’s impactful initiatives.

In summary, Mr. Sankar Halder’s presence at The North American Bengali Conference and subsequent engagements in Atlantic City proved to be a resounding success for Mukti, as it expanded its network, forged partnerships, and identified groundbreaking avenues to further its mission of positive change and social development.