Charitable Foundation · Est. 2022

Empoweringselflessservice foramoreequitableworld

The Nishkam Seva Charitable Foundation creates opportunities for community, leadership, and meaningful change — rooted in the teachings of Guru Nanak.

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120+Youth Leaders Supported
4Annual Leadership Retreats
$10KMax Scholarship Award
SevaThe Heart of Everything We Do
What We Do
What We Do

Creating a more equitable society

The Nishkam Seva Charitable Foundation aims to create a more equitable society by empowering selfless service. We believe in giving back through community service, to support the most marginalized members of our society — ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to prosper.

The Foundation's core values strive to embody the teachings of Guru Nanak with a commitment to serving others.

Retreat participantsSikh Youth Leadership Retreat — Muskoka, Ontario
Who We Are

The people behind the work

Professionals united by a shared motivation to give back — committed to community, equity, and selfless service.

Veena Bhullar
Veena Bhullar
Director, Government and Stakeholder Relations

To turn hope into action by creating an infinite chain of doing good and inspiring good.

Brahamjot Bains
Brahamjot Bains
Chartered Accountant

Supporting community initiatives in the hopes of providing equal opportunity.

Jagdeep Mann
Jagdeep Mann
Chartered Professional Accountant

To selflessly serve others with compassion and empathy.

Harinder Gahir
Harinder Gahir
Lawyer, Mediator, & Arbitrator

For me, the meaning of Nishkam Seva is the number of people I have been able to help during my career.

Why We Care

Our driving principles

A Fair Shot

There is still so much work to be done to address the inequities facing vulnerable groups like women and seniors. We believe everyone deserves an equal opportunity to prosper.

A Unique Lens

There is a lack of awareness and research on challenges specific to South Asian communities. We bring that perspective to the forefront of our work.

A Commitment to Seva

To empower selfless service and build stronger communities — because real significance comes from the difference we make in the lives of others.

Our Programs

Initiatives that make an impact

Leadership

Sikh Youth Leadership Retreat

An immersive retreat for young Sikh professionals aged 24–30, building the vision, skills, and community to lead with purpose.

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Education

Youth Scholarship

Full first-year post-secondary tuition (up to $10,000) for graduating Grade 12 students from low-income households committed to seva.

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Get in touch

Have a question, want to support our work, or looking to get involved? We'd love to hear from you.

seva@nishkam.ca