Andaman Islands: Tsunami
In 2004 an undersea earthquake occurred off the coast of the Tsunami Islands. With an epicentre off the west coast of Sumatra the earthquake caused a series of devastating tsunamis’ along the coasts of most landmasses bordering the Indian Ocean, killing more than 225,000 people in many countries, and inundating coastal communities with waves up […]
Somalia Water Purification
In 2003 Khalsa Aid flew to Somalia to provide assistance. Upon landing in Somalia, the village elders informed us that they had a very high rate of stomach-related illnesses due to drinking polluted water. They needed help with an alternative source of clean drinking water in the village. The team met local World Food Program […]
Kabul Refugee Aid
In 2003, Khalsa Aid were contacted by local NGOs to provide assistance to minority communities in Afghanistan. Khalsa Aid launched a relief program with experienced field operatives. Khalsa Aid provided support to the Kabul Sikh and Hindu communities which included: – Purchase of educational items (e.g. stationary, books, school bags etc.) – Purchase of three […]
Congo / Rwanda – Volcanic Eruption
In January 2002, a volcanic eruption brought death and destruction to the people of Goma, Rwanda. The eruption was 35 km away from the city of Goma, but the thick hot lava carried on flowing, burning and destroying everything in its path. Khalsa Aid launched a relief project to help the people of Goma by […]
Gujarat Earthquake
A very powerful earthquake shook the western Indian State of Gujarat on January 26, 2001 killing thousands of people and destroying almost all of the buildings in the area. Khalsa Aid dispatched a team to the area while a second team was placed on standby. When the team arrived it was 1am and the survivors were […]
Orissa Cyclone
In October 1999 the Indian state of Orissa suffered a devastating cyclone, which killed over 30,000 people (external estimates put the death toll at over 40000). Khalsa Aid dispatched 2 volunteers in late 1999 to assess the situation and provide humanitarian aid, where possible. After spending two days assessing the situation it was decided that […]
Turkey Earthquake
In August 1999 a devastating earthquake struck North Western Turkey, it caused significant structural damage and killed thousands. The earthquake measured 7.9 on the Richter Scale and official damage estimates were placed at 17,127 killed and 43,953 injured. Over 120,000 houses were damaged beyond repair and over 2,000 buildings collapsed. Khalsa Aid initiated a relief project […]
Albania – Providing Assistance to Displaced Victims of Civil War & Genocide
In April 1999, while Sikhs around the world were celebrating 300 years of the Khalsa Panth (Vaisakhi), a very bloody war in Kosovo was raging with thousands of innocent victims fleeing their homes for the safety of neighbouring countries. At Vaisakhi celebrations in Slough, Berkshire an idea of reviving the Sikhi concept of sharing with […]