Because of you, our communities are greener, healthier, and more sustainable. Together, the Seva the Planet project has turned collective action into lasting environmental impact.
If you do not do seva – selfless service, you have just let your soul go hungry. Selfless service to others is the food of the soul. — Yogi Bhajan, September 16, 1990
A global initiative of the SSSC family of organizations
On April 26, 2025, sangats from around the world came together in the spirit of seva to serve Mother Earth — planting trees, cleaning local areas, promoting sustainability, and uplifting their communities.
Your efforts, big and small, made a meaningful impact and reminded us of the power of collective consciousness and action. Together, we truly lived the message of recognizing the whole human race as one.
Where Seva Happened
On April 26, 2025, sangat communities around the world came together for Seva the Planet. Communities planted trees, cleaned public spaces, started gardens, and promoted recycling. Children and youth participated through seed planting and environmental education activities.
Here’s where seva happened.
“This has really brought our community together, I’ve never seen different faiths join for such a great cause.” — London, Ontario/Canada
“Gathering in community for the earth is a blessing.” — Seva the Planet participant
From tree planting in one country to green cleaning workshops in another, each act of service was a thread in the same fabric — communities choosing to care for the Earth as an expression of their values.
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Read article The Spring Equinox 2025 issue: https://www.thesangatnews.org page 51
Use these tools to deepen your environmental seva practice.
Become a member with Arbor Day (US only) — $12/membership includes 10 seedlings delivered to your home or business: https://www.arborday.org/membership
Calculate your carbon footprint: https://www.nature.org/en-us/get-involved/how-to-help/carbon-footprint-calculator/
Build a community garden box: https://www.instructables.com/Raised-Garden-Bed-on-legs/
Green cleaning product recipes: https://womensvoices.org/takeaction/green-cleaning-parties/green-cleaning-recipes/
Citizens Climate Lobby information: https://ssscorp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Seva-the-Planet-resource-from-Avtar-Singh.pdf
Seva the Planet is one expression of the seva that flows through our global sangat — from caring for the Earth to feeding communities to responding in times of crisis. Over the next four years, SSSC is working toward Seva Hubs in 30 countries — building the infrastructure for communities to serve together wherever they live.
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