Articles about community service
SSIO volunteers organised a blood donation in Tianmu, a suburb of Taipei on 17th February 2019. In preparation for the event, Sai Spiritual Education (SSE) students created colourful posters to attract and encourage the public to donate blood. On the day of the camp, 45…
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The International Humanitarian Relief Committee of the SSIO conducted its first International Diploma course in First Aid in Guatemala in early 2019. Online theoretical modules were offered from 5th January to 30th March, and practical, hands-on sessions were organised on 6th and 7th April 2019…
ʀᴇᴀᴅ ᴍᴏʀᴇOn the auspicious occasion of Buddha Poornima, on 18th May 2019, SSIO volunteers in the Philippines partnered with the Philippine Blood Center (PBC), a government blood bank, to organise a blood donation drive. The PBC aims to provide safe and adequate blood to the needy,…
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On 7th April 2019, 27 SSIO volunteers from the Sathya Sai Centre of Jaffna organised a medical camp for the residents of Kottaiikattiyakulam village in Thunukai district. Ten
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Volunteers from the Sathya Sai Centre Bhavan distributed food hampers and clothes to needy families in April 2019. On the 7th, 10th, 11th and 12th of April 2019, they visited Ephraimszegen, Larecoweg and Calcutta and distributed packages containing oil, sugar, flour, toothpaste, bath soap, onions,…
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Seven SSIO volunteers celebrated Earth Day on 22nd April 2019 by planting 70 mangrove trees in Bangpoo, located 50 km from the city. The volunteers joyfully chanted prayers while planting the saplings as a service to Mother Earth and for protection of the environment.
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The Ronald MacDonald Foundation is a charitable organization that provides accommodation near children’s hospitals in several North American cities for parents, siblings, and relatives of children receiving
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On 17th February 2019, young adult volunteers in the Dominican Republic visited the ‘Club de Leones’ Senior Home to spend quality time, sharing a warm breakfast with about 50 residents. The residents, in turn, regaled the youth volunteers with their experiences. Subsequently, the youth visited…
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On 24th March 2019, the ladies wing of the SSIO of Trinidad launched its first-ever women’s support group – Strengthening the Bond of Sisterhood. There was an overwhelming turnout of more than 50 women to mark this momentous inauguration. The programme began with greetings from…
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Suriname’s coast has extensive low-lying areas, identified as highly vulnerable to climate-induced sea level rise in the future. The coast is also susceptible to flooding and erosion due to the loss of stabilisation provided by mangroves. This area has been losing up to 27 meters…
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