KOAY Core Team

Sidhi serves as the Director of KOA Youth. Her favorite part about KOA is how everyone comes together to share our history and culture. As an almost extinct community, she believes it's crucial to preserve and showcase our unique traditions, which is why she sees social media as our biggest asset in sharing our story with the world.

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Sidhi's favorite kashmiri food is Al Yakhni!

Arushi serves as the Director of KOA Youth. Her favorite part about KOA is the KP bond and determination of the youth in the ongoing fight to preserve our culture and story.

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Arushi's favorite non-veg kashmiri food is Matsch, and fave veg kashmiri food is haakh.

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Rhea serves as a KOA Youth Representative. Her favorite part about KOA is the immediate connection KOA members feel when meeting at camp. She believes camp is what brings everyone together and it is such a special time for her. She has always cherished all of the youth coming together and building new relationships.

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Ishani serves as a KOA Youth Representative. Her favorite part about KOA is connecting more with her culture and meet people that share a similar background as her.

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Ishani's favorite Kashmiri food is our koshur style gaad!​

Rithul Dhar serves as the KOA Youth Secretary. His favorite part about KOA is how it allows him to engage with the Kashmiri community and meet new people. He believes that attending KOA camp is a great way to make new friends and deepen his connection to the community. He values the connections and shared experiences that come from being part of this vibrant group.

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Rithul's favorite kashmiri food is Roganjosh.​