Our Four Pillars
Empowerment
Uplifting women through culture, education & community
Tradition
Preserving Punjabi folk arts, Phulkari & Giddha
Community
Building bonds across the DMV South Asian diaspora
Excellence
Recognising achievement at an international level
Our Mission
A women's organisation promoting culture, independence, and community causes across the DMV.
PWCA — Empowering Women Since Day One
The Punjabi Women Cultural Association is a non-profit organisation dedicated to celebrating Punjabi heritage, empowering women through education and independence, and building a vibrant South Asian community in DC, Maryland & Virginia.
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Moni Gill
CEO & Founder
Rupinder Chahal
President
Events & Initiatives
A women's organisation that has championed multiple causes across the DMV community.
PWCA International Runway: Men & Women
South Asian couture meets contemporary global fashion
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Pageant Winners 2025
Celebrating Punjabi women across all age categories — Little Miss, Junior Teen, Teen, Miss, Ms & Mrs. Our pageant honours beauty, culture, talent, and community spirit.
Phulkari · Giddha · Teej
Preserving Punjabi Folk Heritage
Help Our Cause — Donate
Your generosity funds education scholarships, cultural workshops, and the annual Mela Teeyan Teej festival. Become a monthly donor and be recognised on our website as a valued community sponsor.
Celebrate Teej 2026
Mela Teeyan Teej Near Me
The DMV's premier Punjabi women's cultural festival — celebrating heritage, empowering women, and building community through art, fashion & tradition.