Nepal Relief: International Sikh Organizations Expand Operations

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—For the first time, nine charities from both the UK and USA, have joined under one banner in their response to the devastating Nepal Earthquake which has claimed the lives of over 6,000 and left tens of thousands homeless.

Sikh Relief alongside Midlands Langar Seva Society, Khalsa Foundation, Kaurs Corner, Sikh24.com, Lions MMA, Khalsa Bikers, Khalis Foundation and the British Sikh Council, have collectively coordinated the relief aid project in Nepal.

For the past week, our team of volunteers have been on the ground in Nepal working together with other support agencies and professionals, to ensure the appropriate relief and aid is distributed to those who need it most. Due to the sheer scale of devastation and destruction, further teams; including volunteers from the UK, have made their way to Nepal to assist in the huge operation.

Our teams are currently involved in:

· Removal of debris and rubble
· Removal of corpses with respect and dignity, to the makeshift morgues
· Immediate medical assistance for survivors.
· Coordinating with a team of fully qualified doctors in running the medical camps
· First aid training to deal with minor wounds
· Distribution of free medication and drugs where required
· Identifying remote regions outside the Kathmandu area, where relief aid is not reaching the isolated people and setting up a medical team to run daily medical camps in these areas.
· Working with local tradesman and suppliers to get quick and easy access to essential items, such as; tents, non-perishable foods, water, medication, sanitation equipment and temporary accommodation setup.

We request your help and support by donating via our Just Giving page:

www.justgiving.com/SRNepalAid
or www.sikhrelief.org

Strength in Unity – together we can help the people of Nepal, in the true spirit of Sikhi and following the principles of Guru Nanak.

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