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Reconnecting “Forgotten Sikhs” With Their Roots: How SAF International Is Changing Lives Through Panjabi Language Training
Since 2017, SAF International has worked tirelessly to uplift and empower Forgotten Sikhs — communities that have long been disconnected from mainstream Sikh resources and heritage. Many of these individuals, such as Nepali Sikhs and Sikligar Sikhs in India, struggle to preserve their language and cultural identity due to historical marginalization and social neglect. To…
Read MoreEmpowering Lives Through Dasvandh: Fatima and Seema’s Journey with SAF International
Empowering Lives Through Dasvandh: Fatima and Seema’s Journey with SAF International As a Sikh, I hold the principle of Dasvandh—sharing a portion of one’s earnings for the welfare of others—close to my heart. At SAF International, this sacred teaching is seen in practice when thousands of our donors donate their Dasvandh to uplift humanity without…
Read MoreGuru Gobind Singh Ji and the Vadde Sahibzaade: A Legacy of Courage and Faith
Guru Gobind Singh Ji and the Vadde Sahibzaade: A Legacy of Courage and Faith The story of Guru Gobind Singh Ji and the Vadde Sahibzaade (Elder Sons) is one of unparalleled courage, faith, and sacrifice. This inspiring narrative, deeply rooted in Sikh history, unfolded during the early 18th century—a time when the Mughal Empire faced…
Read MoreThe Forgotten Sikhs Benefit Gala Dinner 2018
On September 7th, 2018 SAF International hosted its 2nd Annual Fundraising Dinner. The focus of the gala was on the Sikligar Sikh. The purpose of the gala was to bring together members of the local community to highlight the struggles that this disregarded group of people endure daily. Centuries ago, the Sikligar people were skilled…
Read MoreCanadian Sikhs step up to provide Panjab flood relief
SAF Supports Sikligar Sikhs During COVID-19 Lockdown
For years, SAF International has been working within Sikligar communities, helping to educate and uplift individuals that have been ignored and neglected by mainstream society. It’s a cause that is very near and dear to our hearts, because we know…
Read MoreResolution to Make Panjabi Mandatory in Panjab Schools Helps to Preserve History
Earlier this week, the Panjab Assembly passed a resolution that would make Panjabi a compulsory first language in all schools from class 1 through to class 10. As of 2008, government run schools have been providing compulsory Panjabi lessons. This…
Read MoreResilient Surinder Kaur of Panjab
Residing in a small, dilapidated home in Ludhiana(Panjab), Surinder Kaur has tried her best to make the most of what she has. While the expectation for her husband would be to help provide for their young family, it is rather the opposite. Her husband, a chronic drug addict, regularly pawns off anything of value to…
Read MoreSikligar Sikhs Visit Sri Harmandir Sahib on Vaisakhi for the First Time
This year marks a historic day for Sikligar Sikhs residing in Miryalguda (near Hydrabad), where 60 individuals will have the chance to visit Harmandir Sahib for the first time in their lives, that too on Vaisakhi! Every year, Vaisakhi is celebrated by Sikhs all over the world, celebrating the birth of the Khalsa. In 1699,…
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