Lot of organizations have sent clothing, blankets etc. Some are still in the process of collecting. People have opened their hearts and have donated generously. The date for the remembrance programme for the victims of the earthquake will now be Saturday 24th March 2001. This is worthy of mention as the community in West Brom. are raising funds for the rebuilding of the Shree Krishna Mandir following an arson attack several yeras ago and yet they have raised an such a large sum for the victims of the earthquake.
Entry is free.
Light refreshments will be provided on the evening. Members of the Walsall hindu community have raised money at work, school and door to door and their efforts have been truly rewarded. SEWA International would like to take this oppurtunity to both thank and congratulate both West Bromwich and Walsall for their efforts and generosity. Both communities have always supported SEWA international projects and appeals and have pledged to do so in the future. . NEWS Three of our volunteers are to visit Gujarat to review the rehabilitation programme announced by Sewa .