If there's one community that has always stood up for humanity in times of need, it's the Sikh community. Khalsa Aid, a UK-based humanitarian relief organization, has time and again reached to help those in need. The Sikh concept of ‘seva' has brought in much-needed relief and comfort to a lot of people in the world. 

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This time volunteers from Khalsa Aid have reached the Bangladesh-Myanmar border to help Rohingya Muslim families who are being forced out of Myanmar, and are now seeking refuge in Bangladesh and other neighbouring countries. Termed by the UN as ‘one of the most persecuted minorities in the world', the Rohingyas living in Myanmar are currently facing ruthless persecution. 

While there is considerable silence and inaction internationally, the Khalsa Aid has stepped forward to keep humanity alive. 

#RohingyaMuslims :

Humanity is above all !! Our volunteers are on border of Bangladesh/Myanmar are reaching out to refugees. #Humanity. pic.twitter.com/uFdczAy681

— Khalsa Aid (@Khalsa_Aid) September 12, 2017

The situation is quite bad at the border and the refugee camps are filled beyond their capacity. The Khalsa Aid had brought in supplies enough for 50,000 people but on reaching the camps, they found out there were over 3 lakh people lodging there. The organization has also reached out to public to extend voluntary funding for the refugees. 

“It was our first day here today (Sunday) and we did a pre-assessment before launching a major relief operation. We had come prepared for providing relief to some 50,000 people, but there are more than three lakh refugees here. They are living without water, food, clothes and shelter.” Amanpreet Singh, the managing director of Khalsa Aid, told The Indian Express.  

Twitter was all praise for their brave efforts and people thanked the Sikh community for helping keep humanity alive. 

I take a bow ..large hearted Sikh Community is the pride of India

— Mullath Vijayakumar (@orionb301) September 12, 2017

Large Hearted Sikh people always will remain in the Heart of Poors. May God bless all of your Volunteer.
Sikh = Superman

— Swaroop Shetty (@Swaroop91940211) September 13, 2017

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— abehat (@abehat1) September 12, 2017

Ever since it was founded in 1999, the non-profit organization has been selflessly doing its bit for humanity. Two years ago, they helped Syrian refugees stuck in Serbia: 

Not just Khalsa Aid, Sikhs across the world have been known to be the first ones to extend a helping hand to those in need. From offering chilled rose milk in summers to everyone with a thirsty throat to removing their turbans to save a life, there are uncountable instances where Sikh men and women have served humanity without the expectation of anything in return. We hope this sentiment spreads