Sewa International USA

Sewa International’s mission is to serve humanity in distress, aid local communities, run developmental projects for the under-served, and assist people in transformational change through the power of innovation by mobilizing partners, donors, and volunteers.

We accomplish this mission by focusing our efforts towards:

- Disaster recovery
- Family and child welfare and
- Promoting volunteerism


Guiding Principles

1. We believe in the Dharmic principles of “Serving Humanity is Serving Divinity” and “Unity in Diversity.”

2. We believe in service above self.

3. We practice team work and self-reliance.

4. We are proactive and responsive to the needs of society while promoting ‘Self Reliance’ among those who are served.

5. We are pluralistic, trustworthy and transparent.

6. We create a positive impact through operational excellence and customer satisfaction.

7. We respect and safeguard our environment.

8. We value our volunteers, donors and partners.

9. We respect the dignity of every human being, consider humanity as one family (vasudhaiva kutumbakam) while serving them regardless of race, color, religion, nationality, gender, and sexual orientation.

10. We accept and celebrate diversity in people and community, we are sensitive to the cultural backgrounds of people we serve. Read More

• About Us
  We specialize in disaster relief and rehabilitation. Our development programs focus on family services; child, tribal and refugee welfare; women empowerment; health; and education. In addition to our work in the US, we have undertaken development projects in Colombia, Guyana, India, Kenya, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
  
  We are committed to maximizing the beneficiary impact by stretching every Donor dollar. Our sister organizations across the world, and our volunteers help deliver our projects. With this effective and efficient mechanism, we undertake projects synergistic to our mission below:
  
  Serving humanity in distress: We specialize in (a) disaster relief and rehabilitation projects, and, in (b) development projects in the areas of health, education, empowerment, and community development.
  
  Aid local communities: Our US Chapters implement our flagship program the Family Services program, and also the refugee empowerment program.
  
  Promote volunteerism: We offer volunteering opportuntities such as International Yoga Day, Diwali Food Drive, and Sewa Day. We also offer 10-week structured summer internships: Get Inspired in the US, and, Yuva for Sewa in India and Guyana.
  
  Sewa International is committed to financial and functional transparency.
• Our Impact
  1.2 million+ beneficiaries worldwide
  
  48,000+ refugees empowered annually
  
  130,000+ hours of community service by volunteers