Tuesday 30 May 2017

Ravi Singh (Founder of Khalsa Aid)



Ravi Singh is the founder of Khalsa Aid which is an organisation dedicated to humanitarian work and claim to help for compassion, love, justice and hope.

As per his posts on social networking sites, he was of 12 years when he left Punjab. The short period after his migration is not considered as very lucky and cheerful by him now as he lost his right path till he got the news of his friend Channi of being tortured by Punjab police to death.

His friend was already died in 1989 but when he came to know about this however lately, he resoluted to change himself in order to become a true Sikh and to become aware of himself.

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His foundation of this organization is one of the consequence of this change and he own his everything to his friend.

His help for refugees is doing a great deal to humanity and they are indeed the reasons for arising hope with their work.

Khalsa Aid, established in 1999, is an international non-profit aid and relief organization founded on the Sikh principles of Nishkam (selfless) service and universal love. Khalsa Aid is a UK Registered Charity (#1080374) with the UK Charities Commission and also has volunteers in North America & Asia. Khalsa Aid has provided relief assistance to victims of disasters, wars, and other tragic events around the world.

Charity work undertaken by Khalsa Aid:
Haiti - Relief Programme January 2010


Pakistan - Providing Rehabilitation & Assistance
Indonesia - Art Therapy Sessions for Young Children
Turkey - Earthquake Response Relief Aid
Orissa (India) - Rehabilitating the School System After a Devastating Cyclone


Kosovo - Providing Assistance to Displaced Victims of Civil War & Genocide
Punjab India - Flood Relief - 2008
Bangladesh - December 2007
Somalia - 2003 during intense civil war

Ravi Singh handing a sweet to a frightened boy
The work of this charity is possible due to the generous donation by individuals and Gurdwaras. It is an important part of Sikhi to undertake global sewa for the poor and underprivileged or those subject to natural disasters. The organisation wished to thank all the people who have donated so generously to make the relief programs possible; a special thanks does to Wolverhampton Sikh community through Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara, Sedgly Street for their wonderful and continuous support



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