Sewa Beyond Borders: United Sikhs Rebuild Lives After Punjab Floods

💧💧 When the Waters Rose, Humanity Answered

When floods devastated villages across Punjab, homes were washed away and families were left with nothing but faith. Amidst the mud and ruin, United Sikhs volunteers — from both Malaysia and India — rose to serve, proving that Sewa (selfless service) knows no nationality or boundary.

Five families, each with a heartbreaking story, became the focus of this collective mission — to rebuild, repair, and restore their dignity.

🏠 Five Homes, Five Stories of Hope

1️⃣ Karam Singh (Aadhar: 6048 4689 2583)
- His small house was completely destroyed by the flood.
- Under this project, a new home with 2 rooms, 1 toilet, 1 bathroom, and 1 kitchen is being built.
- Estimated cost: ₹2.5 lakh.
- Once living under a canvas, Karam and his family now see hope rise brick by brick.

2️⃣ Jaswinder Kaur (Aadhar: 9489 6655 0778)
- Another poor family whose home vanished under floodwaters.
- They took shelter in a Gurdwara until help arrived.
- A new 2-room, 1 bathroom, 1 toilet, and 1 kitchen house is being constructed — cost ₹2.5 lakh.
- A mother’s prayer answered through Sewa.

3️⃣ Manpreet Singh (Aadhar: 9331 1763 8568)
- Staying temporarily with another family after losing his home.
- Rebuilding a 2-room home with basic facilities — cost ₹2.5 lakh.
- For Manpreet’s children, this is not just a house — it’s stability.

4️⃣ Anonymous Family (3 Women)
- Their bathroom and toilet were swept away.
- Three women — mother, daughter, and wife — living without basic sanitation.
- United Sikhs volunteers are rebuilding these facilities for ₹1 lakh.

5️⃣ Family with Damaged Walls & Gate
- Their home stood, but the walls and main gate were destroyed.
- Repairs underway with an allocation of ₹70,000.
- Safety and dignity restored, one wall at a time.

👷 The Hands That Serve

This project is led by five volunteers — three from Malaysia and two from India, supported by two medical teams (two male and two female doctors). Together, they embody the spirit of Sarbat da Bhala — the well-being of all.

“We are not here for fame or name. We are here because humanity comes first.”
— Volunteer from Malaysia

📿 Teachings of the Guru: Sewa, Equality, and Compassion

Our Gurus reminded us that service to humanity is service to God.

“Naam Japo, Kirat Karo, Vand Chhako”
— Remember God, Earn Honestly, and Share with Others.

In moments of disaster, Guru Nanak’s message of equality and compassion shines through our actions. No caste, no class, no nationality divides those who serve.

“Nanak Naam Chardi Kala, Tere Bhaane Sarbat Da Bhala.”
(Through the Divine Name, may all prosper and remain in high spirits.)

These words are not just recited — they are lived.

💖 No Shame, No Pride — Just Humanity

There is no shame in asking for help, and no pride in giving it.
Sewa is not charity; it is our duty — a reflection of the divine within us.

The volunteers didn’t arrive with banners or speeches. They came with hammers, medical kits, and compassion. Brick by brick, smile by smile, they rebuilt what floods had taken.

🌍 From Malaysia to Punjab: A Bridge of Compassion

For the Malaysian Sikh volunteers, this was not just a trip — it was a return to roots. A reminder that the teachings of Guru Nanak transcend oceans.

When Malaysia’s floods hit, India stood with us. Now, it is our turn to stand with Punjab.

🩺 Healing Beyond Medicine

While houses were rebuilt, medical camps provided relief to those who had lost not just property but health and hope. Doctors treated infections, provided clean drinking water advice, and distributed medicines — proving that healing comes through care and presence, not just prescriptions.

📸 A Glimpse of Sewa in Action

You can watch the journey and real stories through these Facebook links:
🔗 Flood Relief Efforts – United Sikhs Punjab Mission
🔗 Rebuilding Hope After the Floods
🔗 Medical Aid and Field Work

🌺 A Final Reflection

The Guru did not ask us to find the poor. He asked us to find the humanity within ourselves and serve wherever pain exists.

These five houses represent not just structures, but five beacons of hope — a reminder that when we live by the Guru’s word, the world heals a little more.

“Where there is Sewa, there is Waheguru.”
— Amarjeet Singh @ AJ

#UnitedSikhs #PunjabFloodRelief #Sewa #SarbatDaBhala #GuruNanakTeachings

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