Shanti Bhavan Galas 2026

Meet Shilpa in Person

We are honored to welcome Shilpa Raj as a featured speaker at this year’s galas in Toronto and London .

Shilpa’s journey from a childhood marked by profound economic hardship to becoming a powerful voice for dignity, education, and opportunity has inspired audiences around the world. She was prominently featured in the award-winning Netflix docuseries Daughters of Destiny, which followed several students growing up at Shanti Bhavan. Shilpa later shared her full story in her memoir, The Elephant Chaser’s Daughter, offering a deeply personal account of resilience, family, and the life-changing power of education.

Shilpa will share her personal journey and reflect on how education transformed her life and why the mission of Shanti Bhavan continues to matter for the next generation of children.

Meet Shilpa in person at this year’s galas and hear directly from one of Shanti Bhavan’s most inspiring alumni. To learn more about her story, you can watch the Daughters of Destiny trailer and her interview on The Kelly Clarkson Show.

Toronto Gala

The Shanti Bhavan Canada Chapter warmly invites you to their 5th Annual Gala on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at the iconic Imperial Room at the Fairmont Royal York in Toronto.

Join us for a special evening featuring Shanti Bhavan alumni, a wonderful dinner, and an inspiring program—all in support of a mission that is opening doors to education and opportunity for children from India’s most underserved communities.

Every ticket purchased helps sustain Shanti Bhavan’s students and the life-changing programs that support their journeys.

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We are honored to welcome Jyoti Menon, Vice President of Product at Bread Financial, to the Toronto Gala. Jyoti has spent over two decades building and scaling products for global financial institutions including Citi and American Express and has been recognized as one of the Outstanding 50 Asian Americans in Business. As a Shanti Bhavan board member, she brings both professional excellence and a deep commitment to expanding opportunity for the next generation.

London Gala

The Shanti Bhavan UK Chapter invites you to their 5th Annual Gala on Friday, 20 November 2026 at The Gladstone Library at The Royal Horseguards Hotel, One Whitehall Place in London.

Hear powerful stories from Shanti Bhavan alumni, enjoy an elegant dinner, and celebrate the impact of a community committed to expanding access to education and opportunity.

All proceeds from the evening directly support Shanti Bhavan’s students and the programs that help them thrive.

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Have Questions?

Even if you can’t attend a Shanti Bhavan Gala, your support still makes a difference.

  • Donate to help fund our programs and day-to-day operations.
  • Sponsor a child to support one student’s full journey from preschool through college.
  • Explore career or volunteer opportunities and be part of our on-the-ground work in India.

We partner with mission-aligned companies to create meaningful sponsorship opportunities. Whether you’re looking to support the gala, sponsor a table, or engage your employees, we’d love to hear from you!

Reach out to Amanda Turner, Senior Development Officer, at [email protected] to learn more.

Shanti Bhavan chapters are active in Australia, Canada, and the UK, and they’re a great way to stay connected, build community, and support our work year-round.

To learn more or get involved, contact our chapters.

Australia: [email protected]

Canada: [email protected]

UK: [email protected]