Founded in 1974, Bay Area Prabasi is a membership-based non-profit socio-cultural organization of the Bengalis of the San Francisco Bay Area.Our mission is to promote and contribute to charitable, religious, literary, and educational activities with particular emphasis on the heritage of Bengal.Join us to celebrate the quintessential Bengali occasions, grow a deeper appreciation of our heritage and stand beside others when help is needed.
“Saptapadi” is a captivating Bengali wedding-themed fashion show. It features exquisite designs from the Fashion House Pia Ka Ghar. This event showcases the intricate beauty of Bengali wedding attire, blending traditional elegance with modern flair.
Bay Area Prabasi celebrates its 50th year in 2023, with a cadence of several cultural, philanthropic and educational programs, to celebrate Bengali history, culture, literature and arts. The grand kickoff will be a two-day event held on April 29th and 30th in the SF Bay Area.
Bay Area Prabasi, in partnership with Mukti West Bengal, is launching a comprehensive and free service for women in West Bengal who are experiencing gender violence, emotional abuse, or domestic abuse. We dedicate this initiative to the memory of Abhaya, and through grassroots support and policy advocacy, we strive to create a society where all women can live free from fear and violence.”
Sayambharataa helps students in rural Bengal (Birbhum) with their education needs comprehensively
To deliver the essential medical devices and services in Kolkata to help in fighting the second wave of the pandemic- Bay Area Prabasi has formed a consortium with Kolkata Foundation, AIM, MUKTI, RHCF, NK Realtors and Srijan.
At Prabasi, we are committed to helping causes related to Bengal and Bengalis all over the world. Consistent with that philosophy, Prabasi decided to extend financial sponsorship to Sharbari’s Studio – it’s a multi year partnership aimed at supporting the traditional garment workers and weavers in Rural Bengal, ensuring that this art-form, honed and cultivated over generations can be preserved.
In a time of crisis, nobody will help anyone without a proper price. But you gave us a concentrator for free. You probably save my mother’s life…
You saved my mother’s life, to be honest. We could save her just because we got the concentrator in time. Thank you!
I thank you for your support of the oxygen concentrator during my need, I am grateful for your help.
Thanks a lot for helping me with a concentrator during this crisis. My father-in-law is 75 years old and Covid +ve.
