Dear Readers, At a time when our community stands at a delicate crossroads, the past week offered something greatly reassuring – hope backed by action. First was the landmark seminar hosted by the National Commission for Minorities (NCM), and second – the grand launch of community stalwart – Piruz Khambatta’s inspiring book launch, ‘Ashoi: The […]
Continuing its long-standing commitment towards youth development, The WZO Trust Funds organised its Summer Camp 2026, from 6th to 8th May, 2026, bringing together 44 enthusiastic students from Navsari, Vadodara, Surat, Valsad, Ahmedabad and Vansda. The 3-day camp, held at Mauli Agro Tourism near Dahanu, offered a vibrant blend of learning, recreation and cultural bonding. […]
– Berjis Desai And Dinshaw Tamboly Deliver Compelling Calls For Reform And Revival – In a significant move to safeguard one of India’s most influential yet numerically vulnerable groups, the National Commission for Minorities (NCM) hosted a high-level national seminar titled, ‘Parsis in Modern India: Navigating Cultural and Socio-Economic Pathways.’ Held at Mumbai’s Yashwantrao Chavan […]
Dear Readers, In a community as close knit as ours, it’s easy to assume we know each other’s joys and struggles. Yet beyond our bustling Baugs, elegant Agiaries and hectic lives, there are Parsi families in remote villages quietly navigating life’s hardships. When distance grows, awareness fades, giving way to silence and neglect. As a […]
Reaffirming its commitment to community welfare, the WZO Trust Funds, successfully carried out its annual food grains and essentials distribution drive, during January and February, 2026, reaching more than 323 underprivileged families across 59 centres in rural Gujarat and parts of Maharashtra. The large-scale initiative focused on remote and interior villages where access to basic […]
The WZO Trust Funds hosted its 21st Academic Prize Distribution Programme on 25th January, 2026, at Tata Hall, Navsari, celebrating the academic accomplishments of students from Junior KG to postgraduate level. Of the 182 students enrolled, 102 qualified for cash awards, while all applicants received special gifts as a gesture of encouragement. Renowned performing arts […]
The WZO Trust Funds Bai Maneckbai P. B. Jeejeebhoy Sanatorium at Sanjan has served as a cherished retreat for generations of Zoroastrians, offering not just comfort and affordability, but also the serenity of a verdant, eco-friendly environment. Beyond providing clean and comfortable accommodation, it has nurtured togetherness and well-being within the community. With news of […]
For over four decades, the World Zoroastrian Organisation Trust Funds have stood as a beacon of hope for the Parsi Irani Zoroastrian community in India. Founded in 1995, this philanthropic institution has championed the cause of the underprivileged and the distressed, extending support across all aspects of life – rural and urban. Their core mission […]
Community luminaries and members came in large numbers to salute the memory of community stalwart, Late Jimi Faramji Jesia, at Dadar Parsee Colony’s Sorab Palamkote Hall, on 27th July, 2025. Heartfelt tributes were dedicated to Late Jimi Jesia – the founder of DPYA High School and Mancherji Edalji Joshi Memorial Trust – a man whose […]
The WZO Trust Funds kicked off a vibrant Summer Camp, from 3rd to 6th May, 2025, at Navsari’s Bai Dosibai Kotwal Parsi Boys Orphanage. Bringing together 33 spirited Zoroastrian kids, from ages 9 to 17 years, comprising 17 boys and 16 girls, the event blended fun with learning, creating unforgettable memories for the young participants. […]
Dr. Cashmera Bhaya’s, ‘A Sociological Survey of Rural Parsis in South-Gujarat: A Microscopic Study – With Compiled Data on the Parsis’, comprises meticulous researched delving into the lives of the Parsi community in rural South Gujarat and other facets of the Indian and global Parsis. This research compiles comprehensive and diverse Parsi data into one […]