Learn more about what the Welfare sub-committee is doing
In
February 2017 the AAIA Benevolent Fund was dissolved, and all welfare
activities were brought under the umbrella of the Australian Anglo Indian
Association. A Welfare Sub-Committee of the Australia Anglo Indian Association
was also created.
The
Welfare Sub-Committee is committed to continuing its work of helping
Anglo-Indians in the sub-continent with PENSIONS
and food RATIONS for the elderly and needy, EMERGENCY/MEDICAL EXPENSES, ADOPT A FAMILY and EDUCATION for young Anglo-Indian children to be better equipped to
compete in the job market.
Monies from $1 a month scheme, donations and fundraising
events are all used for this purpose.
The
Welfare Sub-Committee comprises of seven members:
- Liz Clarence (Convenor)
- Joy Gasper - Secretary
- Brian Janes – Finance Officer
- Alberta Janes
- Louise Maher
- Joyce Mathanda
- Clive Maher
- Howard Rosario
COMMITMENTS
Following
are some of the commitments undertaken by the Welfare Sub-Committee:
ADOPT A
FAMILY (ADAF)
- Becky Gonsalves, a severely disabled
young lady whose family is supported by some of our generous members which
enables her to have an improved quality of life.
PENSIONS (Regular financial assistance):
- The Welfare Sub-Committee helps some
elderly or sick people with a small pension.
WELFARE (Food Rations and other living
expenses):
- We send funds to Chennai and Kolkata for
monthly rations including basics such as
rice and oil.
EMERGENCY/MEDICAL EXPENSES: (as the need arises) some
examples of our emergency/medical assistance are:
- Funds
for a lady who was seriously ill and when she, unfortunately, passed away, helped
with her funeral expenses.
- A
young man who had a motorcycle accident and had exorbitant hospital bills.
EDUCATION: (School fees, books, uniforms etc.)
- We
help a number of children with their
education and a few who have been fortunate enough to get into tertiary
institutions.
- A young lady who was helped to complete a Computer Science Course has on two
occasions, donated funds to help others who may need help. This is very
uplifting.
HOW
YOU CAN HELP
1.
COMMIT/CONTINUE with "$1 a month
Scheme" - Any extra or increase will be gratefully accepted
2.
DONATIONS - "One-off" and regular
donations are greatly appreciated
3. SUPPORT
- Welfare fundraising events
The Welfare Committee gives this assurance to our generous donors:
Every effort is made to ensure that the recipients of your money are kept accountable for the help received. We constantly review our safeguards and make sure your money goes to the Anglo-Indians on the Sub-Continent who are most in need of our help.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY AND GOD BLESS YOU
