Sangam: Unity in Action

The word sangam means "confluence" in Sanskrit, the ancient classical language of the Indian subcontinent. Our choice of the word sangam to embody who we are and what we stand for was born out of a desire to revolutionize what it means to spearhead a grassroots movement. We believe that in order to make a real difference in the world, we as socially conscious citizens must internalize an attitude of equality and a spirit of communion. We hope that Sangam India will become a platform for change through parity, cooperation, and mutual understanding. As we meet and work with different communities, we wish to emphasize the importance of working with them in bettering their lives and in helping them to empower themselves.

We also hope that Sangam India will become an active intellectual and activist meeting point for different non-governmental organizations and individuals who wish to utilize their time, effort and resources to help those who are less fortunate. It is only through unity, community, and a sense of brotherhood and equality with people from all walks of life that we can truly hope to make a difference.

Our Logo

The Sangam India logo seeks to embody the goals, beliefs, and hope of the Sangam spirit. We have adopted for the heart of our logo a classic symbol of transcendence: the lotus flower. Born into darkness and muck, the lotus eventually emerges high above its watery roots to bloom into a lovely flower. This symbolizes the core of our work, in which we assist and encourage those who are disadvantaged in courageously transcending their circumstances to achieve dignity, independence, and equity. The colors of the lotus petals also carry meaning for us: the red signals determination, strength, and vigor, while the light brown symbolizes the dirt of day-to-day challenges and hardships faced by many. At their intersection is a vibrant green, representing vitality and growth. This expresses our belief that when great determination is combined with firsthand experience of hardship, tremendous growth can happen. Finally, for the Sangam India typeface, we have chosen Archer, designed by Hoefler and Frere-Jones, for its openly welcoming forms and bold yet graceful feel.

Tina Ye
Web & Graphics Designer