About Us
Duke South Asian Students Association/Diya's mission is to promote South Asian cultural awareness on Duke's campus as well as enhance cross-cultural awareness between all cultural and student groups. Diya's membership includes (but is not limited to) students from the eight major nations of South Asia: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Diya, which is a Hindi/Urdu word meaning "light," seeks to promote awareness and appreciation of South Asian culture and tradition through cultural, social, and community service events. It also hopes to provide opportunities for Diya members to meet and share a strong common collegiate experience throughout the year.
