Khalsa Aid is an international NGO with the aim to provide humanitarian aid in disaster areas and civil conflict zones around the world. The organisation is based upon the Sikh principle of "Recognize the whole human race as one".
ਮਾਨਸ ਕੀ ਜਾਤ ਸਬੈ ਏਕੈ ਪਹਿਚਾਨਬੋ ॥
Recognize the whole Human Race as one.
1.Mission of Khalsa Aid
Khalsa Aid is an international non-profit aid and relief organization founded on the Sikh principles of selfless service and universal love. Founded in 1999, it 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.
2.Ravi Singh - The Founder
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.
3.How came in Existance
The forthcoming tri-centenary of the Khalsa was the main discussion point in most meetings. There were many opinions as to what was the best way to mark the 300th birth of the Khalsa. I was very adamant within myself that something good should rise to mark this historical occasion which not only got the Sangat (Sikh Community) involved but the whole world should be aware of this momentous occasion in the Sikh history.
4.An Opportunity to Serve Humanity
Khalsa Aid has had the opportunity to serve humanity around the globe since 1999. Whether supporting victims of natural disasters or civil conflicts, our volunteers have been on hand to provide aid. None of this would be possible without the support of the sangat (community), who provided social, psychological, spiritual, and financial support
5.Voluntier are wishful not Paid for
The work that people do for Khalsa Aid is not paid for, it is completely voluntary. These people have taken time out of things such as work and education to travel abroad and help.
6.Langar Aid
Langar Aid is a project by international humanitarian aid organisation Khalsa Aid to support its work on providing humanitarian aid in disaster and war zones.
7.First Cross Border Sikh Humanitarian Aid Agency
We are very proud and honoured to be the first cross border Sikh humanitarian aid agency. The Sikhs are very generous and have always acted to provide assistance to those in need, regardless of race, religion or caste.
8.Humanitarian Projects Around the World
● Nepal - Nepal Earthquake, April` 2015 (Read Here)
● United Kingdom - UK Floods, Dec` 2015 (Read Here)
● Haiti - Relief Programme January 2010 (Read Here)
● Pakistan - Providing Rehabilitation & Assistance (Read Here)
● Indonesia - Art Therapy Sessions for Young Children (Read Here)
● Langar to Syrian Refugees (Read Here)
● Turkey - Earthquake Response Relief Aid (Read Here)
● Orissa (India) - Rehabilitating the School System (Read Here)
● Punjab India - Flood Relief - 2008 (Read Here)
● Bangladesh - December 2007 (Read Here)
● Iraq - Iraq War, June` 2014 (Read Here)
● Malawi - March`2015 (Read Here)
● Mumbai Floods. (Read Here)
● Provided Flood Relief in Chennai (Read Here)
● Manipur with hot meals for people affected by the floods (Read Here)
●Supporting 250 families affected by the 1984 riots (Read Here)
9.AWARDS
● Ahimsa Award (Read Here)
● Bhagat Singh Thind Award (Read Here)
● Sikh of the Year Award (Read Here)
10.Fund Generation
The work of this charity is possible due to the generous donation by individuals and Gurdwaras. Since the launch of Khalsa Aid in 1999 our donors have been extremely generous in providing funds to assist those affected by disasters around the globe. Khalsa Aid is mainly funded by UK based Sikhs.
11.Conclusion - Hope For Humanity
People have lost hopes to do good deeds in life. This NGO is real and it is doing its best! What I have learn’t from their inspirational story is that you don’t necessarily have to wait to tie up with an NGO to help others. If you wish to express your humanity, help at least one person whom you don’t belong to. If you can’t help anyone financially do share a free knowledge to one who is really in need, if you even help one person or motivate one person to chaise his or her dreams in their life, you are really blessed.
We should always spread positivity. That is what we have learnt from Khalsa Aid, they started with very less number of people and slowly, their selfless work brought more members.Lets make this littler effort to share it on our social media, facebook, twitter to contribute in Khalsa Aids their journey, We wish the team all the best in their objective. It gives us great pride to know something like Khalsa Aid and write about them.
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