Houston (US): Sewa International, an Indian-American non-profit organisation, has been awarded a USD 50,000 ‘Love Takes Action’ award from the New York Life Foundation, as a recognition for their ongoing efforts to help support communities across the United States during the coronavirus pandemic.
Houston-based Arun Kankani, the president of Sewa International, was one among 35 community members from the US who demonstrated exceptional public service in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The grant will support the underserved community in Harris County, Texas, by providing food kits, distributing personal protective equipment (face masks), hand sanitizer, along with offering education and study-related entertainment support to school children.
“This is both exciting and humbling,” Kankani said in a statement. “We take the principle of selfless action seriously, and our volunteers embody the spirit of nishkama karma (working without seeking the fruits). This award is a recognition of the spirit of our volunteers."
He added, "I am just a humble and formal recipient. I thank the New York Life Foundation for recognising the work we do and for the spirit in which we do our work.”