#Savevoa
The Fight to Save Voice of America
While I was on administrative leave, a few displaced journalists started #SaveVoa — an initiative to raise awareness and funds after the administration signed an executive order to dismantle Voice of America. The goal was to spotlight how the administration was trying to take down an institution originally built to combat propaganda—and to remind U.S. citizens and policymakers of the importance of press freedom and sharing accurate information with the world, especially in oppressed societies.
I produced a few social media videos during that time to contribute to the effort.
#SaveVOA Reels
Legacy in the Sand
Our Small Story in a Bigger Mission
Save VOA, Unfiltered
This wasn’t what I expected to be doing at 5:37 AM, two days after my last day on USAGM’s payroll.
But I’m oddly proud to be part of the DOGE casualty list—for standing by journalism rooted in free, unbiased information.
VOA will always hold a place in my soul. I’ll always get to say my journey to America—and my career—was in service of the quiet force behind helping people think freely.
Save VOA, Unfiltered
Our Small Story in a Bigger Mission
Save VOA, Unfiltered
I was officially let go—again.
Even if they wanted to “clean house,” it didn’t have to be like this.
This wasn’t reform. It was reckless.
And when the argument is that simple… you have to wonder:
What’s this really about?
At least now, I get to speak my truth—
something taken from me through silence and threat.
And that? That feels good.
Our Small Story in a Bigger Mission
Our Small Story in a Bigger Mission
Our Small Story in a Bigger Mission
My dad began his career broadcasting truth into India—what people weren’t hearing at home when Indira Gandhi declared Emergency in 1975. It’s what he stood for, what I’ve carried forward, and what VOA is at its core.
Now, as he grows older and more fragile, I hope VOA’s heartbeat remembers us as passing ships—part of its story, not its ce
My dad began his career broadcasting truth into India—what people weren’t hearing at home when Indira Gandhi declared Emergency in 1975. It’s what he stood for, what I’ve carried forward, and what VOA is at its core.
Now, as he grows older and more fragile, I hope VOA’s heartbeat remembers us as passing ships—part of its story, not its center—in a journey that began before us, and I hope, beats long after.
Why VOA Still Matters
A Voice that still Remembers
Our Small Story in a Bigger Mission
He grew up in Africa listening to VOA in the 90’s.
Decades later, he still sees its value.
I made this to remind people what’s at stake—and why supporting VOA matters.
When Truth Broke Through
A Voice that still Remembers
A Voice that still Remembers
She lived through the Jaruzelski regime in Poland in the 80’s. VOA wasn’t just news—it was a lifeline.
I created this to show what VOA meant to people—and why we need to keep it going.
A Voice that still Remembers
A Voice that still Remembers
A Voice that still Remembers
My dad—a seasoned journalist—began his career at All India Radio (before I was born), then went on to the BBC, Deutsche Welle, and eventually, The Voice of America.
VOA sponsored him on an H1B visa in 1988. He retired 35 years later.
Telling him that VOA’s future is uncertain—while he drifts in and out of dementia—was one of the hardest t
My dad—a seasoned journalist—began his career at All India Radio (before I was born), then went on to the BBC, Deutsche Welle, and eventually, The Voice of America.
VOA sponsored him on an H1B visa in 1988. He retired 35 years later.
Telling him that VOA’s future is uncertain—while he drifts in and out of dementia—was one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do.
I cried. I don’t usually share that. But in that moment, I got the biggest gift: my dad, as I knew him. My best friend. For a few minutes, it felt like we were back in his VOA office, chatting like we did for years.
And that’s when I found out—right in real time—that his story with VOA started even earlier than I knew.