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Since 25 of April 2021, Khalsa Aid International has been mobilising a global response to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in India. We have been working in partnership with NGOs, corporates and local and national Government to provide vital medical equipment such as oxygen concentrators, ventilators, tanks and broader medical equipment.

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Khalsa Aid International is working across all its international chapters to assist people across India. We are sourcing oxygen equipment which will be flown directly to India and distributed to those in need at this time. We thank all our supporters and well-wishers who have been sourcing equipment such as oxygen

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Since 25 of April 2021, Khalsa Aid International has been mobilising a global response to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in India. We have been working in partnership with NGOs, corporates and local and national Government to provide vital medical equipment such as oxygen concentrators, ventilators, tanks and broader medical equipment.

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Khalsa Aid has had the opportunity to serve humanity around the globe since 1999. Whether supporting victims of natural disasters or civil conflicts, our volunteers have been on hand to provide aid. None of this would be possible without the support of the sangat (community), who provided social, psychological, spiritual, and financial support.

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Khalsa Aid International is a UK-based humanitarian relief charity (Registered Charity Number: 1163294) providing support around the world to victims of natural and man-made disasters such as floods, earthquakes, famine and war. Our team is often one of the first on the scene to help distribute food, water, clothing, medical and sanitation

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The safest way to donate to Khalsa Aid is through on line payment or by cheque. If you are approached for a cash donation for Khalsa Aid please contact us, as this may be fraudulent.

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Patients in critical conditions are being turned away, many dying at home without access to medical help. Since 25 of April 2021, Khalsa Aid International has been mobilising a global response to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in India. We have been working in partnership with NGOs, corporates and local and national Government to provide vital

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Donate using Interac e-Transfer. Interac eTransfer is a simple, convenient and secure way to send a donation directly from your bank account to Khalsa Aid Canada. If you wish to eTransfer a donation, please use the email address office.canada@khalsaaid.org to send your

donation.

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Khalsa Aid International is working across all its international chapters to assist people across India. We are sourcing oxygen equipment which will be flown directly to India and distributed to those in need at this time. We thank all our supporters and well-wishers who have been sourcing equipment such as oxygen

concentrators.

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Donations from USA. Khalsa Aid USA is a Section 501 (c) (3) charitable organization, EIN 83-1788197. All donations are tax-deductible.

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Donate using Interac e-Transfer. Interac eTransfer is a simple, convenient and secure way to send a donation directly from your bank account to Khalsa Aid Canada. If you wish to eTransfer a donation, please use the email address office.canada@khalsaaid.org to send your

donation.

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This is the first time in our 21 year history of providing aid, that all our operational teams have been grounded due to the Covid-19 strain of the Coronavirus. This has been a very difficult decision especially as so many rely on our daily aid provisions around the world. We also have a duty of care to ensure the health and safety of

our staff

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COVID19 - Emergency Appeal. Khalsa Aid International is at the forefront of supporting vulnerable people and are appealing for food items. Thank you for your support. 299.5k Followers.

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We are always humbled by the trust and love of our supporters; however, at present, there is no active fundraising for farmers protest by Khalsa Aid International. Funds received intended for the farmers are being ring-fenced and will be used to support the farming projects in Punjab. Our team on the ground is working closely with the

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Khalsa Aid International is working across all its international chapters to assist people across India. We are sourcing oxygen equipment which will be flown directly to India and distributed to those in need at this time. We thank all our supporters and well-wishers who have been sourcing equipment such as oxygen

concentrators.

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20 Apr 2020 General. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Khalsa Aid International has been working around the clock on the emergency food appeal. We have been creating food packages for those most vulnerable in the community and unable to leave their homes. We would like to express our gratitude to Circuit for granting us access to their

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Monthly donations, however small, are encouraged as it is the most practical and useful method of donation; helping us to plan projects in advance and be more efficient.

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Khalsa Aid International is a registered charity and regulated by the UK Government through the UK Charity Commission. Independent audits are carried out annually on the charity’s financial accounts. Full financial statements of income and expenditure are reported at the end of each fiscal year via our trustee’s report. SYRIAN REFUGEE EMERGENCY RELIEF Packing and distributing food aid packs for 200 refugee families each bag contained 3kg rice, 3kg bulgar, 1kg white beans, 1kg red lentils, 1kg sugar, 2kg flour, 2kg pasta and 2 litres cooking oil (monthly food ration for an average family). • Providing vital winter supplies, including shoes and 20 tonnes of firewood in each refugee camp area

YEMEN CIVIL WAR

The civil war in Yemen has had a disastrous impact on the country. Over 2.5 million people have had to flee their homes and have become internally displaced persons (IDPs). Khalsa Aid and our dedicated nutrition project Langar Aid, were contacted to support the provision of food items in the area to support IDPs as there were significant

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15 Mar 2020

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COVID-19

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE

At a time when we need to stand together and support those that require our help, we also have the challenge of keeping ourselves and our staff/volunteers safe. This is the first time in our 21 year history of providing aid, that all our operational teams have been grounded due to the Covid-19 strain of the Coronavirus. This has been a very difficult decision especially as so many rely on our daily aid provisions around the

world.

We also have a duty of care to ensure the health and safety of our staff and volunteers at the front line, these people are often at an increased risk of contracting infections, due to the difficult operating conditions. However we are operating a skeleton service as well as utilising minimal local staff and volunteers across the world, to ensure the most vulnerable still receive some level of assistance. We are hoping to be fully operational once the virus has peaked across the globe, which will then be a period of catching up for our organisation. We will require additional resources to at that time. We thank you as always for your support and will continue to monitor developments and update our social media sites as required. The UK head office will be manned with minimal staff at this time pls contact info@khalsaaid.org if you should need to contact us.

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28 Jan 2020

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FORECAST 2020-2021

Khalsa Aid International’s global operations continue to grow with expansion forecast into several more countries and regions. Our projects will continue to evolve, with new sustainability and development projects complementing our existing and growing core emergency aid operations. With this scaling has come the need to recruit more specialist staff and seek larger offices in the UK. This year (2020) we successfully purchased a small office building which will provide the necessary space for Khalsa Aid to expand its humanitarian relief and development

across the globe.

Our immediate focus over 2020-2021 will be to strengthen our existing partnerships and launch many more sustainable projects across Africa & Asia. This includes focusing on clean water campaigns, food security, sanitation and health programs. Increased funding will allow us to develop regional offices in these continents. To mark 21 years since Khalsa Aid started, we are pleased to announce our health program for the communities in rural Panjab (India), which includes creating several Well Woman health clinics. These clinics will be initially launched in the most economically deprived areas of the state. Says Ravi Singh, CEO ‘Development in Panjab has always been crucial to Khalsa Aid. Our work on the ground assisting those impacted by the floods of 2019 will grow and develop further over the coming years, funds raised for this work are ring-fenced and will only be utilised to assist the flood effected areas. Substantial funding has been set aside for this project, and in conjunction with our India team, we look forward to expanding our operations. Our commitment to our on-going educational and welfare projects in Panjab and other parts of India will remain steadfast. We are grateful to all our donors for their wonderful support. Khalsa Aid is truly moving into its next phase, with a global footprint, 24 hours per day, 7 days a week operation, and this would not be possible without our donors and supporters.

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25 Sep 2019

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PAD THE PATH

PAD THE PATH is a new project that Khalsa Aid has launched in Malawi which is designed to educate women on menstrual health and hygiene and provide them with long lasting reusable sanitary products. Women living in some of the poorest countries of the world struggle with access to basic sanitary products and resort to using alternatives, such as dried leaves, cloth and rags. These materials often prove insufficient and result in a loss of productivity as women are afraid to be seen out with blood stained clothes. Due to a lack of education, many of these women do not understand the risks associated with using inferior materials and their beliefs are largely driven by

cultural myths.

Through the Pad The Path initiative, Khalsa Aid will be providing 1,000 hygiene kits to women in rural communities, which include: * 4 reusable sanitary pads - lasting 18 months * Soap - to wash the pads

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* Soft cotton material for underwear An educational workshop will also be delivered by a local health professional to the women, to help improve their knowledge on menstrual and reproductive health. Pad The Path is paving a way to dignity and respect for the women in these rural communities. Educating them through the workshop and providing them with safe reusable sanitary products will empower them with knowledge, and enable them to have a brighter future ahead. > "Sometimes I wonder if we as the human race have really progressed. > We can have the most sophisticated weapons and design spacecrafts to > go into deep space and yet millions of women around the world don't > have access to sanitary pads. Well we want to change that and this > Pad The Path is the first of many initiatives KA will be taking to > help end period poverty" - CEO Khalsa Aid International, Ravi Singh

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21 Aug 2019

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PANJAB FLOODS

Large areas of Panjab (India) have been left devastated by the recent severe floods, with over 300 villages being directly affected and are now in need of emergency aid. Khalsa Aid (India team) has responded to the disaster and we thank you for your continued support. The roads are damaged, communication networks affected and people are stranded in their villages. Khalsa Aid International has established a team of rescue specialists in the region to provide emergency aid and assistance to the victims

of the disaster.

Khalsa Aid have set aside £150,000.00 emergency funds as a direct response to the emergency and we are now appealing for a further �150,000.00 to be raised and will go towards the recovery, rebuilding and the clear up of the region. Please donate generously. Khalsa Aid guarantees to spend the amount raised only in Panjab. CLICK HERE TO DONATE

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12 Aug 2019

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PLANTING MEMORIES

Khalsa Aid international will be launching a new project in Iraq (KRG) to mark the 5th anniversary of the Yezidi genocide carried out at the hands of ISIS. The project, named PLANTING MEMORIES, combines the tragedy of the Yezidi genocide as well as bringing comfort, colour and nature into the IDP camps. A large proportion of the Yezidi community are still residing in these camps after being forcefully driven from their homes

since 2014.

After a careful consultation with the local community, it was decided that the planting of trees in the camps would be a fitting way to honour those who lost their lives by ISIS. Khalsa Aid will provide each family with their own tree to grow and nurture, which will not only be a symbol of hope, but will also play a vital role in raising awareness of global climate change. On 15th August 2019, the first trees will be planted in one of the many IDP camps across the region. Khalsa Aid will endeavour to plant a tree until each family has their own tree. Khalsa Aid has set a challenging target of planting a minimum of 5,000 trees within the first 3 months. PLEASE SUPPORT THIS PROJECT BY SPONSORING A TREE FOR £10 ONLY.

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03 May 2019

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“LAPATA. AND THE LEFT BEHIND” - NEW VANCOUVER PHOTO EXHIBITION _ “LAPATA. AND THE LEFT BEHIND”: NEW VANCOUVER PHOTO EXHIBITION ILLUSTRATES THE IMPACT OF DECADES-OLD ENFORCED DISAPPEARANCES OF SIKHS

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VANCOUVER B.C. CANADA, MAY 3, 2019: An exhibition highlighting the emotional toll of thousands of enforced disappearances in India’s north-western state of Punjab during the 1980s and 90s is making its first stop in Vancouver. _Lapata. And the Left Behind. _chronicles the stories of Sikh families - many of them still grieving the loss of loved ones, seeking answers and awaiting justice. The provocative exhibition_ _is the result of the most recent commission from Khalsa Aid International with multimedia journalist and contributor to New York Times and Reuters, Abhishek Madhukar. Thousands of extrajudicial killings of Sikh women, children and men were identified by human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra in 1995, and human rights groups such as Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, and Ensaaf have collected extensive evidence of these abuses, yet the final number of missing individuals remains unknown. According to Mr. Madhukar, there is a critical lack of awareness about these

disappearances.

“_Lapata. And the Left Behind._ aims to bring attention to this largely untold story of human rights injustices and the lingering impact on the families of loved ones who are still waiting for answers,” said Mr. Madhukar. “This story is yet another reminder – whether it’s Yezidis, Rohingya, Tibetans, Tamils, Kashmiris or Sikhs who suffered for decades – those who are left behind pay the heaviest price. This exhibit tells their stories of grace, resilience, grief and despair.” Khalsa Aid International is an international NGO providing humanitarian aid in disaster areas and civil conflict zones around the world. For its Canadian Director, Jatinder Singh, documenting the unresolved trauma felt by the families of Punjab’s disappeared and highlighting this largely unknown and unrecognized humanitarian tragedy became a personal mission. “We live in a time of rampant human rights abuses, from the persecution of Yezidis in Iraq, waves of ethnic cleansing in Myanmar, to the unfathomable suffering of Syrian refugees. Khalsa Aid International volunteers live and breathe these realities every single day,” says Mr. Singh. “We can only say ‘never again’ if we accept and acknowledge that this travesty happened, recognize there are still people alive who are suffering from the impact of this event, and help others understand the pain that this community went

through.”

“The Punjab region saw mass disappearances of innocent Sikh boys and men during counter-insurgency operations and in the absence of a formal investigation, we will never know the exact number of victims,” says Dr. Ami Laws, Adjunct Associate Professor of Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine and author of _Police

Torture in Punjab_

. “Despite evidence of extrajudicial killings, faked encounter murders, deaths of suspects in police custody throughout the country, police and other security agencies were largely not held responsible for human rights abuses until recently.” The decision to launch the event in Vancouver builds on Canada’s heritage as a global refuge from state torture and injustices and underscores the city’s significance as a hub for asylum-seeking groups, including Sikhs. In recent years, Canada accepted a dramatic increase of refugees immigrating to Canada from Haiti, Nigeria and Turkey. Sikh-Canadians have lived in Canada for 120 years and British Columbia is home to one of the largest and longest established Sikh populations in the world outside of Punjab. This is Khalsa Aid’s third exhibit. The first #iampanjab, showcased the courage and resilience of Sikh mothers across Punjab for international women’s week in 2016 and #IamYezidi debuted in March 2017 at the Lacey Contemporary Gallery in London, UK. The exhibition is complimentary and will be available for the public to view between Saturday 4th May and Tuesday 7th May 2019 at The Space, An Art Gallery in Vancouver’s Yaletown. The exhibition will soon travel to Toronto, London, New York, San Francisco and India. For more information, please visit lapata-exhibition.com. ABOUT KHALSA AID INTERNATIONAL Khalsa Aid International is an international NGO providing humanitarian aid in disaster areas and civil conflict zones around the

world.

Since 1999, the organization has provided crucial aid to millions of people, including victims of the Yemen Civil War to refugees landing on the shores of Greece from the Middle East and, more recently, the Rohingya Muslims from Myanmar seeking refuge in Bangladesh. Khalsa Aid International volunteers have provided support for earthquake, flood, tornado and hurricane-stricken areas in India, Nepal, England, Canada, USA, Australia, and the Caribbean. The organization funds and builds semi- permanent shelters, if needed, and anything else that is required in the early days of a crisis to save lives, reduce people’s immediate suffering and help maintain their dignity. For more information, please visit www.khalsaaid.org ABOUT ABHISHEK MADHUKAR Abhishek Madhukar is a multimedia journalist based in India. _Lapata. And the Left Behind_ is his latest work documenting the struggles of disadvantaged people in his country. Over the past years he covered several breaking news stories, including the stories of survivors of the Bhopal gas tragedy, Nepal earthquake and Uttarakhand floods, and the plight of exiled Tibetans in India - including the many moods of the 14th Dalai Lama. In 2015 he followed Khalsa Aid International volunteers aiding communities devastated by the 2015 Nepal and went on to photograph the organization’s #iampanjab series for International Women’s Week in

2016.

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INDONESIA EARTHQUAKE AND TSUNAMI RELIEF Indonesia – Earthquake and Tsunami ReliefA powerful earthquake ( 7.5 magnitude ) struck off the coast of Sulawesi, Indonesia, creating a tsunami which devastated the areas of Palu and Dongalla. Khalsa Aid International was one of the first NGO on the ground. Khalsa Aid worked closely with the local population to ensure the aid reaches where it is most needed. This includes: • Immediately delivering 500 tarpaulin • Setting up langar (a free community kitchen) in both Palu and Dongalla. • Fresh food distribution to four makeshift shelters• Provided blankets  Our work continues. Our Thanks to all the donors who have made this possible.

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KERALA FLOODS RELIEF Kerala-India Floods ReliefMore than one million people were left homeless or trapped after the southern Indian state of Kerala saw its worst flooding in more than 90 years. Many water treatment plants were forced to cease pumping water, resulting in poor access to clean water, especially in northern districts. Khalsa Aid responded rapidly in the worst affected areas with a team of 30 volunteers from across India. Khalsa Aid has utilised its India volunteer base to • Feed 15,000 people with hot meals on daily basis• Packing and distributing essential day packs, including toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, sanitary towels, tarpaulin sheets, mosquito nets, medical kits and clothing.• Packing and distribution of food parcels, including rice, dal, sugar, salt, teaOf the above aid items, 500 tonnes was donated by the public from Patiala, Jalandhar, Delhi, Raipur, Gwalior, Kolkata, Mumbai, Hyderabad and other cities/towns. As the devastating effects of the floods persist, we are conducting further assessments to identify the most alienated and isolated areas and villages. We are planning to send volunteer teams of electricians, plumbers, carpenters and other artisans who will help in re-building homes and other infrastructure.Thanks to all our donors, volunteers and those who continue to support Khalsa Aid. 

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CONGOLESE (DRC) REFUGEE RESPONSE The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is currently experiencing one of the world’s most underreported refugee emergencies. Khalsa Aid International first visited the region in January 2018, following reports of up to a million Congolese men, women and children fleeing their homes, seeking safety in neighbouring countries. Photo credit Aron KleinKhalsa Aid International initiated a series of relief efforts to assist refugees in this area in May 2018 this has included:• Providing 3.2 tonnes of emergency food rations across four refugee camps.• Funding the operation and maintenance of a water pump serving over 15,000 vulnerable refugees.• Providing resources to support two refugee schools.• Delivering vital walking aids to 28 physically challenged refugees.• Working to assess and improve nutritional status in refugee children arriving in a reception centre. Photo credit Aron KleinOur work in DRC has been coordinated with the UN refugee agency, the World Food Programme, International Red Cross, Red Crescent Movement , the Zambian Red Cross, and Medecins Sans Frontieres. Khalsa Aid International has been able to respond to recognised needs immediately. There are predicated to be further and larger refugee influxes in the coming months, Khalsa Aid international will endeavour to provide emergency, short term, food security where it is needed the most.

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