Supporting special needs children
Sappani Foundation is proud to announce that it is working with UK-based Serendip Childrens Home to support eight schools with special needs units in Mullaitivu, Sri Lanka. Our aim is…
Canada’s travel ban will hinder Canada-India ties but not COVID-19
In an op-ed piece in the Toronto Star, Vijay Sappani argues that an extended Canada-India travel ban may lead to retaliatory measures, which could further damage this important international relationship….
To start democracy in Afghanistan, we need to stop Pakistan
Vijay Sappani argues that the key to peace in Afghanistan is reining in Pakistan. An abridged version is available in iPolitics. As of writing, the situation in Afghanistan is so…
We need a Canada-India energy pact
They have the demand, we have a stable supply and together we can advance global climate goals while supporting employment in Canada’s energy sector, writes Vijay Sappani in the Financial…
Politicians should be guided by victims of terrorism, not their killers
In an op-ed piece in iPolitics, Vijay Sappani argues that the measure of actions taken to confront extremism remains a project of politics, not national security. Four Muslim names spanning…
Cure SRD5A3 report on the congenital disorder of glycosylation SRD5A3-CDG
May 16th is World Congenital Disorder of Glycosylation (CDG) Awareness Day – a day that is celebrated by a global community to help raise awareness on this rare disease. CDG…
India needs to do more on rare diseases
In a piece co-written for the Observer Research Foundation, Vijay Sappani argues that India needs to do far more when it comes to detection and treatment of rare diseases. In…
Celebrity meddling in Indian farmer protests distracts from the core issues
In an op-ed piece in the Toronto Star, Vijay Sappani argues that celebrity meddling in the Indian farmer protests is distracting from the actual issues. Weeks ago, Greta Thunberg, Rihanna,…
Canada’s pandemic recovery: a partnership with India is key
In an op-ed piece in The National Post, Vijay Sappani argues for a strong Canada-India partnership to resolve Canada’s vaccine woes and for a strong post-pandemic recovery. Though ties between…