Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA)

CoHNA is a grassroots advocacy group representing the Hindu community in the U.S. and Canada. The coalition seeks to protect the collective interests of Hindus by working on the issues faced by them and educating the public about Hindu heritage and tradition. We are building a movement to empower Hindus whereby they can become meaningful contributors and active participants in their local communities on a wide range of issues. In its endeavors, it will partner with various Hindu and non-Hindu organizations towards a vibrant society of today and tomorrow – one that can stand upon the pillars of mutual respect, pluralism and sustainability. Our work focuses on Civil Rights, Inclusion, Policy making, Media representation and Youth education. Through its sustained grassroots level work, CoHNA is making an impact on how Hinduism and India are discussed in the North American mainstream – among the youth, in the media and within political circles. We believe that, through mutual respect and understanding, we can make the world a better place, enriched with values and practices from various religious and traditional paths – including Hinduism. Hinduism and India’s ancient culture have enriched the world through millennia and continue to do so even today. As descendants of that heritage and as citizens of the United States and Canada, we hope to continue this, so that our countries can reap the benefits of these treasures and develop a better understanding of our religious and cultural practices