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Natural disaster and recovery efforts
May 20, 2020
Ozindcare Charity
Ozindcare is a Sydney based charity organization, operating for the last 27 years. The charity was able to provide a "hand up" to people in need, which was only possible with the generous support of more than 200 of its members.
The pain from the devastating floods in Kerala from 2018 had not even healed when nature’s fury got unleashed to cause havoc again in 2019.
Many people lost their lives, death tolls went up even further, some got trapped under debris & were reported missing and millions have had to move to relief camps for shelter and safety.
Agricultural lands were lost, crops got destroyed, wildlife habitat placed at risk and it also caused massive damages to public utilities and critical infrastructure.
In Wayanad, one of the worst hit districts in North Kerala, heavy rains and massive landslides had wiped away entire areas of land and hundreds of homes! Thus, many families lost both their land and livelihood.
It is during this extreme situation in Kerala that we got to know about Sreeja, a widow & a sole low wage income earner from Panamaram in Wayanad who has two daughters and an elderly mother to care for. She was desperately looking to get some help to make a shelter for her family of four in her 8 cents of land.
And it is with your generous support, that we at Ozindcare were able to build a house and provide shelter and safety to Sreeja and her family. This was actioned as part of the ‘Flood recovery initiative’ from last year and it was successfully completed as planned in 2019.
For the sense of relief and safety they now experience, they are extremely grateful to each of you!
The key to the home was handed over to an incredibly happy family.
How to join our cause and make a difference!
- Support our fundraising events.
- Make a monthly or one-time contribution to:
- Account Name: Ozindcare Inc
- BSB no: 012209
- Acc: 212639156
Where the funds go towards?
- Support medical treatment emergencies for the sick and needy.
- Provides educational support to families who cannot afford it.
- Financial support to families going through hard times.
- Support during extreme and devastating situations like floods and pandemic.
Any financial donations made to Ozindcare from the date can be claimed for tax exemption while filing your tax return. This Newsletter lists our recent activities and the summary of last FY
Ozindcare committee met on the 6th of May for our monthly meeting. We received several requests, which is not unusual, however, we actioned a record 6 out of the 7 requests which were related severe medical conditions. Team Ozindcare are very meticulous in our selection process, however, we never fail to provide a quick response and helping hand to those in need. Support details as follows : Rishan - Blood Cancer - ₹ 1,00,000 Rajesh - Stroke Patient - ₹ 75,000 Deepa - Blood Cancer - ₹ 75,000 Bijoy John - Stomach Cancer - ₹ 75,000 Gopinath - Tumor in Liver - ₹ 75,000 Ratheesh - Kidney Issue - ₹ 75,000 *Names changed for privacy reasons*
Katha - Chapters of Life, an extravagant dance showcase presented by Nachle Dance School, came to life on April 30th, 2023, at the Riverside Theatres in Parramatta. The event marked a significant milestone as Nachle celebrated its 10th anniversary of bringing Indian culture to the Illawarra and Campbelltown communities. In the spirit of giving back, all profits from the event were donated to projects supported by Ozindcare – Helping the Helpless. The production featured four captivating stories, or "Kathas," portrayed through Indian cinematic, folk, and semi-classical dance performances. Nachle's talented dancers, ranging in age from 3 to 60, brought these stories to life with skilful movements, dazzling costumes, and enchanting music. With over 200 performers, the anniversary show was a remarkable display of the school's dedication to the art of dance. The excitement of the day began early in the afternoon as proud parents and performers arrived at the venue in colorful and dazzling costumes and jewellery.
Unni and Sangeetha are a hardworking couple from Peravur, Kannur, Kerala. They have two children, Appu aged 9 years and Malu aged 8 years. Unfortunately, their lives took a challenging turn when both Appu and Malu were diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy at birth. Cerebral Palsy is a group of disorders that affect a person's ability to move and maintain balance and posture, and it is the most common motor disability in childhood. In addition to their diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy, Appu, who is in the autistic spectrum, is unable to attend a regular school despite several attempts. Malu, however, has better motor skills and is able to pursue her education at a normal school.
India has the maximum number of recorded cases of Covid infections, second only to US, in the World. The pandemic has had such an adverse effect on its people that what was once considered as ‘normal life’ all over India has been reduced to a distant memory. As in most other countries, the global emergency due to the pandemic has resulted in a complete shift of teaching and learning processes. A number of schools in India have been shut due to the pandemic, and the classes have since then moved to Zoom and such other virtual platforms. This transition from traditional schools to virtual learning has led to unforeseen problems. Particularly in rural India, several teachers and students lacked the basic infrastructure and the means to thrive in a virtual learning environment. In view of this, in June 2021 Ozindcare initiated a ‘Donate for a Smart Phone’ Campaign for the benefit of the underprivileged children, who are unable to attend school as the classes have moved online.
India has a large population of Migrant daily wage workers, who work away from home and generally lead a hand-to-mouth existence. When India witnessed a brutal and incredibly challenging second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic in May 2021 which cost many more lives and jobs, Ozindcare recognised the plight and needs of the aforementioned segment of people who were quite intensely affected. Due to lock down and with many areas being declared as containment zones, most of these migrant workers had lost their jobs. With only minimal local community support, they have had to go through many hardships during this difficult time.
Ozindcare successfully completed ‘25 years of exceptional service’ and though we had plans last year to host a major event commemorating this milestone with all our members and supporters, cognizant of the fact that adhering to the public health and pandemic guidelines was much more important than anything else in the COVID-19 situation, we deemed it right to park that aside for the time being.
The appeals that we have seen coming in the recent past have mirrored the need of such vulnerable groups of people. We have with our limited resources been able to support those who have come to us seeking help and thus provide some relief as well. All these gestures, you made possible due to your kindness and support. With the restrictions in-place we cannot organise cultural programs or do massive food sales to generate funds as before and thus now we are solely dependent on well-wishers like you.
Last few months, we have seen this beautiful country battling against disastrous and unprecedented weather conditions along with the heart-breaking losses of lives, land, livestock & wildlife. In spite of inconsolable human grief, we have seen our people remaining resilient in the face of adversity. Communities across Australia continued to reel under the devastation struck by massive bushfires, sweltering under record temperatures and experiencing severe drought. The scale of crisis that we are looking at, is massive. It is unlike anything we have ever seen before. We have lost many lives, numerous homes have been destroyed leading to mass evacuations and displaced families, millions of hectares of land are completely scorched. The bush, forests and national parks are still burning away, countless animals have perished, many that are injured need adequate care to further survive. The gravity of impact on our wildlife habitat, the flora and fauna and the environment are those that needs to be addressed with utmost seriousness and effective measures and actions going forward. As a socially conscious and responsible organisation, we at Ozindcare, at this time of crisis are supporting the local communities and this magnificent land through a few selected endeavours.
The pain from the devastating floods in Kerala from 2018 had not even healed when nature’s fury got unleashed to cause havoc again in 2019. Many people lost their lives, death tolls went up even further, some got trapped under debris & were reported missing and millions have had to move to relief camps for shelter and safety. Agricultural lands were lost, crops got destroyed, wildlife habitat placed at risk and it also caused massive damages to public utilities and critical infrastructure. In Wayanad, one of the worst hit districts in North Kerala, heavy rains and massive landslides had wiped away entire areas of land and hundreds of homes! Thus, many families lost both their land and livelihood. It is during this extreme situation in Kerala that we got to know about Sreeja, a widow & a sole low wage income earner from Panamaram in Wayanad who has two daughters and an elderly mother to care for. She was desperately looking to get some help to make a shelter for her family of four in her 8 cents of land. And it is with your generous support, that we at Ozindcare were able to build a house and provide shelter and safety to Sreeja and her family. This was actioned as part of the ‘Flood recovery initiative’ from last year and it was successfully completed as planned in 2019.
Contact Info
Address :
22 Karuk Street, Pemulway,
NSW 2145, Australia
Phone : +61 439 570 115
Email :
admin@ozindcare.com
Account Name: Ozindcare Inc.
BSB - 012 209
ACC - 212 639 156
Account Name: Ozindcare Inc.
BSB - 012 209
ACC - 212 639 156