Khalsa Aid Organisation : The Khalsa for Humanity
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 ‘Recognise the whole human race as one’.
Their motto is, “We are a humanitarian organisation working globally to help people from all religions, countries imbibing the values by the great Guru Gobind Singh Ji. We believe in recognising all human race as one and we strive our best to help our fellow brothers and sisters across the globe”
The Focus Punjab initiative
The Focus Punjab initiative forms an integral part of our overseas projects. Launched in 2010, Focus Punjab allows the Sikh Diaspora to provide direct assistance to families living in dire poverty due to various economic, political and social issues such as the drugs epidemic, alcohol addiction, poverty, female infanticide and religious discrimination.
Focus Punjab is primarily dedicated to providing assistance to those families affected by the conflict of 1984 and other needy families across Punjab. Some of the work carried out includes monthly welfare assistance, upkeep of children’s school fees and food ration programs. Our work has stretched further to provide medical assistance to families and individuals who are otherwise unable to pay for medical expenses. The Focus Punjab initiative has also facilitated house rebuilds for the 1984 affected families and opened faith based learning centres. Read more in the ‘Our Work’ section.
Focus Punjab currently assists 250 families who have been directly affected by the events of 1984. The main breadwinners of the family were either killed in the violence of June 1984 or disappeared in false police encounters that followed. Most of the families have no other means of earning an income and our pensions program provides much needed support.
The repercussions of 1984 also continue to affect the next generation. Many children are unable to attend school because their family are unable to pay the fees. Focus Punjab are assisting 190 children with their educational needs. These project are ONLY possible with the support of the Sangat.
LANGAR AID
FEEDING HUMANITY
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.
Langar Aid focuses on fighting hunger worldwide. Providing vital food & water in emergencies where it is needed the most to save the lives of victims of natural disasters, wars and civil conflicts.
We work collaboratively with organisations, Governments and NGOs to effectively coordinate and supply vital nutrition in times of need.
‘Langar’ is a term used to describe the Sikh philosophy of a free kitchen where food is provided to all people, regardless of background, ethnicity, religious beliefs, gender or social status.
Projects: http://langaraid.org/projects/
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KHALSA AID
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. 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.
Langar in Iraq
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SNOWDON SUCCESS
28 Jun 2017
Grenfell Tower Relief
We have been on site since the morning of the tragic fire at Grenfell Tower offering support and aid to the residents who fled from their homes that night, with no possessions other than the clothes they were wearing.
Khalsa Aid team member, Satnam Othee, was the first on the scene and we immediately provided water, snacks and sanitary items. Thanks to local businesses and support from the community we have also been able to supply hot food on site.
Khalsa Aid General Secretary, Bal K Sandhu, who is also a Diabetes clinician with the local NHS trust, assisted people with their diabetes medications and care, on the morning of the fire.
The amount of aid and support has been phenomenal and currently all the relief centres are inundated with clothes, food, toys, toiletries for the families. If you would like to make donations, please check updates online before heading to the area. We have set-up a Facebook page Grenfell tower relief coordination which provides the latest info.
Thank you once again for your generosity and overwhelming response to help the families who are now left with nothing. Our team will work with the local relief centres to continue monitoring what further help they require.
14 Jun 2017
#IamYezidi Exhibition
We are proud to be hosting a photographic exhibition to raise awareness of the persecution faced by Yezidi women in Iraq.
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Latest Aid Projects:
5K for KA
Join us this year for the inaugural Khalsa Aid 5k Run for charity!
The event will take place on Sunday 13th August 2017 at Hyde Park in London. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or looking to take part in your first 5k run, this event is for you. There will be no pressure to finish within a certain time frame and you can chose to walk the event if you so wish.
The aim of the event is to raise as much funds for charity in a fun, healthy and spirited way. We hope to make this a permanent feature in our annual events calendar so register today and become a part of Khalsa Aid’s global relief work.
The event will start at 10:30am with walkers setting off half an hour before runners. We envisage the event to finish by 12:30pm. Light refreshments will be provided at the end and each participant will receive a medal of achievement for completing the 5KforKA run.
The entry fee is £15. Please click here to register.
Sponsorship – All participants must raise a minimum of £50 for this event.
Fundraising Page: No need to print sponsorship forms or collect cash. Create your own fundraising page either using MyDonate or Just Giving.
It’s really easy and takes just a few minutes. You can personalise it with your own colours, photos and message.
Then email it to your friends and family, so that they can donate online and leave you messages of support.
MyDonate – 100% of your eligible donation with Gift Aid is sent direct to Khalsa Aid – Khalsa Aid are NOT charged any commission for any donation. Log on by clicking here.
Click on ‘Start Fundraising’ next to the Khalsa Aid logo to create your personalised fundraising page.
JustGiving – Sends donations straight to Khalsa Aid and adds Gift Aid to every eligible donation. Log on by clicking here.
Click on ‘Make your Page’ in the menu bar on the left hand side on the page to create your personalised fundraising page.
You are only a few minutes away from your own Khalsa Aid MyDonate or Just Giving web page.
To download the 5KforKA poster click here .
13 Aug 2017
Support Khalsa Aid:
For all enquiries regarding volunteering, fundraising and arranging local events, please contact:
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Information and Video Courtesy: khalsaaid.org, http://www.focuspunjab.org/ & http://langaraid.org/
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