Parliament of Worlds Religion 1999 Capetown SA

Author(s): Parliament of the World’s Religions
Publisher: USA Parliament of the Worlds Religions

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1 9 9 9 GIFTS OF SERVICE TO THE
Children's Health Needs Assessment
This three phase project, based in a multi-religious community (Christian and Muslim), identifies the health needs of "Under Six Children" in marginalized communities. The Assessment also empowers the "Principals" who look after these children in unregistered crèches to be able to provide a balanced diet and a stimulating environment for the personal development of these children while acting as child health care workers for them.
Health Development Institute REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA
Bridging Program
The German-speaking Catholic Community of the Cape offers a Life Skills and Computer Training Program for disadvantaged people and first-time job seekers.
German-speaking Catholic Community of the Cape Peninsula
REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA
Community Kitchen
Each month a group of women and their children prepare and serve balanced meals to over 100 "street people" at a near-North Chicago church. In addition, participants take time to develop "one on one" relationships and friendships with participants of the program.
Park Ridge Community Church USA
Shawco
REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA
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Health and Welfare Services
Shawco offers services in the fields of health, welfare and education in under-serviced areas through the empowerment of its student volunteers, staff and community partners.
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Sanctuary for the Homeless
In 1918 the President of the Arya Yuvuk Sabha, Mr. D G Satyadeva, witnessed a soul stirring scene an Indian beggar who had slept in a toilet in Victoria Street because he was homeless was beaten by a White policeman. The president was shocked, and he walked away with tears running down his cheeks. When he related the incident to the Arya Yuvuk Sabha members, the atmosphere was charged with empathy.
The ninth principle of the Arya Samaj reads: "No person must be content in promoting one's good only but must find one's good in promoting the good of all". Following this principle, the members agreed that they must build a home for the homeless. After tireless efforts to raise funds by staging dramas, a property was purchased, and on May 1,1921, Worker's Day, three beggars were picked up from the streets of Durban and the ABH was opened to provide care and sanctuary to the Homeless.
Aryan Benevolent Home Council
REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA
Caring for the
Mentally Handicapped
During the Year of the Handicapped, a special ward was improvised to care for the mentally handicapped with provisions for their specific needs.
Aryan Benevolent Home Council REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA
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Aryan Benevolent Home Council REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA
Home and Facilities for the Physically Handicapped
By 1982, in its new Chatsworth location (after being uprooted from Cato Manor by the Group Areas Act), the Aryan Benevolent Home Council provided facilities for the physically handicapped to live separately from the frail and aged, and to have their various physical needs cared for, including physical and occupational therapy.
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