Where Hope Becomes Action

Listen, Act, Learn, Repeat

My name is Ranvir Gill, and I am the co-founder of Gur Aasra USA, a nonprofit organization dedicated to uplifting and empowering underprivileged communities in both India and the United States. Our mission is rooted in action, compassion, and unwavering commitment—to provide financial aid, emotional support, and critical resources to those who need it most. But at its heart, Gur Aasra USA is a promise—a promise that no child should be left without hope, no dream should go unfulfilled, and no struggle should be endured alone. A Life-Changing Encounter This mission is deeply personal to me. Growing up, I witnessed the pain, loss, and resilience of young girls whose families had been torn apart by the 1984 Sikh Genocide. From the courtyard of my grandmother’s house, I saw the orphaned girls of Gur Aasra-India, playing together yet carrying an invisible weight—children who had lost everything, yet still fought for a future. I remember their faces—their quiet strength, their silent longing for opportunities they never dared to hope for. I couldn’t just stand by. I had to do something. At just 11 years old, I joined Gur Aasra-India, not just as an observer but as someone determined to make a difference. I worked closely with these young girls, listening to their stories, understanding their struggles, and committing myself to changing their reality. They weren’t just numbers or statistics; they were daughters, sisters, and dreamers who had been denied a chance at life. I wanted to give them that chance.