Charity appeals to donate for earthquake relief

Sewa UK, a not-for-profit registered charity established in 1989, is based on universal inclusive values and ethos such as selflessly serving all and respecting the divinity in all of humanity. As part of the larger Sewa International movement that started in India in 1989 and active in over 20 countries, the charity has always been on the frontlines of tragedies to raise funds and offer a helping hand for those in need.
The initial goal of the appeal is £5,000 and a good chunk of that was raised over the weekend since the appeal launched.
The Sewa UK appeal reads, "A 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria has killed over 20,000 people and devastated many towns and villages, leaving communities in dire need of immediate support. News reports indicate that the earthquake has caused widespread damage, destroyed buildings, roads, and homes, and forced people to stay outside in the bitter cold.
"In the Turkish provinces of Adiyaman, Antep, Hatay, and Malatya, and the Turkish cities of Izmir and Seferihisar, bridges and roads have collapsed, damaging the transport infrastructure. In Syria's northwest region, the towns of Jandaris and Afrin in Aleppo province have seen severe damage. Hospitals full of the dead and wounded, and ambulance sirens echoing through these towns give a glimpse of the heart-rending tragedy that Syria and Turkey are confronting.
"In the face of this tragedy, Sewa International wants to help the people who have been affected and calls for unified action to support the people and help them rebuild their lives. With your help and support, Sewa can make a real impact, as it has done so in response to many other disasters worldwide.”
At the same time, as we went to print, Khalsa Aid representatives, led by Sozan Fahmi, set up hot meals and made 3500 blanket delivery within 72 hours in the earthquake hit zone.
Food For All mobile kitchen has also entered Turkey with plans to drive to Syria later. They have the equipment and capacity to produce 8,000 vegetarian meals daily under extreme conditions. It’s been a long drive for them from North London to the earthquake hit areas, having started the journey last Wednesday morning. Arjuna and Parasuram Das, heading the team, have covered 3,500 miles.
Children from the Hare Krishna school collected food and essentials and raised £4,600 for the survivors in the freezing conditions.