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SAF Vaisakhi Fest 2019
SAF Vaisakhi Fest 2019 Please join us on April 14, 2019 from 12-5pm at the Central City Plaza (SFU Entrance) for “SAF Vaisakhi Fest,” a free community event that celebrates and showcases Sikh traditions. This event will showcase Vaisakhi through various activities that include: turban tying, martial arts (Gatka) performances, live music, children’s activities, photo…
Read MoreCanadian Visits Sponsored Child in India
Jaspreet’s journey to India Jaspreet Kaur has been a child sponsor with SAF for over a year, to an 11-year-old girl named Jobanpreet Kaur. She knew that when she planned her trip to India in the fall, she was going to visit her sponsored child. On October 2nd, Jaspreet began her journey to India with…
Read MoreSAF Sponsorship Satisfaction Survey
We would really appreciate if you took the time to let us know about your sponsorship experience. Your feedback will help SAF improve in providing education to impoverished children. Click here for the survey!
Read MoreVolunteer Abroad 2018
At the start of 2018, Prabhjot Kaur made the decision to volunteer abroad. Having been working with SAF international since October 2017, she was inspired by the touching stories she often read about in her work and wanted to gain first-hand experience with the initiatives SAF took on in India. After consulting with founder Shamandeep…
Read MoreReuniting the Khalsa Family
Sikligars, hailing from outside of Punjab, were legendary weapon makers for Sikh armies but today are among the poorest in India. SAF International has made improving the lives of Sikligars a priority. Every Vaisakhi many Sikhs will celebrate the birth of Khalsa with no knowledge of a community key in establishing the Khalsa: Sikligar Sikhs.…
Read MoreA Little Canadian NGO Doing Big Things
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” – Margaret Mead Margaret Mead’s words eloquently describe SAF International, a Canadian NGO out of Vancouver BC that supports poverty alleviation in India. Founded in 2014, SAF stemmed from a small group…
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