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By Atma Tattva Das

Isla Pula, one of the coastal and riverside communities completely devastated by flash floods and storm surge during Typhoon Tino.

Less than six weeks after a magnitude-6.9 earthquake struck northern Cebu, communities across the island found themselves facing a second wave of disaster. Typhoon Tino (Kalmaegi) made landfall on November 4, followed shortly by Super Typhoon Uwan (Fung-Wong). The storms brought sudden flash flooding, landslides, and storm surges that compounded t

ISKCON News: When reports surfaced that SNAP food assistance might not be funded on November 1, what prompted you and your team to take action?
Mukhya Devi Dasi, Temple President at New Raman Reti: When that news first broke, our hearts went straight to the devotees who depend on that support. Srila Prabhupada often reminded us that “charity begins at home,” and we took that to heart. We felt it was our duty as a temple community to care for our own first, especially in a moment of so much uncer

Govinda Datta Dasa shares prasadam with first responders on their lunch break from battling wildfires, evacuating residents, and providing aid in Palisades, California.

Pacific Palisades, CA – January 16, 2025—In the wake of the devastating fires that recently struck Los Angeles, CA, a dedicated group of volunteers from Krishna Lunch So Cal successfully provided free lunches to first responders and community members at Pacific Palisades. Over 200 plates of nutritious and comforting meals were s

Destructive and deadly landslides and widespread flooding from torrential rains have killed hundreds and left thousands homeless in southern India’s Kerala state. ISKCON Trivandrum immediately began taking action to supply both essentials items and packed prasadam to those affected by the devastations.

Jagat Sakshi Dasa from ISKCON Trivandrum released the following statement on August 7, 2024:
“As you are aware, the current situation in Wayanad [Kerala, India] is dire. Approximately 4,000 house

By Atma Tattva Das

The severe aftermath of Typhoon Gaemi, one of the most powerful typhoons to hit the Asia-Pacific region in nearly a decade, has caused extensive flooding and landslides in the Philippines. In response to this disaster, the Krishna Balarama Ashram in Manila has acted swiftly and compassionately, providing crucial aid to the affected communities.

Typhoon Gaemi, also known as Typhoon Carina, brought heavy rains to the Philippines, and the capital city of Manila and surrounding a