About this Event
The American India Foundation’s Bay Area Young Professionals chapter is proud to present our 15th Annual Charity Gala: The Royal Raj – A Night of Vintage Glamour, taking place at the iconic Green Room of the San Francisco War Memorial Opera House on Saturday, August 16, 2025.
Step into an evening of elegance and celebration in your finest Desi attire as we reflect on 15 years of impact, raising funds and awareness for AIF’s transformative initiatives, and building a vibrant community of passionate young professionals.
Guests will enjoy a gourmet catered dinner, an open bar, and live entertainment, including a DJ to keep the night going. Don’t miss this unforgettable evening - tickets are limited and expected to sell out quickly!
Dress Code: Indian Formal
Attendance: 21+
Location: Green Room of the War Memorial Opera House
Hours: 7 PM - Midnight
Tickets:
Ticketing tiers will be based on open bar access
Early Bird (with Open Bar): $100
Early Bird (without Open Bar): $80
General Admission (with Open Bar): $120
General Admission (without Open Bar): $100
Group (2+): $110
AIF General Members (with Open Bar): $80
AIF General Members (without Open Bar): $70
VIP Founder/Investor Ticket: +$50 Add-On
Special add-on to meet and dine with other founders and investors from our Title Sponsors, WestBridge Capital at their exclusive table
No refunds allowed
Theme & Attire
Theme: The Royal Raj: A Night of Vintage Glamour
Attire: Desi Formal
- Suit or Formal Sherwani for Men
- Saree, Lehenga, or Formal Gown for Women
Colour Suggestions:
- Burgundy, Blush Pink, Mint Green, Champagne, Gold
About the American India Foundation
The American India Foundation is committed to catalyzing social and economic change in India, and building a lasting bridge between the United States and India through high-impact interventions in education, livelihoods, public health, and leadership development. AIF’s programming seeks to achieve gender equity through developing inclusive models that focus on and empower girls and women. Founded in 2001 at the initiative of President Bill Clinton following a suggestion from Indian Prime Minister Vajpayee, AIF has impacted the lives of ~19 million of India’s poor. With offices in New York and California, twelve chapters across the U.S., and India operations headquartered in New Delhi, AIF is transforming lives across 24 states of India while addressing these issues on a regional, country, and international scale. Learn more at www.AIF.org.
About the Bay Area Young Professionals
The Bay Area Young Professionals (BAYP) supports AIF’s mission of catalyzing social and economic change in India by hosting a variety of educational and fundraising events in the Bay Area. We believe young professionals have an opportunity to contribute in a unique way–both at home and abroad–early in their careers to benefit AIF’s mission in serving India's most vulnerable populations. Learn more at https://aif.org/bay-area-young-professionals/
About Project MANSI
Digital Equalizer (DE) is AIF’s flagship nonprofit education program that facilitates equitable access to quality learning for students from government schools across 28 states and 7 union territories of India. This initiative bridges the educational and digital divides in India and prepares students, especially young girls, for careers and lives of their choosing.
Learn more at https://aif.org/education/digital-equalizer/
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Green Room, 401 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, United States
USD 55.20 to USD 151.23
