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Breeze of Joy Foundation - Welcome to Breeze of Joy Foundation

A Breeze of Kindness. A Life of Joy.


The Breeze of Joy Foundation was created with a simple yet powerful vision: to bring joy into people's lives through the breeze of kindness, compassion, and love. Founded by Joy Sobhanian and Dr. Soha Sobhanian, the organization is a reflection of their shared belief that even the smallest act of love can ripple outward to transform lives and communities.

The inspiration began with personal encounters — moments that revealed how many children and families live in quiet struggle, without access to education, resources, or emotional support. Rather than turning away, Joy and Dr. Soha chose to respond with purposeful action. What began as small gestures of giving and mentorship quickly evolved into a formal movement dedicated to empowering others through dignity and hope.
 
 
"We both come from cultures where the education of women was often sidelined. We founded Breeze of Joy because we believe a society can only truly advance when women and men are empowered equally. Every girl we support is an investment not just in one child, but in the long-term health of her entire community."
 
— Joy & Dr. Soha Sobhanian, Co-Founders
 
Why the Name "Breeze of Joy"?


The name is both poetic and purposeful. It symbolizes a gentle, refreshing force — something natural, healing, and ever-present — that can touch lives regardless of where they are. The foundation exists to create those breezes: small but meaningful acts that carry warmth, opportunity, and transformation.
 
Where We Work


We work directly with families in underserved regions of India and Bangladesh, covering school tuition, books, supplies, and uniforms. We know every girl by name. We verify every expense. We visit every family.
 

 

   
18+

   
Girls in School

 

 

   
2021

   
Year Founded

 

 

   
100%

   
Goes to Girls

 

 

   
All

   
Volunteer Powered

 
 
Our Promise to You


We have no office. No rent. No utility bills. No administrative salaries. Every person who works for Breeze of Joy is a volunteer out of pure love. That means 100% of your donation goes directly to a girl's education — guaranteed, always.
 
Our Leadership Team


Guiding this mission is a diverse and dedicated leadership team, each bringing unique perspectives and expertise from different cultures, disciplines, and life experiences:
 

 

   
Sirous Thampi

   
CEO

 

 

   
Dr. Soha Sobhanian

   
President & Co-Founder

 

 

   
Joy Sobhanian

   
CFO & Co-Founder

 

 

   
Shamim Imani

   
Vice President

 

 

   
Dr. Michelle Ding

   
Secretary

 

 

   
Ron Conigliaro

   
Chief Development Officer

 

 

   
Tahireh Thampi Kuehn

   
Director of Philanthropy

 


The Breeze of Joy Foundation continues to grow — not as an institution, but as a movement of love in action. Because sometimes, all it takes is a breeze… to bring joy into a life.