By : American Hindu Foundation.
#IAMHINDUAMERICAN
We’re teachers and parents, politicians and artists, cab drivers and entrepreneurs, doctors and lawyers, small business owners and engineers.
We give back to our communities every day in innumerable ways.
Yet the general American public knows very little about us and our traditions.
We want to change that. And we need your help.
Why now?
Knowledge about Hindus and Hinduism is very low among the general public in the US. This is despite the fact that Hindus are one of the most successful minority communities here and one with growing influence in politics.
#IAmHinduAmerican seeks to address this gap in a positive way by normalizing and celebrating Hindu Americans and how we contribute to our respective communities.
Here’s How.
You’re invited to be a part of an exciting campaign the Hindu American Foundation (HAF) will be launching TOMORROW 12/4 called #IAmHinduAmerican.
Click on the image above for a teaser of the video!
#IAmHinduAmerican is an online campaign that aims to raise awareness about Hindu Americans — who we are, what we believe, and what motivates and inspires us about Hindu teachings. The multi-platform initiative includes a social-media campaign, a 30-second public service announcement video, and a companion website to provide valuable resources about Hinduism and Hindu Americans.
We will later expand the campaign with more in-depth stories to both inform and inspire all Americans.
Where you fit into this project.
STEP ONE: Participate and invite all the Hindu Americans in your life to also participate.
All you have to do is upload a high resolution headshot and your story at www.IamHinduAmerican.org — starting tomorrow 12/4 at 9am ET.
We want to make the #IAmHinduAmerican site a place where eventually thousands of Hindu Americans can share their stories with the rest of America, so we need Hindu Americans from across the country to join.
The website will be updated frequently, so visit often to see your story go live. Once your story is live…
STEP TWO: Share your participation in #IAmHinduAmerican
We’re counting on YOU to help create a groundswell of support and excitement for the campaign.
To do so, promote the campaign online with everyone you know — your families, friends, colleagues, neighbors, and social networks.
Encourage them to invite the Hindu Americans in their lives to participate too!
Share on your social networks —that’s Facebook, Twitter, What’s App, and whatever else — on launch day and beyond.
Here’s some sample social networking language:
Hinduism inspires me to [fill in the blank]. @HinduAmerican wants to know how it inspires you. Help raise awareness and dispel myths. #IAMHINDUAMERICAN
There are many misperceptions about Hinduism. Let’s dispel them together. Will you join @HinduAmerican today? #IAMHINDUAMERICAN www.IAmHinduAmerican.org
With hate crimes and religious intolerance on the rise, now more than ever, it’s important to dispel misperceptions about what it means to be a Hindu American. How does Hinduism inspire you? Share your story with @HinduAmerican at www.IAmHinduAmerican.org #IAMHINDUAMERICAN
From yoga and meditation to karma and the decimal system, Hindu contributions are visible in everyday life. But do Americans understand what it really means to be a Hindu? Today, @Hindu-American-Foundation is launching the #IAMHINDUAMERICAN campaign to help raise awareness and clarify misperceptions. Learn more and share your story here: www.IAmHinduAmerican.org
It’s that SIMPLE!
Be on the lookout TOMORROW and be ready to share your story and share #IAmHinduAmerican far and wide.
Thanks in advance!
The HAF Team
