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. Sewa Week is a self-help group, and is not affiliated to any organization.

It is a time of the year that we remember the less fortunate and help in aid - food, clothes, 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 Freewheel Bike Ride saw 50,000 cyclists ride through Central London - some for fun, some for the charity of their choice - on Sunday 20th September 2009.

150 homeless people were fed in Central London, 1,000 organ donor cards were given out and 20 new people gave blood in 2009.

In January 2010, Sewa volunteers raised £ 1000's for emergency medical aid in Haiti. This was done through tin collections in London.

In 2010 the largest ever Sewa day in Britain will be seen on Sunday 21st November. It is anticipated that 20,000 people will be involved in some form of charitable or social work to help their communities. National Sewa Day will see people from all communities in Britain, working together to make the country a nicer place to live. If you would like to do your bit, please contact us.

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.