Considered as the worst humanitarian disaster of our generation, the Syrian civil war has so far killed over 200,000 people and displaced millions. What began as peaceful protests against the government in March 2011 as a part of the Arab Spring, soon turned into a full-blown war with Syrians seeking asylum in different countries. After seeking refuge in Jordon, Lebanon and Iraq, Syrians recently attempted the dangerous trip across the Mediterranean Sea hoping to find solace in Europe.
International affairs experts are viewing the current Syrian refugee crisis as the worst exodus since the Rwanda genocide 20 years ago. And with the United Nations predicting a rise in the number of Syrian refugees, help is the only thing they’re seeking.
While Europeans are doing their bit to help Syrians, a Sikh organisation from India too has extended a helping hand.
Khalsa Aid landed in Serbia on September 11 and has ever since been working closely with several local organisations to provide food, water, clothing, toys etc. to the many Syrian refugee families arriving after an exhausting journey.
In their Facebook post, the organisation has also thanked those who’ve helped make this work of humanity possible.
Here’s a look at Sikh volunteers spreading the smiles:
Image courtesy: Khalsa Aid Facebook page
Image courtesy: Khalsa Aid Facebook page
Image courtesy: Khalsa Aid Facebook page
Image courtesy: Khalsa Aid Facebook page
This is, however, not the first time Khalsa Aid has extended support to distressed people. Earlier this year, volunteers of the organisation were seen providing food and water to flood-affected people of Mumbai. (READ)
We only hope that more such organisations come forward and help the distraught Syrian refugees. After all as Dalai Lama says, “Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive.”
