[Photograph of a group of individuals at Fraserview Hall in Vancouver]

Photograph of a group of unidentified individuals at a fundraising event organized by the South Asian Family Association (SAFA) at Fraserview Hall in Vancouver, British Columbia (B.C.). The event was known as Deepmala, an annual fundraiser in which the proceeds went towards youth scholarships and programs that benefit the South Asian community.

The South Asian Family Association (SAFA) is a non-profit organization that aims to highlight the South Asian community and culture. SAFA was formed in 2001 with goals to promote positive images of the South Asian community, enhance cross-cultural understanding, and empower families to maintain their heritage while embracing Canadian culture. Some of the ways they accomplish these goals are through organizing Indian festivals, including their annual summer India Live festival and Diwali functions, providing annual scholarships for high school students, holding International Women's Day forums, running youth summer camps and organizing health fairs for the South Asian community.