Sewa International Raises Million Dollar, Spreads its Reach Across the World
HOUSTON: Speaking at the just concluded annual meeting, Sewa International President, Dr. Sree Sreenath said that the charitable organization raised nearly $ 2 million, and disbursed $ 1.86 million in the year ending December 2016 on a variety of outreach programs and projects to provide support to those in dire need, like in Colombia after […]
“Sewa Dancing Stars” Dazzle Houston with their Scintillating Performances
HOUSTON: Sewa International’s power packed dance competition based fundraiser “Sewa Dancing Stars” captivated the Houston dance landscape on Sunday, April 2, at Houston Durgabari. 3 Genres, 4 age groups, 15 dance schools, 20 sponsors, 30 volunteers, 49 performances, 204 participants, 600 attendees and over $25,000 raised by the end of the 7 hour program tell […]
3 Community Organization Partner to Present Workshop on Diabetes & Yoga
By Nikhil Jain HOUSTON: Sewa International along with JVB Preksha Meditation Center & VYASA organized a free community workshop “Multifaceted holistic approach to Diabetes through Yoga” on January 28. It was attended by over 100 people and was conducted by Dr. Sudha Rajan who has been practicing in the Clear Lake area for the past […]
Sewa International “De Ghuma Ke” Cricket Tournament 2016 raises money to support 21 kid’s education in India
Sewa International concluded its annual “De Guma Ke” Charity Cricket Tournament in collaboration with Houston cricket clubs. This was a friendly tournament open for all age group including men’s and women’s interested in playing and promoting cricket in greater Houston area. This year 12 teams participated from different parts of Houston: Telfair Tigers led […]
Sewa International & VYASA Conducts Stop Diabetes Movement (SDM) Yoga Camp
By Noopur Sapatnekar HOUSTON: Sewa International and VYASA in collaboration with Jain Society of Houston, organized a 10-day yoga camp from May 13 to 22 at Jain Society of Houston. This was the 4th camp for the year and 9th such camp in last 2 years. The camp is specially designed for diabetic and pre […]
History of Yoga- Screening of Movie Followed by Lecture
By Noopur Sapatnekar HOUSTON: SEWA international hosted screening of the documentary-History of Yoga at Keshav Smriti on April 16, and Woodlands Hindu Temple on April 17. The movie followed by a lecture was presented by Ramji Om (researcher and script writer for the documentary) and Deepika Kothari (Debut documentary producer). Ramji OM is MSc in […]
Sewa International: Yuva for Sewa Summer Service Internship in India
HOUSTON: Mrs. Das smiled widely at her beautiful baby girl. She held on tightly to her husband’s hand as the nurse gently placed the newborn into her welcoming arms, and all of the onlookers – two OBGYNs, three nurses, and two Yuva for Sewa interns – could see the happiness radiating from this family. For […]
Sewa International’s “Yoga For Sewa” Poster Awarded First Prize in People’s Choice Category at The AAPI Health Summit
HOUSTON: Sewa International Houston was one of the partnering organizations for City of Houston, Health and Human services Department, when they decided to hold the first AAPI (Asian American Pacific Islander ) Health summit in Houston. The AAPI group is the fastest growing racial /ethnic group in Unites States. The percentage of Asian immigrants rose […]
Sewa International Holds First Annual Family Services Conference in Houston
HOUSTON: From Oct 31 to Nov 1, Houston Chapter of Sewa International hosted first National Family Services Conference which was attended by nearly 40 participants from 9 different cities in USA, including medical doctors, family counsellors and other volunteers. Family Services is the Flagship program for Sewa International USA. At present, the program has been […]
Sewa International Presents H.E.L.P ‘2015
HOUSTON: Sewa International is a hindu faith based nonprofit that has been helping the greater Houston community since 2008. The Houston chapter of Sewa has been serving the community for the past years, through projects such as the Bhutanese Refugee Empowerment Program, and the Family Services Program. Family Services is a unique program that provides […]
Refugee Youth are Receiving Help from Sewa International
HOUSTON: An unanticipated need for educational support for refugee youth has developed at the Los Arcos apartments in Southwest Houston. Each day, an increasing number of refugee children approach Sewa International’s field office asking for help with their homework. Refugees face a host of vulnerabilities when adjusting to their new lives in the United States. […]
Sewa Collaborates with City of Houston to Manage and Control Diabetes
Stop Diabetes Camp using Yoga Therapy at City Of Houston DAWN Center HOUSTON: VYASA and Sewa International are starting the 4th SDM (Stop Diabetes Movement) Camp at D.A.W.N. center of City of Houston in downtown Houston from this week in partnership with Health department of City of Houston. The camp will offer free classes covering Integrated […]
Local Artistes Help Focus Support on Sewa, Internationally and at Home
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: In a departure from its programs of the last two years which featured artistes who toured the US and performed at the annual galas of Sewa International’s 38 domestic national chapters, this year the organization decided to focus on the local talents in each individual geographic location. Last year, for example, […]
