{"id":135,"date":"2026-10-14T06:00:14","date_gmt":"2026-10-14T06:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/acesmovies.com\/sakhistl\/?page_id=135"},"modified":"2026-10-24T11:28:04","modified_gmt":"2026-10-24T11:28:04","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/acesmovies.com\/sakhistl\/index.php\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”About Us” font_container=”tag:h5|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_empty_space height=”32px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_column_height=”middle-content”][vc_column width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1791957729062{border-right-width: 1px !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-color: #1A191959 !important;}”][vc_column_text]SAKHI STL \u2013 St. Louis Alliance of Indian Women<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0is a nonprofit organization dedicated to celebrating culture, building community, and inspiring leadership<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0among Indian women in the St. Louis area.<\/p>\n

The word Sakhi<\/i><\/em>\u00a0means \u201cfemale friend\u201d or \u201ccompanion,\u201d<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0reflecting the spirit at the heart of our organization\u2014a community where women can connect, support one another, share experiences, and grow together.<\/p>\n

SAKHI brings together Indian women across generations and stages of life to build meaningful relationships and create a strong sense of belonging. Through educational programs, cultural celebrations, social gatherings, meaningful conversations, and philanthropic initiatives, we create opportunities for women to learn from one another, develop personally and professionally, celebrate our shared heritage, and contribute positively to the greater St. Louis community.<\/p>\n

From conversations about financial well-being, health, parenting, and personal growth to cultural experiences, community service, and opportunities for the next generation, our goal is to create programming that is relevant, welcoming, and meaningful.<\/p>\n

At SAKHI, we believe the connections we build today can create a stronger community and a lasting legacy for generations to come.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″]

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Our Purpose<\/div>

Celebrating Culture, Building Community, and Inspiring Leadership<\/span><\/h2><\/div>[vc_empty_space height=”32px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1791959985420{border-right-width: 1px !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-color: #1A191959 !important;}”][vc_empty_space height=”32px”][vc_custom_heading text=”Our Vision” font_container=”tag:h5|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_empty_space height=”32px”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

To build a vibrant and supportive community where Indian women in St. Louis connect, lead, inspire, and create a lasting legacy for future generations.<\/p>\n

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SAKHI brings together Indian women across generations to build meaningful connections, share knowledge, support personal and professional growth, and contribute positively to the St. Louis community through cultural, educational, and philanthropic initiatives.<\/p>\n

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