About

At She Carries Culture, 501 (c)(3) registered non-profit organization we aim to proudly uplift the voices of immigrant women by providing a safe space for them to share their life stories and experiences. Through sharing stories, celebrating cultures, and advocating for social equality, we strive to empower women and their identities across the world.

Founder & President

Aryahi Singhvi is a high school student who is the founder of She Carries Culture, a nonprofit dedicated to elevating the voices of immigrant women through storytelling, advocacy, and cultural awareness. She is always been a keen advocate for women’s rights and healthcare. Through sharing inspirational journeys, she hope to empower women and their identities around the world. She is passionate about recognizing and honoring the sacrifices millions of women endure every day. She collectively embraced Indian culture and have gained a strong ownership of my Indian-American identity, celebrating both cultures.

About She Carries Culture

Proud to be the daughter of an immigrant mother, I have witnessed the quiet hardships my mom endured while striving to provide better lives for my brother and me. Whether it meant working until 2 AM some nights or the daily challenge of balancing American and Indian cultures, my mom has been the foundation behind our family’s prosperity. Growing up, I didn’t always understand her pain, as her maternal instincts often shielded me from it. However, over time, I’ve come to recognize the struggles she faced, starting a new life in the United States, battling homesickness after leaving India, and preserving her Indian roots as she assimilated into American society. These realizations sparked deep admiration for immigrant women around the world, accompanied by sorrow at how often they go without the empowerment they deserve.

As I learned more about my mom’s journey, I began to notice similar stories in the lives of other women around me. From my mom’s friends to cashiers at our local South Asian grocery store, I quietly became cognizant of the sacrifices these women were forced to make every day. Some women were forced to take on jobs where they were paid significantly less than their male counterparts, while other women were forced to quit their jobs due to the expectations that they should focus solely on raising children. I always thought this was extremely unfair, asking myself: why must a woman have to sacrifice her well-being for those around her? And when she does so, withstanding these sacrifices and pressures, who shows their gratitude for her in return? Today, more than 23 million immigrant women balance work and household responsibilities without any real support from their communities. While they dedicate themselves to ensuring everyone else’s happiness, few stop to ask how they feel. These experiences motivated me to start a haven for women where they could discuss their stories and emotions behind them: She Carries Culture.

Additionally, with the recent rise in hate crimes against people of color, I believe that it is more important than ever to address the challenges that women of color face in this nation. As millions of women fight to preserve their cultures, such traditions and cultural practices are often dismissed as too “weird” or “exotic” as they are encouraged to assimilate fully into the American lifestyle, abandoning their heritage. These attitudes and unfavorable perceptions lead women to question whether they should pass down such cultural traditions onto their families. I’ve personally seen how my mom has navigated the balance between American and Indian culture. From maintaining our heritage through prayers, holidays, and dance, she also ensured that we understood our surroundings as well. Yet this balance was not always easy to maintain. For instance, my mom feared that if she didn’t teach us English at an early age, then my brother and I would fall behind in school. As a result, I lacked the same comprehension level in my family’s native languages (Hindi and Marwari) compared to my cousins and their peers in India, something my mom still felt guilty about. Seeing her navigate those challenges and having to internalize these self-reflections made me realize how important it is to create spaces where women feel supported in preserving their cultures.

Moved by my mom’s experiences, I founded She Carries Culture to support immigrant women through their hardships. This organization offers a haven for women to feel confident in celebrating their traditions and passing them down with pride, and sharing their reflective experiences out loud for others to resonate with. Our mission is to elevate the stories of immigrant women and inspire others to stand with them as they take on their journey in a new country. Through podcasts, blogs, and community events, I envision more women feeling heard and valued within the community. With each effort, I aim to give back to the incredible women who shape our communities. Above all, by uplifting their voices, I strive to ensure She Carries Culture restores a sense of belonging for every woman, reminding the world of the strength, resilience and beauty they carry.