Sewa International USA

10/08/2026

Houston Comes Together to Stand with Nepal 🇳🇵

Three community-led fundraisers across Greater Houston by the Sewa International USA - Houston Chapter. One shared purpose — standing with families affected by the devastating floods in Nepal.

Together, these efforts raised more than $32,000 for Sewa International’s Nepal Flood Relief & Rehabilitation efforts, showing how a community can turn compassion into meaningful action.

🎶 Sargam Melodies, in partnership with Bharathi Kalai Manram and Shri Krishna Vrundavana, brought the community together for an evening of music and dinner. Performances in Hindi, Telugu, Kannada, Tamil and Malayalam helped raise $12,000+ for Nepal relief. The contribution was received by Bharat Patel, Sewa Houston’s Case Manager.

🙏 Bhajagovindam at Sri Meenakshi Temple, Pearland brought together more than 100 attendees, followed by the presentation of a $10,000 contribution toward Nepal relief. Tarvinder Taneja, Sewa’s Community Resilience Manager, shared updates on Sewa’s ongoing work on the ground in Nepal.

🍽️ “Brunch for a Cause” brought families, children, volunteers and local businesses together to raise funds and prepare hundreds of meals. The fundraiser surpassed its $10,000 goal, with 100% of proceeds supporting Nepal Flood Relief. From preparing idlis, vadas, chutneys, sambar, sweets and other meals to coordinating pickups, deliveries and last-minute logistics, the entire community came together to make the day possible.

The support goes beyond immediate relief. As affected communities in Nepal move toward recovery, rehabilitation and rebuilding, Sewa International continues to support families on the ground.

Thousands of miles away, Houstonians are standing with Nepal — turning compassion into action and community into hope. ❤️🇳🇵

Support Sewa International’s Nepal Flood Relief & Rehabilitation efforts:
https://sewausa.org/NepalFlashFloodRelief

10/06/2026

🌧️ Rain or shine, service continues.

On Sunday, October 4, the Sewa International - Dallas Chapter team came together despite the heavy rain to distribute 50 food boxes to families in need in the community. ❤️

When our community needs support, Sewa volunteers step forward—whatever the circumstances.

🤝 Want to get involved and serve your community? Reply/Comment to get connected to the Sewa Dallas team we will reach out with more information.

Together, we serve better.

09/28/2026

🥕 Sewa Food Drives | Austin

Another productive Saturday of service in Austin! 💚

Sewa International USA - Austin Chapter volunteers helped package freeze-dried bananas and load trays of fresh vegetables into the freeze dryer, helping make nutritious food available to families in the community.

The effort was made possible with a generous harvest of vegetables from Farmshare Austin. Through Sewa Food Drives, we continue to work with community partners and volunteers to strengthen food access and support families.

Sunday Lunchbox

09/24/2026

From local communities to international medical yatra.
From volunteering to building long-term partnerships.
From serving today to mentoring tomorrow’s healthcare leaders.

Sewa International’s Doctors For Sewa (DFS) is building a stronger healthcare volunteer network—one that not only improves access to care, but also strengthens communities through sustainable, volunteer-led healthcare services and capacity building.
Help. Mentor. Empower. Transform.

Join DFS and be part of a growing community of healthcare professionals committed to serving humanity. 📅 Register for the Doctors for Sewa National Conference 2026:
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09/23/2026

Two days in Nepal. Over 125 miles through flood-affected communities. And a level of devastation that is difficult to comprehend from thousands of miles away.

Sewa International USA’s President Srikanth Gundvarapu ji recently spent two days in Nepal to understand firsthand the impact of the devastating floods, meet affected families and relief teams, and assess how Sewa can best support both immediate relief and the longer journey of recovery. The visit began with discussions in Kathmandu with officials and local response leaders about rescue, recovery and the immense challenges facing affected communities. The following morning, the Sewa team left Kathmandu at 7:30 AM and returned after 10 PM after traveling through difficult, mud-covered roads to Nuwakot, Betravati and Devikot.

What he saw was heartbreaking. Homes had been washed away. Roads and bridges had disappeared. In some areas, mud, silt and rocks had piled up against buildings several stories high. The force of the floodwaters had reshaped parts of the landscape itself.

At Betravati and Devikot, sacred temples near river confluences were washed away. In communities where rivers divide towns, the destruction of bridges has separated families and made it difficult for children to reach their schools. Temporary zip-line crossings are being used in some areas until connectivity can be restored.

But the most powerful part of the visit was not the physical destruction. It was meeting the people living through it. Sewa team met families still searching for loved ones. They met children who had lost parents and siblings. One young child staying at a hostel had lost both an older brother and sister in the floods. They met a school principal responsible for nearly 800 students whose own home had been washed away — yet she continues to care for and support her students.

After witnessing the devastation firsthand, Sewa International’s President reflected: “Having come here gives me a much greater appreciation of what Sewa is doing on the ground.”

Sewa volunteers and partner organizations have been engaged in the response from the beginning. Today, immediate relief remains important.

The next phase will be about rehabilitation and rebuilding lives — supporting vulnerable and orphaned children, restoring access to education, providing hostel facilities where needed, helping people develop skills and livelihoods, and supporting communities as they begin rebuilding.

For those of us in the United States, it is difficult to fully understand the scale of a disaster like this until we see the people, families and communities behind the images.

Your support can help Sewa continue serving families. Today while preparing for the long road to recovery. Please donate to Sewa International’s Nepal Flood Relief and Rehabilitation efforts. Every contribution can help a family, a child or a community take another step toward rebuilding. Donate. Share. Stand with Nepal.

https://ow.ly/98kS50ZQGTE

09/23/2026

$100,000 for Nepal Relief from the Philadelphia Community

On September 19, 2026, Bharatiya Temple, serving the Greater Philadelphia region, presented a $100,000 donation to Sewa International to support relief and rehabilitation efforts for communities affected by the recent disaster in Nepal.

This generous contribution will help strengthen ongoing relief efforts and support affected communities as they begin the long road to recovery.

Donate to support Nepal relief and rehabilitation: 🙏sewausa.org/NepalFlashFloodRelief

Together, communities can turn compassion into meaningful action and help families rebuild.

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09/22/2026

Scams are evolving, and anyone can be a target. In this episode of The Sewa Path, we break down the red flags to watch for and simple steps to protect yourself, your finances, and your loved ones from digital fraud. 🛑💡

Catch the full episode on the Sewa International USA channel! 🎙️👇
Link to full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMsHs-DSLgs&t=588s

09/19/2026

On September 12, Sewa Bay Area came together to commemorate the 25th Memorial of the September 11, 2001, attacks through a heartfelt 9/11 Commemoration & Day of Service Ceremony.

More than 75 volunteers, veterans, first responders, city leaders, community partners, and LEAD youth gathered to honor those we lost, recognize those who continue to serve, and reaffirm our shared commitment to building stronger communities through selfless service.

From the moving opening ceremony and inspiring stories shared by veterans and first responders to recognizing our community partners and dedicated volunteers, the event reflected the true spirit of sewa.

We are also proud to mark our third consecutive year of partnering with AmeriCorps through the 9/11 Day of Service Grant, supporting meaningful initiatives across the Bay Area. As part of the day's service, volunteers prepared 300+ burritos for homeless outreach, turning remembrance into action.

Thank you to every volunteer, LEAD youth, partner organization, and community member who made this day so meaningful. Together, we honor the legacy of 9/11 by choosing compassion, resilience, and service—today and every day.

09/16/2026

SCAMS ARE EVERYWHERE. ARE YOU PREPARED?

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09/16/2026

🙏 A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Volunteers! 🙏
On September 19, 2026, Sewa Bay Area came together to commemorate the 25th Memorial of 9/11 through a meaningful Sewa Day of Service. Together, our volunteers prepared 300 burritos for distribution to our unhoused neighbors.
More than a meal, this effort was a way to share kindness, dignity, and hope. It was inspiring to see our community come together with compassion and a shared spirit of service.
Thank you to everyone who gave their time and energy to make this day meaningful. Together, we served as ONE UNITED COMMUNITY.
Together, We Serve Better!
Sewa USA Bay Area