Nishkam SWAT
Sikh Welfare & Awareness Team | |
ਨਿਸ਼ਕਾਮ ਸਵਾਤ | |
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| Founded | 2008 |
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| Founder |
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| Headquarters | Southall, London, England |
| Services | services for the homeless |
| Subsidiaries | None |
| Website | nishkamswat |
Nishkam SWAT (Punjabi: ਨਿਸ਼ਕਾਮ ਸਵਾਤ) is a Sikh charity which supports the homeless within India, Argentina and the United Kingdom.[1]
Nishkam SWAT's work
[edit]Nishkam SWAT was launched in 2008 by charity founder Randeep Lall and since then it has grown to provide 4000 meals for the homeless every week.[2][3]
The homeless charity provides meals in a number of English towns including London,[4] Reading,[5] Oxford,[6][7] Bristol,[8] and Luton[9] with volunteers including students[10] and members of the interfaith community.[11]
The charity was founded on the principle of Langar started by Guru Nanak and is the first charity to take Langar to the streets.[12][13]
During the COVID-19 pandemic they have worked with the NHS, Government and medical advisors to continue providing homeless feeding services.[14]
Awards and recognition
[edit]- 2018: Awarded 'Outstanding Achievement' at the Observer Food Awards.[15]
- 2019: Awarded the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service.[16][17]
References
[edit]- ^ Guardian, Source: The (22 October 2018). "The Sikh charity that feeds the homeless across the UK- video". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 28 March 2020.
- ^ "Sikh charity feeding homeless people in London". BBC London.
- ^ Chamberlain, Zoe (16 March 2020). "Homeless charity pledges to help those in need throughout pandemic". Birmingham Mail. Retrieved 15 April 2020.
- ^ Braddick, Imogen. "Mayor joins Ilford homeless charity to serve free meals to community". Ilford Recorder. Retrieved 28 March 2020.
- ^ "Soup kitchen volunteers to sleep rough in Reading". InYourArea.co.uk. 2 April 2018. Retrieved 28 March 2020.
- ^ "A team of Sikhs spread kindness and warmth as they care for city's homeless". Oxford Mail. Retrieved 28 March 2020.
- ^ "BBC Radio Oxford - Sophie Law, Sikh Welfare Awareness Team + social housing myths". BBC. Retrieved 15 April 2020.
- ^ "Volunteers bring Sikh cuisine to the homeless". BBC News. Retrieved 15 April 2020.
- ^ "Voluntary charity launches free community kitchen in Luton". www.lutontoday.co.uk.
- ^ "City Sight staff and students take part in Nishkam SWAT initiative to help the homeless". City, University of London. Retrieved 28 March 2020.
- ^ "Indian Jewish Association joins forces with Sikh charity". The Jewish Chronicle.
- ^ "Why homeless Britons are turning to the Sikh community for food". BBC News. 22 February 2015. Retrieved 15 April 2020.
- ^ "BBC Radio 4 - The Food Programme, A different kind of S.W.A.T team". BBC. Retrieved 15 April 2020.
- ^ Today, The Asian (16 March 2020). "UK National Homeless Charity Say "COVID-19 WILL NOT STOP US SERVING THE HOMELESS" - Latest, National, News, Top Stories, Uncategorised". The Asian Today Online. Retrieved 15 April 2020.
- ^ Hansen, James (19 October 2018). "Sikh Charity Feeding the Homeless Wins Prestigious Award". Eater London. Retrieved 28 March 2020.
- ^ Braddick, Imogen. "Ilford homeless charity 'humbled' to be recognised with Queen's Award for Voluntary Service". Ilford Recorder. Retrieved 15 April 2020.
- ^ UAE, britishasianews com, Abudhabi-. "London: NishkamSWAT - The first UK Sikh charity bags prestigious 'Queens Award'". www.britishasianews.com. Retrieved 15 April 2020.
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