As we are all undoubtedly aware, India is facing a very difficult time due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. With cases still in excess of 3.5 lakhs a day and regrettably, for the first time today, more than 4,000 deaths in one day from Covid, India's second wave is having a devastating effect.

There are shortages of oxygen, hospital beds, medicines, wood for funeral pyres.... we know we cannot fix all these problems and the healthcare system overnight, but we can join hands to pool in and at least try to save a few lives. In our view, no jobs are too small, no money is too less in times of crisis. One of the Hindu Community of Gibraltar's objectives is to arrange community service or charity projects to promote the spirit of giving in our neighboring communities and our motherland.

To this end, the Hindu Community of Gibraltar has been exploring options and we have joined hands with Khalsa Aid International UK to raise funds in order to provide aid to India. Khalsa Aid International is a UK-based humanitarian relief charity (Registered Charity Number: 1163294) providing support around the world to victims of natural and man-made disasters such as floods, earthquakes, famine and war. In particular, we are donating all funds raised to their India Covid Relief efforts (https://www.khalsaaid.org/news/india-covid-relief). All donations will go to worthy causes such as the purchase of oxygen cylinders, medication, etc.

Please donate even if it's a small amount. Every tiny drop helps!

Please circulate among your friends and family and on social media.

Remember no one is safe until all of us are safe

Khalsa Aid is an international NGO with the aim to provide humanitarian aid in disaster areas and civil conflict zones around the world. The organisation is based upon the Sikh principle of "Recognise the whole human race as one".The charity was founded by Ravinder (Ravi) Singh, who was struck by the plight of the refugees in Kosovo in 1999.That year also marked the 300th birth anniversary of the Khalsa – an opportunity for the community to reflect on the core teachings of their faith.