Browsing Tag: Khalsa Aid

In a world racked by hate a Somerset village and the UK Sikh community have become a beacon of hope. "These are our countrymen, who are in dire need," was Mr Singh's simple explanation for their actions and the villagers took the helpers to their hearts.

[VIDEO] Disaster Charity Khalsa Aid Helps Flood Victims

Khalsa Bikers was set up by keen motorcyclists from across the UK who combined their passion for two wheels with Guru Nanak Ji’s message of selfless-service. The main bulk of the work is centered on the notion of furthering the prevention or relief of poverty and the relief of sickness.

For every Sikh the essence of this is instilled within them by the teachings of Guru Nanak. It is this very principle that is motivating a few Khalsa Aid volunteers from West London to raise funds for the forgotten gems of the Sikh Panth.

The country they had sworn to defend became their oppressor and persecutor. Most of these Sikh soldiers served time in Jails outside Punjab ... This caused great hardship to the many families who were already living in difficult conditions in villages across Punjab. Some of the families had to beg and borrow money..

I recall going to Gobindwal district of Punjab with a few local Sevadars from a local Sikh NGO (Gurmat Gian College, Ludhiana)...