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ISS' Key Initiatives and Programmes Over the years, Istri Sat Sang Singapore (ISS) has initiated and organised numerous programmes in the pursuit of its mission of providing spiritual support, fostering the principles of the sadh sangat (true congregation), and sharing values and happiness with all women through sewa (selfless service). Focusing on the religious, social, cultural and humanitarian realms, these programmes and initiatives have enabled ISS to establish itself as an important women-member group within the Sikh community. SG25 Celebrations ISS organised a highly memorable event to mark Singapore’s 25th birthday celebrations in 1990. It arranged a visit to the ‘Wish Well’ in Orchard Road. The response was overwhelming with three buses being chartered for the visit. During the visit, the participants had the opportunity to meet Singapore’s first Sikh Member of Parliament, Mr Davinder Singh, who graced the occasion. They were overjoyed – they posed for photographs with him and requested for his autograph. The women sang the national anthem, danced and had an enjoyable time at the ‘Wish Well’. They then proceeded to the Botanical Gardens and ended the day with a nice dinner at Singapore Khalsa Association. Many of the women expressed great happiness in being able to come out of their homes for this occasion. The interactions and social exchanges made them feel happy and they hoped for more such programmes being arranged. 18
Prayers during SARS Outbreak The Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) crisis hit Singapore in 2003 and almost paralysed the whole nation. While the entire nation sprang into action in the fight against SARS, the women of ISS also showed national spirit and determination in doing their part in this collective effort to combat the deadly outbreak. In Sikh doctrine, Sukhmani Sahib literally means Sukhaan Di Mani (Treasure of Peace). The volunteers at Central Sikh Temple (CST) embarked on 40 days of Sukhmani Sahib daily recitals to give strength to the nurses, the medical team and all those at the forefront in the battlefield to contain and overcome the contagious virus. The volunteers also prayed for the frontline staff’s well-being and that of their loved ones and called upon God to give them renewed energy to battle SARS with selflessness, courage and sacrifice, help them overcome their own fears, and enable them to emerge victorious. At the end of the day, in spite of 33 Singaporeans, including two doctors and a nurse, succumbing to the disease, Singapore and Singaporeans came out on top in the fight against SARS. While the women of ISS were not at the forefront of the fight, they truly demonstrated their appreciation for these workers and prayed daily for a peaceful end to this disastrous episode in Singapore’s history. Visit to Bishan Home for the Intellectually Disabled ISS joined Khalsa Dharmak Sabha in organising a visit to Bishan Home for the Intellectually Disabled in 2008. More than 100 ladies cooked food, conducted games, sang songs and fed the needy residents, all in the name of sewa. The aim of the visit was to lift the spirits of the intellectually disabled through activities that brought smiles on their faces and enlivened their spirits. The Chief Executive Officer of the Home, Mr Dennis Lim, said: “I am pleased that the residents enjoyed themselves, not only with the activities organised but also the sumptuous food prepared by the organisers. We look forward to more interactive participants from these voluntary organisations.” Apart from this Home, ISS women also visited Woodlands Home as well as homes for the visually handicapped and spastic children. 19
Page 1: ISTRI SAT SANG SINGAPORE 70th Anniv
Page 4 and 5: Foreword Over the 70 years since it
Page 6 and 7: Message Istri Sat Sang Singapore (I
Page 8 and 9: ISS' Vision and Mission Vision An i
Page 10 and 11: The Position of Women in Sikhism Ha
Page 12 and 13: Over time, an increasing number of
Page 14 and 15: The Stalwarts of ISS Mdm Dyal Kaur
Page 16 and 17: The Stalwarts of ISS Mdm Basant Kau
Page 18 and 19: The Stalwarts of ISS Mdm Kartar Kau
Page 22 and 23: River Cruise In 2010, ISS organised
Page 24 and 25: Teeyan da Mela Celebration Sawan is
Page 26 and 27: Unveiling the ISS Logo Three key pi
Page 28 and 29: As a result of these two reasons, t
Page 30 and 31: Acknowledgements The Executive Coun
Page 32: Istri Sat Sang Singapore Central Si

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