Sewa Norway

Sewa Norway is a non-profit volunteer-based organization headquartered in Oslo, Norway, and affiliated with the global Sewa International network. Rooted in the philosophy of "service before self," Sewa Norway channels the power of community-driven action into multiple meaningful initiatives, both within Norway and internationally.

Core Initiatives & Impact

Fundraising Events: Dandiya for SEWA
This is an annual cultural fundraiser every year in Oslo. Dandiya a special danceform in India which is very popular. More than two thousand people attend every year and all the profit is distributed to various social welfare organisations in India and Norway.

Education Support: Ekal Vidyalaya Schools, India
Partnered with the Ekal Vidyalaya movement, supporting one-teacher schools in rural and tribal regions of India. This powerful movement reaches over 2.6 million students through more than 99,000 schools

Cancer Support: Kreftforeningen All profits from fundraising events like Dandiya are donated to the Norwegian Cancer Society.

Rehabilitation: Back in the Ring

Fundraising supports rehabilitation initiatives designed to stand individuals back on their feet, through partnerships like Back in the Ring.

Community Activities in Norway

Christmas Cards for Senior Homes
Sewa Norway volunteers, alongside 200+ children, created and delivered 1,000 festive cards to 14 senior homes across Oslo, Lørenskog, Drammen, Hokksund, and Asker

COVID-19 Support to India
Procured and shipped 36 oxygen concentrators (valued at ~50,000 NOK) to Delhi. Collaborated with JACOMEDIC to send additional medical supplies—masks, filters, tubes—making a tangible difference during the pandemic

Sewa Day: Environmental Clean‑ups
Regular community clean‑up events (for example, near Kvernaviga) bring together families and volunteers. A recent drive collected rubbish, including rope, litter, four bags of trash, and even a car tyre.