On 9th October 2017, Hurricane Maria affected the Dominican Republic on the Caribbean island of Hispaniola, destroying many houses and about 80 percent of the crops. Responding to the need, more than Read More
Category Archives: Humanitarian Relief
Catastrophic Flooding in Kerala, India
Reports indicate that hundreds have perished and over 300,000 have been displaced by catastrophic flooding that has overwhelmed the Indian state of Kerala. The Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation (SSSSO) of India has taken immediate action to provide relief, please follow the link to learn more and find out how you can help: Flood Relief in Kerala
Humanitarian Relief in Puerto Rico
Hurricane Maria, the strongest hurricane witnessed in more than 80 years, devastated Puerto Rico on 20th September 2017. The storm left the country crippled with no electricity, loss of communities and homes, and Read More
Disaster Relief on Dominica Island
Following Hurricane Maria in September 2017, SSIO volunteers from Trinidad and Tobago, led by members of the Pasea Sathya Sai Centre, worked tirelessly to provide Read More
Serving Flood Victims in Paraguay
On 11th June 2017, SSIO members of Paraguay delivered warm clothing and footwear to more than 500 families from Villa Florida, who were severely affected by flooding of the Tebicuary River and in dire need of Read More
Humanitarian Relief in Sri Lanka
During the last week of May 2017, Cyclone Mora swept over Sri Lanka, with heavy rainfall and extreme winds, causing flooding and landslides, and resulting in 177 casualties and 112 missing persons. Residents of the Read More
Humanitarian Relief Services in Haiti
The SSIO began providing disaster relief after Hurricane Matthew ravaged the eastern peninsula of Haiti on 4th October 2016, home to about 1.4 million people, mostly farmers. Efforts began with a helicopter reconnaissance mission to the remote town of Read More
Helping Earthquake Victims in Indonesia
An earthquake in early December 2016 shook Aceh, resulting in 103 deaths and the reported displacement of 22,729 people, with 11,000 homes damaged. Sathya Sai volunteers in Medan sprang into action and Read More
Serving Victims of Floods in Nepal
Each year the monsoon season brings flooding and landslides throughout Nepal, and during this year’s season, SSIO members Read More
Supplying Water and Building Houses in Nepal
Following major earthquakes in April and May 2015, the SSIO of Nepal helped the local people rebuild and restore normalcy in their lives. In Arghakhachi, SSIO volunteers initiated a water project on 5th November 2015 to provide water to indigent villagers. The system transported mountain spring water through more than 9 km of steel and polyethylene pipes to the villages. The local community assisted Read More