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Case Stories From Family Services: Fulfilling Final Wishes with Dignity

06.30.25 10:53 AM - By Yuval Madne - Comment(s)

Bhavya (name changed) had kept her mother's ashes since she died in 2009. Born deaf, she had held on to her mother’s final wish—that her ashes be taken to India for the last rites. Her mother, a dedicated doctor, had no close relatives except one cousin in India, who had lost contact with the family...

Finding Her Voice: A Student’s Journey with Sewa AmeriCorps

03.29.25 11:11 AM - By Yuval Madne - Comment(s)

Now in 8th grade, she has been part of our program since its inception. Initially shy, she blossomed into a confident speaker at the Education Summit.

When she first joined our program three years ago, she was a quiet and reserved 5th grader, hesitant to participate in group discussions. With English...

Vaccinated Twice, Doubly Safer: Sewa Volunteers Spread the Word, Coax the Fearful

03.19.25 12:52 AM - By Yuval Madne - Comment(s)

In the battle against COVID-19, vaccination was a crucial weapon. However, a large percentage of India's population was not fully vaccinated as of March 2022, a year and a half after vaccine availability. One significant hurdle was the fear of vaccination side effects. This fear was compounded by th...

Divorce: A Woman’s Story of Resilience and Hope

03.19.25 12:47 AM - By Yuval Madne - Comment(s)

Divorce is a challenging life event that can turn one's world upside down. For women, especially those with children or those who are on dependent visas, the process can be particularly daunting. Here are some inspiring stories of how Sewa has made a difference in women's lives.

A Lifeline for a Visa...

Support for Cancer Patients: A Tale of Two Journeys

03.19.25 12:22 AM - By Yuval Madne - Comment(s)

Sewa International provides crucial support to those fighting the difficult "battle" with cancer. Here are two stories of how Sewa assisted cancer patients in their final days.

A Last Wish Fulfilled: Alternative Care in India

One cancer patient, after a year-long struggle in the US, found hi...