Current Projects
UNITED SIKHS Brings Relief Amidst Los Angeles Wildfire Crisis
On January 7, 2025, the unthinkable happened. Fueled by relentless 100 mph Santa Ana winds, wildfires tore through Los Angeles, turning neighborhoods into ashes and lives into uncertainty. In moments like these—when destruction feels endless and hope flickers, UNITED SIKHS answered the call.
UNITED SIKHS Providing Critical Relief Mission in Asheville, NC After Hurricane Helene
On September 24, Hurricane Helene, a Category 4 storm, devastated the southeastern United States, becoming the deadliest storm since Hurricane Katrina in 2005. The hurricane hit the southern part of United States and resulted in over 200 fatalities, hundreds unaccounted for, and widespread destruction, leaving millions without power.
UNITED SIKHS Relief Efforts in Valencia, Spain
In October 2024, devastating floods ravaged Valencia, Spain, claiming over 200 lives and causing extensive damage to homes, infrastructure, and livelihoods. This tragedy marked the worst flooding in Spain in decades, leaving residents grappling with the loss of loved ones and their properties.
PANJAB FLOODS Salvaging Lives and Livelihoods
In the aftermath of the devastating floods in Panjab, our humanitarian relief efforts have entered a new phase focused on rebuilding the lives of those affected. The situation is dire, with many families facing immense challenges as they attempt to recover from the destruction.
UNITED SIKHS stands with Global Advocates to Stop Hate Crimes
In November 2023, the FBI released its annual report documenting 11,634 hate crime incidents across the United States. These crimes involved 13,337 offenses, primarily motivated by biases related to race, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, and gender.
Emergency Response Aid for Caribbean Islands Devastated by Hurricane Beryl
On July 06, 2024, a devastating hurricane struck the Caribbean, causing severe damage to vulnerable communities across several islands, including St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Grenada, Dominica, and Barbados.
UNITED SIKHS Humanitarian Aid in Ukraine
To combat the severe ‘Friends of Ukraine’ organized a high-profile fundraising event at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark, NJ, to provide humanitarian aid to Ukraine. The event brought together prominent figures and recognized several organizations, including
Empowering Communities through Gurbani
UNITED SIKHS organized a special program called ‘Anhad Jhunkar’ aims to bring together 300 young voices to sing divine Gurbani shabads (hymns) in perfect harmony. This event was part of a larger initiative under the Galwakkdi project, which focuses on helping children connect with
UNITED SIKHS Humanitarian Aid after Tropical Storm Debby
On August 4, 2024, Tropical Storm Debby was identified as a significant weather threat, with forecasters predicting it would rapidly intensify into a hurricane before making landfall in Florida’s Big Bend region.
UNITED SIKHS Advocates for Passing of the Transnational Repression Policy Act
In September 2023, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) filed an indictment in the US District Court for the attempted murder of Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a prominent American Sikh from New York.
Remembering the 1984 Sikhs Pogrom
In early June 1984, India witnessed a tragic event that would forever impact the Sikh community. The situation in Punjab was tense, with months of unrest leading up to this period. On June 1, 1984, thousands of Sikhs gathered at the Darbar Sahib (Golden Temple) in Amritsar, seeking solace and community amidst the turmoil.
Project Kirti
In Ludhiana, on January 31, 2023, United Sikhs launched a new initiative called ‘Project Kirti,’ inspired by the teachings of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji—’Kirat Karo, Naam Japo, Vand Chhako.’ The project was designed to address the deep-rooted issue of poverty by empowering disadvantaged individuals.
UNITED SIKHS: Advocating for Justice in the Farmers' Protest
The farmers’ protest of 2024 will be remembered as a defining chapter in India’s ongoing struggle for agricultural rights and justice. At its core, this movement was fueled by the resilience and determination of farmers,
