Gurukhalsa Human Rights Foundation

Our office is at MIG 1406 in the HB Colony of Ranjit Avenue. If you live in this area, you know it’s a residential spot where people generally mind their own business, but we wanted to start something that looked out for folks. Gurukhalsa Human Rights Foundation is based right here in our own home neighborhood. We don’t have a big staff or a corporate headquarters. It’s just a regular house where we keep our files and meet with people who have concerns about their rights. Human rights can sound like a very big, scary topic, but for us, it’s just about making sure everyone gets treated fairly in their daily lives. We see things happening in Punjab that aren't always right, and we try to stand up when we see someone getting a raw deal. It’s not about being activists on the news. It’s more about helping a neighbor who’s being treated poorly by an office or someone who doesn’t know their legal standings. The HB Colony is a good place to be because it’s quiet and private, which helps when people want to talk about serious things. We aren't polished and we don't have a PR person. We’re just people who live in Ranjit Avenue who care about justice on a small, local level.