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Resolution to Make Punjabi Mandatory in Punjab Schools Helps to Preserve History
Earlier this week, the Punjab Assembly passed a resolution that would make Punjabi a compulsory first language in all schools from class 1 through to class 10. As of 2008, government run schools have been providing compulsory Punjabi lessons. This…
Read MoreResilient Surinder Kaur of Punjab
Residing in a small, dilapidated home in Ludhiana(Punjab), Surinder Kaur has tried her best to make the most of what she has. While the expectation for her husband would be to help provide for their young family, it is rather the opposite. Her husband, a chronic drug addict, regularly pawns off anything of value to…
Read MoreSikligar Sikhs Visit Sri Harmandir Sahib on Vaisakhi for the First Time
This year marks a historic day for Sikligar Sikhs residing in Miryalguda (near Hydrabad), where 60 individuals will have the chance to visit Harmandir Sahib for the first time in their lives, that too on Vaisakhi! Every year, Vaisakhi is celebrated by Sikhs all over the world, celebrating the birth of the Khalsa. In 1699,…
Read MoreSAF Vaisakhi Fest 2019
SAF Vaisakhi Fest 2019 Please join us on April 14, 2019 from 12-5pm at the Central City Plaza (SFU Entrance) for “SAF Vaisakhi Fest,” a free community event that celebrates and showcases Sikh traditions. This event will showcase Vaisakhi through various activities that include: turban tying, martial arts (Gatka) performances, live music, children’s activities, photo…
Read MoreCanadian Visits Sponsored Child in India
Jaspreet’s journey to India Jaspreet Kaur has been a child sponsor with SAF for over a year, to an 11-year-old girl named Jobanpreet Kaur. She knew that when she planned her trip to India in the fall, she was going to visit her sponsored child. On October 2nd, Jaspreet began her journey to India with…
Read MoreSAF Sponsorship Satisfaction Survey
We would really appreciate if you took the time to let us know about your sponsorship experience. Your feedback will help SAF improve in providing education to impoverished children. Click here for the survey!
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