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Syria & Turkey Earthquake: Sewa International Raises $60,000; Partner to Serve Meals to Victims

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023
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HOUSTON, Feb. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sewa International has raised $60,000 to help Turkey and Syria earthquake victims till now.

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  • HOUSTON, Feb. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sewa International has raised $60,000 to help Turkey and Syria earthquake victims till now.
  • Volunteers from Sewa International's partner organization, Food For Life (FFL), have started relief work in the earthquake-hit areas, serving about 800-1200 meals daily in villages near Antakya, the capital of Hatay Province.
  • FFL is an International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) initiative and the world's most extensive vegetarian food distribution program serving millions of meals daily, serving people in 65 countries.
  • "We are working with Sewa Canada, Sewa Europe, and ISKCON's FFL to assist the earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria.

Sewa International Plays Key Role in Evacuating 467 African Students from Ukraine

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Wednesday, March 9, 2022
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HOUSTON, March 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sewa International Europe played a key role in evacuating 467 African students, including 367 from Nigeria, and another 100 from Namibia, Zambia, and South Africa, from Sumy, the northern region of Ukraine bordering Russia, on Tuesday, March 8.

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  • HOUSTON, March 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sewa International Europe played a key role in evacuating 467 African students, including 367 from Nigeria, and another 100 from Namibia, Zambia, and South Africa, from Sumy, the northern region of Ukraine bordering Russia, on Tuesday, March 8.
  • Sewa volunteers coordinated the evacuation efforts responding to a request by Shina Alege, the Nigerian Ambassador to Ukraine.
  • Nigeria's Minister for Foreign Affairs, Geofferey Onyema, thanked Sewa International Europe for "their amazing facilitation and coordination."
  • Sewa International volunteers in Europe have helped nearly 12,000 individuals in the last sixteen days since the war started.

Stranded Students in Ukraine: Sewa International Helps Evacuate 150 as Thousands Register for Support

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Monday, February 28, 2022
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So far, over 4,000 students have already registered on Sewa International's helpline and the Sewa volunteers are in touch with another 400 people to help them evacuate.

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  • So far, over 4,000 students have already registered on Sewa International's helpline and the Sewa volunteers are in touch with another 400 people to help them evacuate.
  • On February 26, Sewa Europe helped a group of 150 students to travel from Vinnitsa to Chernovtsy by bus.
  • As the global Sewa network rises to face this challenge, I request people to support Sewa International in this rescue effort," Arun Kankani, President, Sewa International, USA said.
  • Sewa has 43 Chapters across the USA and serves regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or national origin.

Benevity Ranks Sewa International Among Top 10 Charitable Causes Supported by Companies

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Thursday, January 27, 2022
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HOUSTON, Jan. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Benevity Inc., the leading provider of global corporate purpose software, ranked Sewa International among the top of charitable organizations supported by companies and their employees in 2021.

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  • HOUSTON, Jan. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Benevity Inc., the leading provider of global corporate purpose software, ranked Sewa International among the top of charitable organizations supported by companies and their employees in 2021.
  • In 2020 Sewa International was ranked 375 in Benevity's list, and at 690 in 2019.
  • "We are grateful to these companies and their thousands of employees who thought it fit to offer their generous support to Sewa International.
  • Sewa International ( www.sewausa.org ) is a 501 (c)(3) Hindu faith-based charitable nonprofit that works in the areas of disaster recovery, education, and development.

Sewa International's Madan Luthra Receives Volunteer of the Year Award from Texas Governor

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Monday, October 18, 2021
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HOUSTON, Oct. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Madan Luthra, a veteran Sewa International volunteer from Houston has been honored with the 2021 "Volunteer of the Year Award" by the Governor of Texas, Greg Abbott, for his commendable service to the community.

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  • HOUSTON, Oct. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Madan Luthra, a veteran Sewa International volunteer from Houston has been honored with the 2021 "Volunteer of the Year Award" by the Governor of Texas, Greg Abbott, for his commendable service to the community.
  • Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott, Honorary Chair of the 2021 Governor's Volunteer Awards, announced the 38th annual Governor's Volunteer Awards on Tuesday, October 12.
  • As COVID-19 began to impact the Houston community, Madan Luthra, a retired scientist, volunteered more than 30 hours a week through Sewa International's Family Services program.
  • Congratulating Dr. Luthra, Sewa International's President, Arun Kankani, said "Dr. Madan Luthra is an inspiration and a guiding force to all of us at Sewa.

HSS USA Publishes Annual Report Sharing Its Expanded Work in 34 States and 171 Cities

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Friday, October 15, 2021
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This report contains updates about the growth of the organization, various events organized over the year, and services offered by HSS volunteers to the society.

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  • This report contains updates about the growth of the organization, various events organized over the year, and services offered by HSS volunteers to the society.
  • The annual report can be viewed at:
    Over the past 12 months, HSS expanded its work in 34 States and 171 cities, conducting 251 centers known as Shakhas.
  • Vijaya Dashami and all other celebrations described in the Annual Report were virtually celebrated following Pandemic-related health and safety guidelines.
  • Despite restrictions for in-person activities, HSS continued its weekly activities virtually, kept the members engaged in social work, and maintained mindfulness across.

Sewa International Distributes Over 5,700 Oxygen Concentrators Across India, Despite Hurdles

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Monday, June 21, 2021
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Sewa International, India has received over 6,190 oxygen concentrators so far from Sewa units around the globe and 5,011 of them were sent by Sewa International USA.

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  • Sewa International, India has received over 6,190 oxygen concentrators so far from Sewa units around the globe and 5,011 of them were sent by Sewa International USA.
  • Sewa volunteers received equipment sent by the Sewa units from USA and other countries in their primary hub in New Delhi.
  • Thanks to the spirit of Sewa rooted in the Indian ethos," Shyam Parande, the Global Coordinator of Sewa International said.
  • Sewa International ( www.sewausa.org ) is a 501 (c)(3) Hindu faith-based charitable nonprofit that works in the areas of disaster recovery, education, and development.

Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh USA Volunteers Actively Supported Vaccinations Programs in the Eight States

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Thursday, June 3, 2021
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Continuing the same spirit of community service, also called "Sewa," HSS volunteers offered "Vaccination Sewa" in their communities.

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  • Continuing the same spirit of community service, also called "Sewa," HSS volunteers offered "Vaccination Sewa" in their communities.
  • HSS volunteers reached out to communities, brought awareness on COVID-19 related vaccination, and helped the vaccination centers to make the regional vaccination program successful.
  • A few examples follow:
    HSS Philadelphia, in coordination with FEMA Region III, organized a campaign, "Sewa with FEMA."
  • HSS coordinated volunteers from 25 local Indian Associations and Hindu Temples who helped register, screen people, assist people with disabilities and conducted post-vaccination observation.

Atlanta Tech Entrepreneurs Join Hands with Sewa International to Fight COVID-19 in India

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Thursday, June 3, 2021
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Seven local Atlanta Tech Entrepreneurs answered the call and have raised over $225,000 to support humanitarian efforts throughout India.

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  • Seven local Atlanta Tech Entrepreneurs answered the call and have raised over $225,000 to support humanitarian efforts throughout India.
  • Partnering with Sewa International, a Hindu faith-based, humanitarian, nonprofit service organization that specializes in disaster relief and rehabilitation, they will ship much-needed oxygen concentrators to the country.
  • The group chose Sewa International as the best organization to deliver the services in India based on their excellent track record and a four-star rating on Charity Navigator.
  • Sewa International has raised more than $16 million over the past five weeks, and we have procured more than 9,600 oxygen concentrators of which nearly 5,500 have already reached India.

Infinity BiologiX (IBX) Donates $50,000 to Sewa International and UNICEF USA to Support COVID-19 Response in India

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Tuesday, May 25, 2021
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Today, Infinity BiologiX (IBX), a next-generation central laboratory, announced a $50,000 donation to Sewa International and UNICEF USA to assist with on-the-ground humanitarian relief in India, following the deadly surge in COVID-19 infections.

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  • Today, Infinity BiologiX (IBX), a next-generation central laboratory, announced a $50,000 donation to Sewa International and UNICEF USA to assist with on-the-ground humanitarian relief in India, following the deadly surge in COVID-19 infections.
  • "As we work to support India during the deadly COVID-19 outbreak, Sewa International is grateful to corporate partners like IBX for standing alongside us.
  • Sewa has 43 Chapters across the USA and serves regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or national origin.
  • UNICEF USA advances the global mission of UNICEF by rallying the American public to support the worlds most vulnerable children.