By Murtaza J Poonawala
The Dawoodi Bohra Community of Sydney in collaboration with Faiz-ul-Mawaid Il Burhaniyah – its food distribution entity in Sydney distributed hot and fresh food meals at Auburn Centre for Community on World Food Day, 16th October 2020. This event was done in cooperation with Cumberland Council as it is in the same area where the Dawoodi Bohra mosque and centre is located with the help of volunteers from the Community. 200 meals were provided to people with financial hardships, individuals with mental and physical health issues and Refugees and others who are in distress especially due to Covid-19 and who approach the Council weekly for assistance.
This initiative was conducted under Project Rise which is an umbrella initiative worldwide by the Dawoodi Bohras for philanthropic contributions.