Sewa means "to give" in Sanskrit. Sewa can be given in selfless service, money or through thought- for the betterment of others.

Though we should do sewa regularly Sewa week is one week in the year that is done collectively. Though Sewa week originated in Ilford in 2001 it is now celebrated in 38 centres around Britain.

It is a time of the year that we remember the less fortunate and help in aid-food, cloths, money or in kind. It is a time when we reflect on how we can make our local community a better place to live and the residents more empowered and connected.

Sewa Week increases by the year. In 2008 a record amount of food-over 1200kg- was donated to Homeless shelters and a record number of Organ Donor cards were distributed. This is on top of the regular blood that Sewa volunteers give around the country.

Sewa Week starts February 26th 2009 and a number of projects are running throughout the country. To be involved email back on info@sewaweek.org.uk. For more details click here

Our main one in Central London is going to be feeding the Homeless. If you would like to help in cooking or serving please contact us.