Why Donate
The Sikh community has provided global assistance to people of all faiths
During the COVID crisis, United Sikhs donated over $100,000 worth of medical supplies to hospitals in USA and India.
Khalsa Aid provided over 80,000 meals to stranded migrant laborers in India during the 2020 lockdown.
Sikhs donated $1 million to the Chico Sikh Gurdwara for fire relief efforts in California in 2018.
Sikh volunteers at Khalsa Aid served over 10,000 meals per week to the needy in Britain.
The Sikh Coalition donated $50,000 towards education equity causes in the United States in 2021.
Sikhs donated $900,000 to the Racial Justice Fund during 2020 Black Lives Matter protests in US.
In 2013, Sikhs donated $75,000 to Red Cross towards tornado relief efforts in Oklahoma.
During the 2013 Alberta floods in Canada, Sikhs donated $65,000 to provide emergency supplies.
The Sikh Foundation donated $20,000 to UNHCR for Syrian refugee child education in 2017.
In 2021, Khalsa Aid spent over $500,000 to provide oxygen concentrators and COVID relief in India.
Sikhs donated $1.1 million in 2013 towards building a new wing at Epworth Hospital, Australia.
Khalsa Aid spent $50,000 on education for girls in rural Punjab in 2019.
In 2020, United Sikhs donated $150,000 of PPE kits to healthcare workers in USA
The Sikh Coalition has donated over $300,000 since 9/11 to advocate for civil rights protection in US.
During the 2013 Uttarakhand floods, Sikhs donated $700,000 towards rehabilitation efforts.
In 2020, Khalsa Aid spent over $100,000 on providing food at Delhi protests against Farm Laws.
Sikhs donated $100,000 to the Red Cross Hurricane Harvey relief fund in 2017.
Khalsa Aid donated $20,000 worth winter supplies for Greek refugee camps in 2016.
In 2021, Khalsa Aid spent $150,000 to build houses destroyed in Greek wildfires.
The Sikh Foundation donated $50,000 to UNICEF Australia’s education program in Cambodia in 2016.
In 2020, Khalsa Aid spent over $300,000 on humanitarian relief in war-torn Syria.
Sikhs donated $1.5 million to the Bush Fire Appeal supporting affected communities in Australia in 2020.
In 2020, Khalsa Aid spent $250,000 to provide meals and medical aid after the Beirut port explosion.
During the 2015 Chennai floods, Sikhs donated over $2 million and dispatched relief teams.
In 2021, Khalsa Aid spent over $150,000 on emergency response during the Texas freeze.
Sikhs donated $1.2 million in 2021 towards Covid-19 vaccines access for Africa.
During the 2021 BC wildfires in Canada, Sikhs donated $500,000 and coordinated relief teams.
In 2020, the Sikh Coalition donated $25,000 to the NAACP for combating racism in the US.
United Sikhs donated over $50,000 worth of hospital equipment to Guyana in 2021.
In 2020, Khalsa Aid spent approximately $400,000 providing humanitarian aid in war-torn Ukraine.
Sikhs donated over $800,000 to Canada’s Alberta flood relief efforts in 2013.
In 2021, Khalsa Aid raised over $100,000 to support Afghan refugees displaced after the Taliban takeover.
Sikhs donated $100,000 to Hurricane Laura emergency funds in Louisiana in 2020.
Khalsa Aid spent over $150,000 in 2018-19 to support Rohingya refugees through education and sanitation projects.
During the Australian Bushfires in 2009, Sikhs donated approximately $700,000 towards relief funds.
In 2021, the Sikh Coalition gave $150,000 to the Center for Policing Equity to fight police brutality in US.
Sikhs donated $100,000 to the American Red Cross towards Hurricane Irene relief in 2011.
In 2020, Khalsa Aid spent over $500,000 providing aid to victims of the oil tanker explosion in Sudan.
The Sikh Foundation donated $10,000 in 2021 to support healthcare programs conducted by Doctors Without Borders.
Sikhs donated $100,000 to the Houston Food Bank for Hurricane Harvey flood relief efforts in 2017.
In 2021, Khalsa Aid spent approximately $50,000 supporting refugee relief efforts in France, which included legal aid.
During the 2015 earthquake in Nepal, Sikhs donated over $2 million in direct relief and rebuilding houses.
In 2017, Sikhs donated $50,000 to the Texas Diaper Bank supporting families in need.
The Sikh Coalition has donated over $50,000 since 2001 to advocate for post-9/11 civil rights in US.
Sikhs donated $100,000 to the Red Cross for typhoon relief efforts in the Philippines in 2013.
Khalsa Aid spent approximately $250,000 in 2020-2021 providing COVID-19 support across Africa.
In 2021, Sikhs donated $300,000 to Direct Relief supporting healthcare during COVID-19.
During the 2013 Colorado floods, Sikhs donated $200,000 for disaster rehabilitation programs.
In 2021, Khalsa Aid spent over $150,000 supporting refugee assistance programs across Europe.
The Sikh Coalition donated $25,000 in 2020 to the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law to fight for racial justice reforms in US.
Sikhs have a long and illustrious history of selfless service and charity towards communities in need, regardless of race, religion, nationality or creed. This spirit of compassion and inclusive humanitarianism grounded in the teachings of the Gurus has led Sikhs worldwide to donate millions to diverse causes across the globe over the years.
Gurus has led Sikhs worldwide to donate millions to diverse causes across the globe over the years.
From responding with food and supplies during natural disasters such as floods, earthquakes and wildfires to supporting civil rights protection, refugee assistance, COVID-19 relief and racial justice causes, the Sikh community has made significant financial and humanitarian contributions everywhere.
And this continues today through non-profit organisations like United Sikhs, Khalsa Aid, the Sikh Coalition and the Sikh Foundation which mobilise aid globally.
You too can uphold the great Sikh tradition of sarbat da bhala – wellbeing for all humanity.
A small contribution from each of us can go a long way in providing relief where it is most needed. Every $ dollar and every £ pound counts when so many lives are at stake, whether from discrimination, war, disease or poverty.
Let us fulfill our moral duty to stand in solidarity with the oppressed.
Please donate now and support the crucial work of Sikh charities helping save lives and rebuild communities across the world.
Chardi Kala!
