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Sewa International is a Hindu faith-based, humanitarian, nonprofit service organization. Our vision is to serve humanity selflessly with compassion irrespective of race, color, religion, gender or nationality that create a positive impact. Our mission is to serve humanity in distress, aid local communities, run developmental projects for the underserved, 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:
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It is our pleasure to invite you to our Annual Banquet to thank our premier supporters and well-wishers like you. Your presence at our annual banquet will be invaluable and inspiring for Sewa volunteers to continue their work in the community.
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St. Vincent House is a dedicated hospitality house that serves as a home away from home for families who struggle financially with the costs of hotels and food in order to be near a loved one who is hospitalized.
Sewa Indianapolis chapter prepares dinner once a month and Drops Breakfast for the next day.
It is our tiny effort to provide the comforts of home so that a family can maintain their daily rituals as much as possible amid tough circumstances.
If you want to join us in this effort and contribute small donation to buy food ingredients, please pay using this link to Sewa Account.
International medical graduates aspiring to join the US healthcare system!
We invite you to participate in the EVOLVE mentorship program (Explore Virtue of Obeisance towards life by volunteering and educating), proudly presented by Sewa International USA's "Doctors For Sewa" Team
This program offers guidance from experienced physicians to help you achieve your dream of becoming a US healthcare professional. Through knowledge sharing, guidance, and webinars, we'll support you every step of the way.
International medical students who are applying for the US Residency program are eligible to apply for this EVOLVE program at free of cost.
Please apply here: https://sewausa.org/event-5651935
Deadline : July 30th, 2024
For any questions please write to dfs@sewausa.org
(LEAD - Leadership, Education And Development)
Youth Engagement Program for High School Students
General Eligibility: Incoming and Current High Schoolers (Grade 8-12). All participants should always exhibit commitment to the values of Sewa and act with integrity and discipline.
Program Dates : October 1st 2024 to September 30th, 2025
Selection Criteria: Limited seats; enrolled on a first-come first-serve basis. Open to all nationalities, religious and ethnic backgrounds.
Registration Fee: $100 per student
Registration Deadline: October 30,2024
Commitment : Each participant is expected to commit to at least 35 hours of volunteering.
NOTE: All the LEAD participants are requested to sign Milwaukee waiver form: https://tinyurl.com/mkewaiver
Here is a sample list of activities:
1. Adopt a Highway cleanup
2. Environment and Sustainability - tree planting, mulching and other environmental projects in southeastern Wisconsin in partnership with the DNR.
3. Create your own DIY initiative to address community needs - E.G: breast cancer awareness campaign
4. #SewaDiwali Food Drive
5. Fundraising to support Sewa Projects
6. Grocery and hot meals distribution for people-in-need - Volunteering at soup kitchens, food pantries, homeless shelters.
7. Concert fundraising for SAC (Sponsor a Child)
8.DIY Sewa(Plan an Execute your Idea and Chapter will support)
In order to apply, please use the register button.
Registration Fee: $100 once accepted (fees will be donated to Sewa International)
As a part of the LEAD program, the youth are provided with opportunities to participate and / or lead various activities and to earn volunteering hours.
Students who complete the LEAD program may be eligible for Presidential Volunteer Service Award (PVSA)*.
*Student eligibility depends on their citizenship status. Per guidelines on this website, only permanent residents and US citizens can apply for the award. All students will receive Sewa International volunteering certificate as proof of their contributions.
Mission: Empower the next generation of leaders through youth volunteering, providing opportunities for young people to develop their skills, build leadership, and make a positive impact on their communities.
What is a Sewa LEAD program?
Details of Certificates and Awards?
Is a fee involved?
What Activities are undertaken?
By participating in the LEAD Summer program, you'll engage in hands-on volunteering, dynamic expert-led workshops, and thought-provoking speaker sessions.
What is the time commitment for the program?
1-4 hours every week/weekend over next 1 year (Sep 2024 - Sep 2025)
Please Note:
Contact tampa@sewausa.org for any questions.
LEAD 2024 - 2025
The LEAD program is designed to inspire and equip high school students with essential leadership skills while nurturing a strong sense of social responsibility. Our goal is to cultivate socially conscious leaders who not only excel academically but also actively contribute to creating a better world for all.
By participating in the LEAD program, you'll engage in hands-on volunteering, dynamic expert-led workshops, and thought-provoking speaker sessions.
Key program details include:
These experiences will ignite your leadership passion, enhance collaborative skills, and guide you in making meaningful community contributions. As you embark on this transformative journey, your registration reflects dedication to personal growth, cooperation, and positive impact. Join us in shaping a generation of impactful leaders.
As you embark on this remarkable journey, we invite you to complete the registration form. Your decision to join the LEAD program reflects your dedication to personal growth, cooperation, and positive impact. Together, we will shape a generation of leaders who make a significant difference.
Before you sign up, please spend a few minutes to go through the LEAD presentation.
Hear what our LEAD students have to say
Contact sacramento@sewausa.org for any questions.
Contact lead-ba@sewausa.org for any questions.
LEAD Seattle 2024-25
Youth Engagement Program for High School Students (8th thru 12th Grade)
Program Info:
LEAD (Leadership) Program is a Sewa International Volunteer Development Program for High School students 8th thru 12th Grades.
It is designed for the wholistic development of the teenagers.
It provides a platform to the participants to serve the greater community and experience the joy of giving.
Program Objectives:
Program Details:
Contact seattle@sewausa.org for any questions.
To sign up for Tampa Sewa LEAD's fundraiser for "Sponsor A child" initiative,
1. Please register here.
2. Please pay $50 at this site: https://sac.sewausa.org/campaigns/tampa-sewa-lead-s-fundraiser-for-sponsor-a-child-initiative
3. Email the screenshot of payment to tampa@sewausa.org
The LEAD program is designed to inspire and equip high school students (8th Grade through 12th Grade) with essential leadership skills while nurturing a strong sense of social responsibility. Our goal is to cultivate socially conscious leaders who not only excel academically but also actively contribute to creating a better world for all.
Contact lead-southjersey@sewausa.org for any questions.
Sewa International - Pennsylvania/Delaware
LEAD PA/DE 2025 - Leadership Program for High School Students
General Eligibility: High School Students ( in or incoming), i.e, current 8th, 9th, 10th and 11th graders. Only students who are sincerely committed to the Sewa mission should apply.
Selection Criteria: Limited seats, on first come first serve basis.
Application Deadline: January 1st, 2025 (will close early if we reach capacity)
Please Note: Each applicant must be accompanied by an adult volunteer, who can participate in the Sewa LEAD activities. Adult volunteers are mandated to participate 4 hours every month for mentoring the youth (youth volunteers could be prevented from attending activities if adult volunteers do not participate).
The Sewa in International,East Bay Area, CA Chapter invites enthusiast individuals to come forward and help us in our initiatives. Enrol yourself as Volunteer.
Sewa International LEAD- 2025- DFW
General Eligibility: High School Students. Students should be sincere in their commitment to the values of Sewa with integrity and discipline.
These experiences will ignite your leadership passion, enhance collaborative skills, and guide you in making meaningful community contributions.
Contact dallas@sewausa.org for any questions.
To know more about LEAD program, watch the Sewa LEAD Video
Contact lead-detroit@sewausa.org for any questions.
Program Dates : November 1, 2024 to October 31. 2025
Registration Deadline: January 20, 2025
Commitment : Each participant is expected to commit to at least 100 hours of volunteering.
NOTE: All the LEAD participants are requested to sign Austin waiver form (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iRnPDTq1UpIwxrZ7hTb5fzTn2qNwrN0E/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=102051643090820727032&rtpof=true&sd=true) and send it to sewaaustin.lead@gmail.com
9/11 #Sewadayofservice
1. Highway and Park Cleanup, as part of #ServeAustin
2. Environment and Sustainability - tree planting, mulching in greater Austin parks. #VasundharaSewa
3. Create your own DIY initiative to address community needs.
6. Grocery and hot meals distribution for people-in-need, as part of #ServeAustin
7.International projects such as Sponsor-A-Child and SHE-CAF programs
8. Design to Lead (DTL), an initiative under LEAD. The program aims to expose our youth to socially conscious leadership principles through Stanford University’s Design Thinking methodology.
*Student eligibility depends on their citizenship status. Per guidelines on this website, only permanent residents and US citizens can apply for the PVS Award. All students will receive Sewa International volunteering certificate as proof of their contributions.
Contact sandiego@sewausa.org for any questions.
Sewa Chicago LEAD 2025
Eligibility for LEAD: Incoming and Current High Schoolers (Grades 8-12)
Eligibility for Design To Lead (DTL): Minimum 1 year experience with LEAD and currently in Grade 9 or above
Program Dates : December 2024 to October 2025
Registration Fee: $100 per student. $75 for each sibling
Registration Deadline: Sunday, November 24, 2024
Sewa Milan - LEAD Kickoff: Saturday, December 7, 2024
Commitment: All participants should exhibit commitment to the values of Sewa and act with integrity and discipline always. Each participant is expected to commit to at least 100 hours of volunteering. Parents need to commit to being the activity coordinator for at least 2 activities during the program and need to continuously support their children. Each DTL participant needs to commit to consistent participation in the weekly learning sessions. Parents of DTL participants need to be a mentor for their child's team on a rotational basis.
Benefits: As part of the LEAD program, young adults are provided with opportunities to participate and / or lead various activities and to earn volunteering hours. Sewa International will provide certificates as well as a recommendation for The President's Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) for qualified participants. Volunteering hours accumulated through LEAD activities will only be counted.
1. Environment and Sustainability
2. Health Drives
3. Food Drives
4. DIY initiatives
5. Design To Lead (DTL) - Apply design thinking to identify a social issue, develop solutions, and implement them
6. Fundraising to support Sewa Projects and local organizations
7. Holistic individual development including career, yoga and meditation
All LEAD participants are required to sign the waiver during registration to be able to participate.
For general questions, please refer to the FAQ here.
Contact lead-chicago@sewausa.org for any questions.
North Jersey LEAD 2025
A great opportunity to experience the joy of giving by getting involved in community service, meet socially aware community leaders, develop leadership, teamwork and organizational skills, and have fun along the way besides achieving Sewa recognition certificate and United States PVSA - Presidential Volunteer Service Award* (conditions apply).
Project location: North Jersey
Duration: Jan 2025 - Nov 2025, minimum 100 hours of community service required to complete.
General Eligibility: 1.High school students (in or in-coming). Students must be currently in 8th grade and above. 8th-12th grader only 2. Students need to be sincerely committed to the values of Sewa with integrity and discipline.
3. Parent involvement is required where needed and must commit at least 15 hours on any of the LEAD activity.
4. Parents are required to sign a waiver and picture release form for the student to participate in the NJ LEAD 2025 Program (“Activity”) conducted by Sewa International, Inc.
Selection criteria: Limited seats, on first come first served basis. Equal opportunity employer. Open to all racial, ethnic, religious, and gender backgrounds.
Program fee: $125/candidate to cover costs of running the program.
Submit your application by Jan 15th, 2025. Select Chapter “New Jersey (North)” Project “LEAD & GI Programs” Enter Applicant name in Comment field. Forward confirmation email to NorthJersey@sewausa.org
*must be a US citizen or Permanent resident to be eligible for PVSA. All students completing 100 hours will receive Sewa Certificates irrespective of citizenship status.
LEAD 2025
Contact Indianapolis@sewausa.org for any questions
Annual Fundraising Gala 2024
HELP - "Help Every Live Prosper" to be held at
India Oven
1315 S Gilbert Rd #5204, Mesa, AZ 85204
To donate a different amount than what is listed on event registration, use link - www.sewausa.org/donate and mention 'Phoenix Chapter Gala 2024' in notes
Sign up for Chess For Change - Sewa Columbus Fundraiser for "Sponsor A Child" initiative,
2. Please pay $25 at this site: https://sac.sewausa.org/campaigns/chess-for-change-sewa-columbus-fundraiser-for-sponsor-a-child
3. Email the screenshot of payment to columbus@sewausa.org
Sewa International LEAD- 2025- LA
General Eligibility:
1. High school students(in or in-coming). Students must be currently in 8th-12th grader only.
2. Students need to be sincerely committed to the values of Sewa with integrity and discipline.
3. Parent involvement is required where needed and must commit at least 4 hours on any of the LEAD activity.
SAC project details are at https:https://sac.sewausa.org/
Tournament Rules are here.
Consent form is here.
To know more about us please visit - https://sewausa.org/
Sewa International has partnered with Muslim Community Center - East Bay for this event.
Volunteers will help pack 2-pound bags of beans for distribution. This task involves ensuring that the beans are properly weighed, and securely packaged for donation
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Date and Time: Saturday, December 21st, 2024 from 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Location: 5750 Sonoma Drive, Suite C, Pleasanton, CA 94556
Sewa International has partnered with Tracy Interfaith Ministries for this event. Volunteers will help with weighing, sorting, and shelving food; sorting and hanging clothing; making boxes; cleaning; and organizing.
Date and Time: Saturday, December 21st, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: 311 West Grant Line Road, Tracy, CA 95376
Sewa International has partnered with GreenFriends Farm for this event. Volunteers will contribute to both indoor and outdoor activities at GreenFriends Farm. You will be helping with one of the following activities:
Date and Time: Saturday, December 21st, 2024, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Location: 10200 Crow Canyon Rd, Castro Valley, CA 94552
Additional Details:
Contact lead-dc@sewausa.org for any questions.
To know more about other Sewa Programs, visit Houston Chapter Website
Dance Groups
Dance Styles
Very Important Event Rules and FAQs : sac.sewausa.org/danceidol25-guidelines
This is your opportunity to bring out the best in you, have fun dancing with your friends and family and of course win one of the 100+ trophies.
Links to all Dance Idol locations and fliers: Milwaukee Dance Idol 25 - sac.sewausa.org/mke-danceidol25 Madison Dance Idol 25 - sac.sewausa.org/msn-danceidol25
Appleton Greenbay Dance Idol 25 - sac.sewausa.org/atw-danceidol25
Profile of Honorable judges who have dedicated their expertise and time to this cause. : Coming Soon
Key Contributors who have dedicated their expertise and time to this cause : Comin Soon
Sewa is working relentlessly to invest and bring out the best in your children; Please support Sewa's children as well by sponsoring their education. Let's work together on this symbiosis
Sponsor a Child (SaC) Donation
Please CLICK HERE to sponsor-a-child for a year ($360) or visit sac.sewausa.org
Please DO NOT click on Donate button on the top of this page.
Sponsor a Child (SaC) Information
Business Sponsors
The event is possible because of generosity of our business sponsors. Please consider supporting them with giving them preference during purchases.
Please contact us to advertise and reach to entire desi community.
Age Groups
Key Contributors who have dedicated their expertise and time to this cause : Coming Soon
We invite you to participate in this 5k event being done to encourage physical fitness and balanced lifestyle in our communities.
Detailed instructions and directions will be sent to registered participants before the event. Every individual needs to register separately, as we need to know exact head count to plan for the logistics.
Walk-in's are NOT allowed, registration is mandatory
Register Today!
College students get half price discount. Charges are mainly to cover for auditorium and trophies for each of the winner dancers.
“Mangala Nidhi” roughly translates to “auspicious welfare” in Sanskrit. It is a great way to involve your family and friends in financially contributing to our organization’s work during your family events. It is inspired by the Hindu ethos of sharing our life’s joyous and auspicious moments with society, and a practical medium to channel our personal and family happiness towards community and social responsibility.
Lead is a engagement program for current High School students & College youth. Through this program, students interact with community leaders and successful professionals through engaging symposiums and field visits throughout the months of June and July.
Instructions:
Volunteer for Hurricane Harvey
Huston Shelter Service Volunteers
Lead Houston is an annual summer internship program for high school students. This program offers students the opportunity to directly serve the community, learn from leading members of the Houston area, and develop skills that can be carried throughout their educational and professional careers.
Get Inspired Houston (GIH) is an annual summer internship program offered to young adults and college/university students geared towards assisting the welfare of immigrant and refugee communities.
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