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“The Sevadar training
does a fantastic job of
breaking down complex
theological ideas to the
essence of Sikhi in our own
words. It helped me identify
a lot of the underlying
motivations for my work and
its impact. I would highly
recommend this program
to anyone wanting to serve
other as a Sikh.”
— Neha Singh,
New York, NY
“This seminar helps
us to inspire us towards
doing selfless service/seva
with better understanding
and approach as envisaged
by the Sikh Gurus. Hence,
the seminar inspires us to
think much deeper and help
us to make paradigm shifts
to radically think and find
ways to do our seva more
effectively that helps humanity
as a whole. This seminar
has helped me and inspired
me intensely. I would highly
recommend this seminar to all
walks of life.”
— Mohan Singh,
Atlanta, GA
“Showed me that I have
to be accountable in terms
of performing Seva. I learnt
that Seva is not a onetime
thing, but a part of my being.
Seva, I’ve learnt is not just
performed at the Gurdwara.
Activism can also be Seva. I
would recommend this course
to anyone.”
— Robb Singh Gill,
Surrey, BC, Canada
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Sevadar: Inspiring Activism
For the past 25 years, worldwide Sikh activities and events have effectively
created an awareness of the Sikh faith, now the fifth largest religion in the world.
However, mere awareness of Sikhī is no longer enough – active and engaged
leadership is required to re-establish the Sikh spirit within our youth and
throughout our nation.
Sevādār directly addresses these needs through a one-day instructional
seminar that inspires Sikhs to become positive, informed activists within their
communities. Sevādār trains activists to become engaged, well informed and
effective leaders. It implores attendees to continuously develop themselves
while inspiring others to make positive individual and institutional changes.
Sevādār facilitates the development of one’s capabilities to impart the Sikh
vision within a variety of settings. Attendees are challenged to not only act or talk
like a Sikh, but to advance their thinking through questioning, self-exploration,
and engaged learning.
Who is Sevadar for?
Are you a:
• Community member wanting to learn more about how you can serve your
local community and communities at large?
• Person in a role of leadership within a non-profit, corporate, grass-roots or
educational organization?
• Person in a role of leadership within a Sikh student organization or
Gurdwara?
Are you looking for an opportunity to:
• Be inspired, motivated and energized?
• Learn more about the fundamental value of sevā as activism in Sikhī?
• Delve into Sikhī’s revolutionary history and focus on the sevā/ activism of
our Gūrūs and other Sikh role models?
• Engage in critical discussions and develop avenues of inspiring your
community into action?
• Connect with others who want to bring about positive change and a more
progressive future for Sikhs and other communities?
Standard Sevādār Schedule |
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Program Lead
Kirpa Kaur
sevadar@sikhri.org
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9:00 - 9:15 am
9:15 - 9:45 am
9:45 - 11:00 pm
11:00 - 11:30 pm
11:30 - 12:45 pm
12:45 - 1:00 pm
1:00 - 2:15 pm
2:15 - 2:45 pm
2:45 - 3:00 pm
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Registration
Introductions
The Sikh Spirit & Vision
Lunch
The Ten Nānaks as Activists
Tea Break
Sevā: Attitude & Accountability
Q & A – Open forum
Wrap-Up/Evaluations
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