Hindu Federation
Hindu Federation COVID-19 Crisis in India
The COVID-19 crisis in India is having a devastating impact on the lives of many people. The number of infections and deaths has reached new heights.
Hindu Federation Campaign
The Hindu Federation has launched a gofund.me campaign to raise funds to provide medical equipment and basic food items. The focus will be on short-term goals, with emphasis on direct and expeditious delivery to the needy.
Hindu Federation will partner with existing Not-for-Profit Organizations in India in order to expedite the delivery of the much needed items, as well as to meet Canada Revenue Agency requirements.
Efforts will initially include:
- Purchase and delivery of medical supplies
- Purchase and delivery of food and water to frontline workers and volunteers and families at funeral services.
The focus will be on addressing the needs of those in remote areas of the country.
Thank you in advance for your contribution to this cause. Your donation will be very impactful.
Please use the link below to donate.
A tax receipt will be issued for all amounts of $10 or more.
Fundraising efforts to date by Members of the Hindu Federation
A number of Hindu Federation members have started their own fundraising campaigns:
Vishnu Mandir
To date, Vishnu Mandir has raised approximately $170,000 in about 10 days, part of which has been used to provide 100 Oxygenators directly to a Gurdwara in New Delhi (this has been done in collaboration with The Gupta Family Foundation, which itself has provided 200 Oxygenerators).
Vraj Canada
Vraj Canada has raised approximately $400,000 within a very short time frame, which has been used to procure Oxygenators. These Oxygenerators will be shipped directly from the suppliers to India.
Mississauga Ram Mandir
Mississauga Ram Mandir has raised approximately $40,000 to date, of which $20,000 was donated to Vraj Canada (see above).
Datta Yoga Centre
The Mysuru Ashram of Datta Yoga Centre is making arrangements to prepare 3,000 food packets (lunch) a day to the five Government hospitals in Mysuru during the lockdown period.
Gur Mandir
The Gur Mandir has collaborated with a local Lions Club in Toronto and together they will provide about 300 Oxygenerators, which will be shipped directly to India and received by The Lions Club in Delhi. Gur Mandir has funded about 150 of these Oxygenerators, and the local Lions Club, the other 150.
Hindu Heritage Centre
The Hindu Heritage Centre has raised a few thousand dollars which have been channeled to affected areas in India via Seva Canada International.
BAPS Swaminarayan mandir
The BAPS Swaminarayan network has sent 44 metric tons of liquid oxygen, 30,000 liters of medical oxygen in 600 cylinders, and 130 Oxyconcentrators from UAE to India.
Manish Puri (independent member)
Manish Puri is involved in fundraising efforts in Oakville and the funds will be channeled through Seva Canada.
Sanatan Mandir Cultural Centre
Sanatan Mandir Cultural Centre has contributed approximately $136,000 towards the purchase of Oxyconcentrators.