Projects

Sant Baba Harnam Singh Ji Charitable Eye Hospital

Every year since 1965, a free eye camp where eye operations and consultations are undertaken has been organized by the Gurdwara Sahib. In this free eye camp between 2500 – 3000 patients are examined by consultant eye specialists. About 750 to 800 patients then receive free eye surgery for cataracts at which time they have the latest eye lenses fiteed for free.

So that patients do not have to wait all year for an operation, Sant Baba Harnam Singh Charitable Eye Hospital has been set up. Here, patients are examined and operated on the 1st and 3rd Sunday and every week eye surgeries are performed by the  eye specialists. New patients are examined, given appropriate medicines, advice and appointments for their operation. The patients receive free treatment, food, accommodation, medicines, aftercare and clothing whilst at the Gurdwara Sahib and Hospital. All the services in this Hospital are absolutely FREE.

Free Dispensary, Pharmacy and Clinic

In a Gurdwara complex, there are two completely free, allopathic and homeopathic clinics and dispensaries. A resident doctor as well as homeopathic docor sees patients without charge. A pharmacy then dispenses all medicines for free to the needy and under-privileged patients. A consultant orthopedic surgeon, physiotherapist and dental surgeon is available for advice and consultation during the meditation camps held at various times during the year.

Social Awareness and Education Programmes

In the evening, a team from the Gurdwara goes into the surrounding villages and towns. With a mobile screen and projector to show films, documentaries and programmes to raise awareness of issues like drug abuse, socially immoral traditions like dowry, infanticide, caste discrimination, corruption and bribery. The team also presents programmes on Sikh history and traditions to increase awareness in the community in order to bring a moral revival and construct an ethical society.