Name: Avneet Kaur
Age: 32
Occupation: Artist
Hometown: Vancouver, BC
Why I felt compelled to go on this mission:
We are one another’s responsibility. The people of Haiti are in need of aid, relief, and love; the guru blessed each of us with the opportunity to go to these people and give of ourselves. I am honored to be of service and to fulfill my responsibility to my fellow people.
Name: Ramneet Kaur
Age: 25
Occupation: Account Manager, RBC
Hometown: Surrey, BC
Why I felt compelled to go on this mission:
God has taught us that we are equal on this earth. In that case, our brothers and sisters are suffering in Haiti, first question that comes to mind is, “How can I help?” There is only so much we can do when we live miles away from Haiti other than donating food and money. I embraced the opportunity to travel to this disaster-stricken place to lend a helping hand, offer a shoulder to cry on and be that listening ear. I am grateful to my community and the United Sikhs for providing me with the platform to help on international borders.
Name: Manraj Kaur
Age: 26
Occupation: Teacher
Hometown: Surrey, BC
Why I felt compelled to go on this mission:
Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s message to “recognize all human race as one” has always stuck with me as I have grown up. With this being said, I thought now was the time, if I don’t start now, I never will so I stepped up to this seva and feel privileged to be part of this great cause. We must set an example for future generations and this is the best way. I feel blessed to be able to go on this seva mission with a great group of like-minded individuals.
And they’re off. First team of Haiti Relief volunteers has left today for a two week mission to Haiti. Team Jericho left Surrey Gurdwara today at 5pm. The team and the sangat took part in an Ardaas for the team and the people of Haiti, followed by a debriefing by the Gurdwara Sevadaars.
The team along with their smiles and high spirits, took along pots, spices, tea, tea kettles and information flyers about Sikhi in English and French.
The team consists of Sukhpreet Singh, Manraj Kaur, Ramneet Kaur, Avneet Kaur, Jaapnam Singh & Sukhminder Singh.
During the next two weeks the team will be sending updates about their journey and first hand account from the disaster zone.
The next team is being prepared and please email helphaiti@gnsg.ca if you’re interested in going in the next group.
