The fundraiser in New Jersey, US was attended by Turkish Ambassador to the US Murat Mercan, along with Turkish Consul General in New York Reyhan Özgür. “They (the ambassador and the consul general) spoke very highly of what is being done and what the Indian community is doing for the Turkish people,” said Patel, a recipient of the prestigious Ellis Island Medal of Honour
Indian Americans from across the US have raised more than USD 300,000 for earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria, reports PTI. A fundraiser organised by several eminent Indian Americans led by Dr Hemant Patel, former President of the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI), raised more than USD 230,000.
The fundraiser in New Jersey, US was attended by Turkish Ambassador to the US Murat Mercan, along with Turkish Consul General in New York Reyhan Özgür. “They (the ambassador and the consul general) spoke very highly of what is being done and what the Indian community is doing for the Turkish people,” said Patel, a recipient of the prestigious Ellis Island Medal of Honour.
The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Robbinsville, New Jersey organised a special prayer assembly for those affected by the humanitarian crisis
Sewa International Houston’s AmeriCorps team too, recently organised a donation drive in support of the victims of the earthquake in Syria and Turkey. People from different communities all over Houston came together to donate hundreds of items, including food, clothes, winter coats, hygiene items, outdoor supplies, tents, hand warmers, shoes and baby necessities.
The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Robbinsville, New Jersey organised a special prayer assembly for those affected by the humanitarian crisis.
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