Collaborative Initiatives & Network
AMEC works with civic, cultural, healthcare, media, leadership, interfaith, wellness, agriculture, and community organizations to empower ethnic communities, celebrate heritage, strengthen public service, and build bridges across America and beyond.
The American Multi Ethnic Commission's network of collaborative initiatives reflects its mission of unity through action. Through leadership programs, public health initiatives, media platforms, community roundtables, cultural celebrations, interfaith dialogue, wellness events, youth recognition, and global civic partnerships, AMEC collaborates with organizations that share a commitment to service, inclusion, cultural pride, and public impact.
Dr. VGP Podcast / Global Eye Digital TV
Dr. VGP Podcast is a media and thought-leadership platform hosted by Dr. Vijay G. Prabhakar, featuring meaningful conversations with leaders, professionals, policymakers, entrepreneurs, healthcare experts, athletes, public officials, artists, and changemakers from around the world.
Our mission is to inform, inspire, educate, and connect communities worldwide through meaningful dialogue with leaders, professionals, policymakers, entrepreneurs, healthcare experts, athletes, and changemakers from around the world.
Dr. VGP Podcast has passed 100,000 subscribers and achieved YouTube Silver Button status, reflecting its growing global audience and community impact.
Stay connected with Dr. VGP Podcast and explore more episodes on the official YouTube channel.
Poster Gallery
Explore featured Dr. VGP Podcast posters highlighting milestone episodes, global conversations, community leaders, and thought-provoking discussions.
NIM CARE
NIM CARE is connected with global health, wellness, mental health awareness, public health leadership, and World Health Day initiatives. Its work has supported dialogue around mental health, telemedicine, healthcare access, youth empowerment, and global standards for healthcare delivery.
AMEC's leadership and public health network has been connected with NIM CARE's World Health Day 2017 Global Action Summit in New Delhi, focused on mental health awareness, depression awareness, telemedicine, healthcare access, and global public health collaboration.
World Health Day Global Action Summit 2017 — New Delhi
Depression: Let's Talk | Unite for a Healthy Mind
- Date
- April 6 & 7, 2017
- Venue
- Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi, India
- Theme
- W.H.O. World Health Day 2017 — Depression: Let's Talk
- Summit Message
- Unite for a Healthy Mind
Inaugural program: His Excellency the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee, inaugurated the Global Summit in Action on Friday, April 7, 2017 at 1:30 PM.
- Depression: Let's Talk — Global Scenario
- Telemedicine: The Global Solution
- Skill Development: Human Resource Potential
- Tele-Education, Technology Innovation & Corporate Sector
- Global Standard of Healthcare Delivery Systems: Affordable & Accessible Healthcare
- Education, Empowerment & Equality Among Adolescence, Youth & Women
- A Broad Framework for Collective Action
World Health Day 2017 — Brochures
Moments from the Summit
World Divine Conclave / Congress 2017 — Hyderabad
Interfaith Dialogue, Peace, Harmony & Global Cooperation
The 2017 World Divine Conclave / Congress in Hyderabad brought together spiritual leaders, civic voices, community representatives, and global participants for dialogue on peace, harmony, interfaith understanding, spiritual tourism, and public service. The program reflected AMEC's broader mission of building bridges across communities through recognition, service, cultural understanding, and global cooperation.
First World Divine Conclave 2017
The official souvenir brochure documenting speakers, honorees, partners, and the program of the 2017 Hyderabad gathering.
Moments from the Conclave
World Divine Conclave 2019 — New Delhi
Interfaith Leadership, Global Peace & Spiritual Cooperation
The 2019 World Divine Conclave in New Delhi continued the mission of bringing spiritual, civic, community, and global leaders together for dialogue on peace, harmony, interfaith understanding, cultural cooperation, and public service. The program reflected AMEC's broader vision of building bridges across communities through recognition, service, and global collaboration.
Official 2019 Brochure
The official program brochure documenting speakers, honorees, partners, and the schedule of the 2019 New Delhi gathering.
Moments from the Conclave
GSA — Global Strategic Alliance
Global Strategic Alliance is a civic and global partnership platform connected with public-private collaboration, diaspora engagement, cultural exchange, economic development, and international relationship-building.
AMEC's leadership network has worked closely with GSA on major community and diaspora initiatives, including GSA India@75 Expo USA, curtain raiser programs, Pride of India recognition activities, and follow-up sequel initiatives.
- GSA India@75 Expo USA
- 2022 curtain raiser activities
- “Made in India — Made for the World” theme
- December 2022 Expo activity in the Chicago/Naperville area
- Pride of India Awards
- 2023 Metro City Sequel activities
- Outreach with Indian leaders, community leaders, state-level representatives, and diaspora stakeholders
- Programs promoting U.S.–India collaboration, community recognition, trade, healthcare, education, culture, and civic engagement
GSA Collaborative Moments
The Global Eye International Institute of Leadership
The Global Eye International Institute of Leadership is a leadership development platform focused on preparing inclusive leaders through civic learning, community leadership, professional development, and global engagement.
AMEC's leadership network is connected with the Institute's launch and leadership development initiatives, including programs designed to help emerging leaders build civic, cultural, professional, and global awareness.
- Launch activity in New York in January 2023
- Leadership development programs
- Civic and community leadership training
- Youth and ethnic community empowerment
- U.S.–India relationship-focused leadership learning
- Applied learning and certificate-style programs
- Professional development for inclusive leadership
Global Eye Magazine
Global Eye Magazine is a digital news and media platform connected with community storytelling, diaspora leadership, civic voices, cultural coverage, public recognition programs, interviews, features, and global perspectives.
Global Eye Magazine supports AMEC's mission by highlighting community events, leadership stories, civic programs, cultural celebrations, healthcare initiatives, partner activities, and recognition ceremonies.
- AMEC event coverage
- Community leadership features
- Global Eye digital magazine editions
- Media coverage for AMEC and partner initiatives
- Event standees and promotional material
- Civic, cultural, healthcare, interfaith, leadership, and recognition storytelling
- Coverage connected with AMEC Gala, International Yoga Day, behavioral healthcare, Global Millets, and community achievers
Gandhi King Center for Nonviolence
The Gandhi King Center for Nonviolence is a community-centered initiative inspired by the peace and nonviolence legacies of Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The Center focuses on peacebuilding, community healing, youth engagement, wellness, mediation, and violence prevention.
AMEC leadership supported the vision and community launch of the Gandhi King Center in Englewood, Chicago, helping create a platform for neighborhood peace, wellness, service, and positive alternatives for youth and families.
- Launch in Englewood, Chicago
- Nonviolence and peacebuilding programs
- Meditation classes
- Yoga classes
- Mediation counseling
- Youth and sports-based activities
- Music therapy
- Mobile food pantry support
- Wellness screenings
- Self-empowerment programs
- Crisis intervention and community follow-up goals
- Black History Month and community-centered programming
Gandhi King Center for Nonviolence
American Association of Multi Ethnic Physicians
The American Association of Multi Ethnic Physicians supports physician leadership, healthcare access, multi-ethnic healthcare collaboration, public health awareness, and community wellness.
AMEC has collaborated with physician and healthcare leaders through public health programs, healthcare access discussions, wellness events, behavioral health conversations, and physician-led service initiatives.
- World Health Day programs
- Doctor's Day celebration activities
- Healthcare access and public awareness programs
- Physician leadership initiatives
- Public health and community wellness events
- Medicaid and healthcare access awareness activity
Citizens Action Alliance for Behavioral Health
Citizens Action Alliance for Behavioral Health supports behavioral health awareness, provider dialogue, mental health access, community resources, and roundtable discussions among healthcare providers, elected officials, community leaders, and public health stakeholders.
AMEC's behavioral health work is connected with the Gandhi King Legacy Roundtable and CAABH's mission to nurture, enrich, and empower behavioral healthcare providers while spreading awareness of behavioral health resources in communities.
- 2021 Gandhi King Legacy Roundtable Summit
- Behavioral health awareness and provider dialogue
- AMEC-CAABH-Medstar pilot discussions in Englewood
- 2023 mental health and gun violence roundtable activity
- 2025 Congressional Roundtable on Emerging Challenges of Behavioral Healthcare Delivery
- 2025 roundtable dialogue with MCO leadership and Chicagoland behavioral healthcare providers
Gandhi King Legacy Roundtable Summit
Mindful Meditation Yoga, Naperville
Mindful Meditation Yoga, Naperville is a wellness and community partner supporting yoga, meditation, mindfulness, holistic health, cultural wellness, and International Yoga Day programs.
AMEC and its partner network have supported International Yoga Day celebrations and wellness programs that bring communities together through yoga, meditation, mindfulness, music, cultural participation, public recognition, and community health.
- International Yoga Day 2023 in Naperville
- International Yoga Day 2024 in Naperville
- International Yoga Day 2026 Chicagoland celebration
- Free weekly yoga and meditation community wellness work
- Recognition of wellness leadership and community service
- Wellness, unity, mindfulness, and community health programs
GSA Millet Mission
GSA Millet Mission is connected with food, agriculture, wellness, sustainability, nutrition awareness, and U.S.–India collaboration around millets and climate-resilient food systems.
AMEC's partner network has supported millet awareness through community education, roundtable discussions, global food and health conversations, and collaborative outreach around sustainable agriculture and nutrition.
- First North American Roundtable Summit on Millets 2023
- GSA Global Millets Expo / Conclave 2025
- Agriculture, wellness, nutrition, sustainability, and U.S.–India collaboration
GSA Millet Mission Moments
World Health Day 2026
AMEC participated in World Health Day 2026 activities promoting public health awareness, community wellness, preventive care, and healthier communities.
Building Partnerships That Serve Communities
AMEC's collaborative efforts reflect a shared belief that community progress happens through collaboration. From health and wellness to civic engagement, leadership, media, interfaith dialogue, agriculture, cultural celebration, and youth empowerment, AMEC continues to work with organizations that help strengthen ethnic communities and build a more united future.