Browsing Tag: Earthquake

Sikkim Gurudwara Nanaklama ~ Earthquake Relief Measures

As earthquake also hit the area this September , the efforts are also to restore the surroundings and lives. Earlier local Govt. objected the construction of the Gurdwara , now seeing the help offered by Gurdwara Sahib during earthquake, the Govt has asked to resume the construction.
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Life in Japan after the Tsunami

During the day we help each other clean up the mess in our homes. People sit in their cars, looking at news on their navigation screens, or line up to get drinking water when a source is open. If someone has water running in their home, they put out sign so people can come to fill up their jugs and buckets.
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Sikh community prays for tsunami victims

Gurbachan Singh, the high priest of the Golden Temple, said: "Sikh community here today prays for the people who lost their homes and businesses and for the peace of the souls who lost their lives in the disaster. We have to help victims and their families in whatever possible manner".
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Haiti Earthquake Reflections ~ Photo Gallery

On the encouragement of my friends I have put together a small essay on my reflections and experiences. I have received some positive feedback and given the fact the one year anniversary just recently passed I thought it would be timely to write something so that I can share my experiences with the Sikh Sangat.
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Haiti one year on: a look at aid progress reports

The first anniversary of the earthquake in Haiti comes with a deluge of progress reports from many of the NGOs and aid agencies involved in reconstruction and ongoing relief work. We select a sample.
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United Sikhs Emergency Shelters help Thousands in Haiti

The spirit of our Haitian mission was summed up by Jaipal Singh as follows: “Our local staff - our dear friends - were a constant reminder of our mission, and challenged each one of us to carry the torch of Guru Nanak in Haiti.
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The Chilean 3HO community provides comfort to earthquake victims with food and spiritual counseling

Previously Langar Chile served meals to the homeless one day a week, but now volunteers are cooking and serving about 400 meals a day for families left homeless by the last earthquake on February 27, 2010.
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Days a bit Shorter Since Chile Quake

Earth's days may have gotten a little bit shorter since the massive earthquake in Chile, but don't feel bad if you haven't noticed.
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Vich Duniya sev kamaiyae taan Dargeh Baisan payea

A first hand account from ground zero in Port-au-Prince Haiti. Dr Pargat Singh Bhurji tells his inspiring story.
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United Sikhs Rehabilitation Team Asked to Help Plan New Hospital in Haiti

The medical team took approximately $45,000 worth of medical equipment with them, including therapy equipment, medicines, and wound care supplies.
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