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Young Sikh voices & opportunities

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Discover young Sikh voices, community projects, and routes into service and learning. Program profiles are background information unless a current application window has been verified. Always check the provider’s eligibility and dates before applying.

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Edition updated November 8, 2026
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Putting coding skills to work for the community

In a SikhNet interview, student Ishmeet Singh describes building a mobile app to help people practise Gurmat Sangeet. The conversation explores how technical skills can support community learning and give young Sikhs a meaningful role in shaping it.

SikhNet
Source: October 5, 2026
Next generationBriefing

A young volunteer finds her voice through service

SALDEF profiles Maanya Kaur, a SikhLEAD intern and SikhVOTE volunteer in California. She reflects on listening to community members and helping them understand civic participation through conversations at gurdwara outreach tables.

SALDEF
Source: October 20, 2026
Next generationResource

A route into public service through SikhLEAD

SALDEF's Washington, DC internship program connects Sikh American students with congressional offices, federal agencies, and other host organizations. The program combines work experience with mentorship, networking, and leadership development; check the provider for the next application cycle.

SALDEF
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Are the opportunities listed here open now?

Not necessarily. A program profile explains what exists; it is not a statement that applications are open. Each resource links to its provider, and any unverified application cycle is clearly identified.

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