Between late October and mid-November 2024, the Philippines faced a relentless onslaught of six consecutive tropical cyclones. Among them, Typhoon Kristine (internationally known as Trami) stood out as one of the most devastating. Making landfall with destructive force, the typhoon claimed 151 lives and disrupted…
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In 2024, SSSIO Sri Lanka launched a two-phase flood relief program to support communities affected by severe flooding in the Eastern region. Phase 1 provided dry ration packs to 397 families across seven villages adopted by the SSSIO, while Phase 2 extended aid to 500…
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A depression in the Bay of Bengal caused heavy rains and cyclonic conditions, leading to severe flooding in Sri Lanka’s northern and eastern regions, displacing families. From November 27 to December 1, 2024, the SSSIO Sri Lanka conducted a flood relief effort, providing essential aid…
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The Young Adults of the Sri Sathya Sai Center of Hong Kong organized a drive for essential items for the Refugee Union Centre of Hong Kong on August 19, 2023, as part of the SAI-100 initiative. The Refugee Union is Hong Kong’s first refugee-led society,…
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On August 18, 2023, SSSIO Thailand members received an urgent call for assistance for 25 starving families. The next day, two SSSIO volunteers brought groceries such as rice, oil, soya sauce, soap, milk, and sugar. The following day, five SSSIO members delivered food to these…
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Between September 15 and October 17, 2023, the Sai Center of Caxias do Sul organized three service campaigns to aid those affected by the devastating cyclone in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, which caused severe flooding and fatalities across 107 municipalities. This disaster was the…
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A severe storm brought heavy winds and rain to the Inanda Settlement in Durban, South Africa, on July 3, 2023, resulting in severe hardship for the locals. SSSIO volunteers rushed to serve those affected by the storm by distributing 200 hot meals, blankets, and grocery…
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On June 18, 2023, six SSSIO volunteers from the Prema Dhaara Sai Center in South Africa collected over 200 blankets, mattresses, and food hampers containing spice packs, detergent packs, clothing, hygiene packs, and water. The volunteers partnered with the Gift of Givers Foundation, a local…
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On September 29, 2022, Hurricane Ian, a Category 4 hurricane, severely devastated parts of Florida, USA. SSSIO volunteers delivered much-needed relief supplies for hurricane survivors to churches, driving between three to ten hours each way. They also brought Christmas cheer to the children by distributing…
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Kenya has been facing one of the most prolonged droughts in the last 40 years, lasting over three years. Over three million animals have perished, while millions of people are starving, without food and livelihoods. To help alleviate the suffering, SSSIO volunteers from Sri Sathya…
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