Honoring Humanitarian Rishi Singh's Legacy

In recognition of Humanitarian Aid Director for Asia Pacific Rishiwant (“Rishi”) Singh's global humanitarian legacy, UNITED SIKHS created this memorial fund to perpetuate his legacy continuing the humanitarian projects he founded. On Nov. 25,  Rishi tragically died in a tragic motorbike accident near Guru Nanak Ashram. He was fatally hit by a truck when he swerved his motorbike to avoid a collision with two children who darted into the street. He was rushed to Government Rajindra Hospital, where he succumbed to his fatal injuries. At age 44, Rishi is survived by his wife and three children.

Known as “The Flying Singh,” Rishi led many humanitarian missions first-hand, overcoming any obstacle by air, land and sea to reach communities in need. In 2016, he was presented with The Star Golden Hearts Awards in recognition of his humanitarian initiatives.



“He is a true humanitarian, a good person who wanted to help people whenever he could,” Rishi’s wife, Malkeet Kaur said. 

“Rishi’s spirit to help others will never be forgotten,” said UNITED SIKHS International Aid Director, Gurvinder Singh. “He embodied the true spirit of a sevadaar and inspired many to follow in his brave footsteps to uplift humanity through any crisis. In his honor, we will commemorate his legacy by continuing the humanitarian initiatives he founded in Malaysia and around the world. He indeed was the embodiment of Sava Lakh.”


Rishi and a team of 15 Malaysian nationals were in Panjab to serve at the Guru Nanak Ashram when the tragic accident occurred. To provide assistance with support for the needs of his wife and the education of his children, UNITED SIKHS has established a GoFundMe campaign online. Funds raised will also contribute to the many humanitarian projects that Rishi founded and leaves behind as his legacy.


Rishi's humanitarian projects include:

1. The Malaysian Foodbank Organization -- Serving people of all faiths, Rishi created the food bank to help eradicate hunger
2. Multi-faith Goodwill Walk -- Rishi led multi country walks which aim to feed the homeless, underprivileged and indigenous people
3. Malaysia Humanitarian Relief Missions -- Created to help tribal and underserved families recover from natural disasters year-round. To date, UNITED SIKHS has provided local tribes with 100 tons of relief supplies, including food rations and given medical care to more than a 1,000 Temiar natives, who were stranded since the worst–ever Malaysian floods hit Kelantan in December 2014.
4. Guru Nanak's Kitchen -- Weekly feedings for the homeless and most vulnerable in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia


UNITED SIKHS is encouraging donors to make contributions in loving memory of Rishi.