Khalsa Aid

Khalsa Aid, founded in 1999, is a UK based international non profit humanitarian organization providing support to victims of natural and man made disasters around the world.[1] The organization has been acknowledged for providing relief in war-affected Syria in 2015[2], setting up refugee camps for Rohingyas on Bangladesh-Myanmar border in 2017,[3][4] helping in rebuilding Kerala after 2018 floods.[5][6] and helping the poor during COVID-19 pandemic lockdown in India[7][8]

Khalsa Aid
MottoRecognise the whole human race as one
Founded1999
FounderRavinder (Ravi) Singh
TypeCharity
Registration no.1163294
Location
Area served
Worldwide
ServicesCharitable services
Websitewww.khalsaaid.org

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References
  1. "Gurpreet Singh: Khalsa Aid deserves appreciation, not mudslinging, for standing up for Rohingyas". The Georgia Straight. 2017-09-30. Retrieved 2020-06-23.
  2. "Sikhs win hearts of Syrian refugees with 'sewa'". Hindustan Times. 2015-10-08. Retrieved 2020-06-23.
  3. Molloy0, Mark (2017-11-16). "Sikh volunteers give aid to Rohingya Muslims fleeing persecution in Burma". The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 2020-06-23.
  4. Sonia Sarkar (20 Dec 2019). "What Khalsa Aid can teach you about giving". Livemint. Retrieved 16 August 2020. “When we were serving the Rohingya refugees, we were called anti-nationals and Muslim appeasers on social media, but when we told them there were Hindu Rohingya refugees and Muslims alike, then everyone kept quiet," Amarpreet says. “Our aim is to do selfless service that goes beyond the realms of faith or community, a service for the weak and marginalized."
  5. "Kerala floods: Khalsa Aid volunteers reach Kochi, set up Langar to feed 2000 people". The Indian Express. 2018-08-20. Retrieved 2020-06-23.
  6. "For Many, Kerala Floods May Be A Thing Of Past, But Khalsa Aid Is Still Rebuilding The State". IndiaTimes. 2019-01-05. Retrieved 2020-06-23.
  7. Harpreet Bajwa And Vineet Upadhyay (26 March 2020). "These Good Samaritans help soften the blow for poor during the COVID-19 lockdown". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
  8. Avneet Kaur (Apr 23, 2020). "Khalsa Aid volunteers help soften the blow for needy". Jalandhar: The Tribune (Chandigarh). Retrieved 16 August 2020.

* Official Website

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