One of the basic tenets of Sikhism is to give “Dasvand” which enables members to donate10% of their earnings for the welfare of the needy. Members of the NZ Sikh Society have given us all an excellent example of this by sending 2 lakh rupees to India in aid of those who need it the most.
One lakh has been given to social worker Harshinder Kaur for paying the fees of poor and needy female students who show excellent abilities and are willing to excel and realize their full potential. Harshinder Kaur is spearheading the campaign for the advancement of females and Society supports this is one of the basic aims of Sikhism.
The other lakh has been sent to Avtar Singh whose 6 year old son, lovingly called “Honey”, needed an urgent liver transplant operation. Avtar Singh who could not afford this operation and requested the public. His plight was reported in major newspapers in India. In its quest to serve the society and also to support the needy in India, the NZ Sikh Society sent this amount to help with the liver transplant.
Society spokesman and convener of the Supreme Sikh Council, Daljit Singh JP stated that with the grace of the almighty, the members of the Society will continue such noble gestures and he expressed gratitude to all the kind donors.
NZ Sikh Society Auckland is a leading communal body given charitable trust status. NZ Sikh Society runs the Gurudwara’s in Otahuhu and Takanini. All fellow god fearing members who wish to contribute and make a difference in the lives of the needy and the poor can contact Daljit Singh JP on 021803512 or daljit@xtra.co.nz.