
The South Asian Network’s annual gala is a special evening that brings the greater Los Angeles community together in celebration of the achievements of the South Asian Network (SAN), recognition of leaders in our community, and to raise support for SAN’s important programming.
The evening features a cocktail reception, dinner, awards program, and entertainment. Over 250 business, government, and nonprofit leaders are expected to attend the Gala from the Greater Los Angeles and Orange counties.
We are excited to have one of the most audacious and unapologetically proud South Asian-American Activist-Politician Kshama Sawant to keynote our event.

This year, we are very excited to recognize:


Sonali Kolhatkar as SAN’s Social Justice Advocate. Sonali is a widely admired host and producer of Rising Up With Sonali, a popular radio program on KPFK (90.7 FM) in Los Angeles, author of Rising Up: The Power of Narrative in Pursuing Racial Justice and co-director of the Afghan Women’s Mission.
Suma Mathai as SAN’s Goodwill Ambassador Award. Suma is a public interest attorney, a former Board Member of SAN and a lifelong advocate against gender-based violence. She has been working with children and families for over three decades.
Why you should support SAN
Every dollar of sponsorship allows the South Asian Network to allocate more resources towards supporting the victims of domestic violence and empowering our communities through civic education and engagement. Your dollars also support our much-needed mental health and public benefits and senior assistance work. We invite you to support us and the growing South Asian community in Southern California.
Sponsorship Levels
- $10,000 Justice | Inquilaab will include: 10 Seats, Recognition from Stage, Your Company materials on all tables, Acknowledgement on Website & Dedicated Post on SAN’s Social Media Platforms.
- $5,000 Power | Shakti will include: 5 Seats, Recognition from Stage, Your Company materials on all tables, Acknowledgement on Website.
- $2,500 Rights | Adhikaar will include: 3 Seats, Recognition from Stage, Your Company materials on all tables.
- $1,000 Voice | Awaz will include: 2 Seats & Recognition from Stage.
For more information about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Mehdi Shah at 562- 403-0488 ext. 219 or mehdi@southasiannetwork.org.
