World Zoroastrian Youth Congress, 2027 – Invitation for Bids
- World Zoroastrian Youth Congress – Guidelines
- Appendix A
- Appendix B
- Appendix C
- Format for Submission of Proposal
Community members are aware that Global Working Group (GWG) – comprising of elected Parsi Irani Zoroastrian Federations, Associations in countries that do not have Federations and some prominent Zoroastrians – being aware of the economic challenges faced by Mobeds (Priests) & widows of Mobeds, 60 years and above – had due to the initiative and efforts of GWG President Mr. Neville Shroff, received funds for disbursement during the year 2019 from a Charitable Trust registered overseas, administered by Philanthropy Services Division of a leading international bank.
From the funds received, 109 Mobeds and 30 Widows of Mobeds, 60 years and above, whose annual income is less than Rs.600,000 in the case of Mobeds and Rs.300,000 in the case of widows of Mobeds, are being assisted to the tune of Rs.19,500 per quarter in case of Mobeds and Rs.13,500 per quarter in case of Widows of Elderly Mobeds.
The funds have been received by and are disbursed through WZO Trust Funds to the beneficiaries in India.
WZO Trust Funds are pleased to inform all the beneficiaries that once again, due to the efforts of GWG President Mr. Neville Shroff, the same Charitable Trust registered overseas and administered by Philanthropy Services Division of a leading international bank have agreed to continue the same level of support during the course of 2020.
Many elderly Mobeds and their widows, who having sacrificed gainful employment all their working days and tended to the spiritual needs of the community, have at best been surviving on very nominal incomes, finding it economically challenging to pass the sunset phase of their lives. It is indeed very commendable that the Charitable Trust registered overseas, administered by Philanthropy Services Division of a leading international bank have made it possible to introduce some degree of comfort into the lives of these elderly Mobeds and Widows of Elderly Mobeds who have spent their lives being guardians of our faith.
WZO Trust Funds takes the opportunity to place on record the untiring efforts of GWG President Mr. Neville Shroff, whose initiative and efforts have made it possible for the project to be renewed for the year 2020.
Dinshaw K. Tamboly;
Chairman,
WZO Trust Funds.
Global Working Group (GWG)
Proposed Scheme for Welfare of Senior Citizen Mobeds
The Global Working Group (GWG), at their annual meetings, have decided to extend financial support to Mobeds, who having catered to the spiritual needs of the community, unfortunately in their old age continue to subsist in economically challenged circumstances.
The Zoroastrian Charity Funds of Hong Kong, Canton & Macao have taken the initiative and successfully managed to convince a foreign based corporate to commit financial support for this proposal.
It has been decided by GWG – ZCK HK, to extend financial support to:
The WZO Trust Funds have been requested to compile a Pan India list of Mobeds who meet the eligibility criteria mentioned above and are interested in receiving support, which will be disbursed on a quarterly basis.
Interested applicants will need to make available two passport size photographs, and should it be thought necessary, to make available bank pass books and other relevant documents for verification.
As the intent is to launch the proposed scheme from the quarter Jan / March 2019 onwards, Mobed couples, single or widowed Mobeds and widows of Mobeds, meeting the eligibility criteria and interested in receiving the support may please write immediately mentioning age, income, attach two photographs of each applicant and send the same to the address below, no later than November 30, 2018:
The WZO Trust Funds,
C-1, Hermes House,
Mama Parmanand Marg,
Opera House,
Mumbai 400 004.
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North America – 2000 | |
Outstanding World Zarathushti Award | Kaikhosrov D. Irani |
World Zarathuhsti Award for Humanitarian Service and/or Philanthrophy | Mobed Mehraban Zaratoshty |
World Zarathushti Award for Excellence in Business and Profession | Dr. Jamshed J Irani |
World Zarathushti Award for Performing Arts, Painting and Literature | Zubin Mehli Mehta |
World Zarathushti Youth Award for Outstanding leadership | Kerman Yazdi Jasavala |
International Design Competition for the World Zarathushti Community Awards trophy | Mr. Shahram Akhtar Khavari |
London – 2005 |
London did not hold WZC Awards |
Dubai – 2009 | |
Outstanding Zarathushti Award | Rohinton Rivetna |
Community Service Award | Dinshaw Tamboly |
Excellence in Medicine Award | Dr. Farokh Udwadia |
Excellence in Performing Arts, Painting & Literature Award | Sooni Taraporevala |
Technology and Engineering Award | Minoo Patel |
Outstanding Philanthropist (Special Honor – not included in nomination category) | Zartoshty Brothers – Mehraban and Faridoon |
Mumbai – 2013 | |
Social Category | BPP gave Rs.1 Lakh to Mrs.Ratamai Peshotan Peer |
Social Workers | BPP offered 9 social workers a token award of Rs.11,000/- each, for cleaning of Dokhmas and Fire Temples |