What is Sarvodaya USA?
Sarvodaya USA represents Sarvodaya in the United States. It has been a small group of volunteers which is now
working hard and growing in order to keep up with a very large movement whose reputation is well established and rapidly expanding. It is a 501 ( c ) (3) tax-exempt and non-profit organization. Until the tsunami disaster required more help, the organization consisted a small board of directors, friends of Sarvodaya and volunteers spread
across the country.
Does Sarvodaya have a religious affiliation?
Sarvodaya is clearly rooted in Gandhian and Buddhist traditions, but actively engages people of all religions and ethnic backgrounds. Events at the village, district and national levels often begin with non-denominational meditation and invocations from the perspectives of all religions represented.
Sarvodaya builds houses side by side for Christians, Buddhists, Muslims and Hindus. Peace secretariat teams are led by Muslim, Christian and Hindu Sarvodaya personnel. The Movement consciously directs its efforts to people of all religious persuasions. Its purpose is not to proselytize but to help participants see their common humanity.
Many people are rightfully concerned about the recipients of relief supplies. We want to assure you that every effort is being made to serve Sri Lankans
of all religions.
Should I send material goods to Sri Lanka?
Please DO NOT send material items until we can provide detailed
instructions. We have contacts for shipping but have been asked not to send any
more material items until the latest assessment of need and capacity is made.
Currently, monetary donations are what is most needed in Sri Lanka. Please do
not send clothing, medicine, supplies or other material items to Sarvodaya or
Sarvodaya USA without official confirmation. Thanks so much for your good work
and compassion.
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