The (Guyanese) Toronto-based Voice of Vedas (VoV) spiritual centre made a hefty donation of Cdn $5000 to the Humber River Hospital and also doled out smaller grants to other worthwhile charities as the spiritual organisation closed out the year on a high in its svea (charitable) activities.
The VoV is led by Guyanese Canadian, Dr Budhendranath Doobay, who has established renal clinics in Guyana to help poor victims of renal failure.
Dr Doobay, at a recent banquet in Toronto, expressed his appreciation to members, volunteers, devotees and sponsors who have made significant contributions over the year to help the mandir achieve its ongoing objectives of service to all.
It was noted that the VoV is constructing a Hindu museum and has already established a senior citizens’ centre that caters to many Guyanese and other nationalities. Plans are also in place to expand Anand Bhavan, the seniors’ residence.
The VoV is also tied to a plan to erect a monument in honour of fallen Canadian soldiers on its property.
The VoV commits to developing a stronger global care outreach programme in Guyana, including building additional Doobay renal centres.
A fundraiser was recently held to assist the VoV with its planned programmes, particularly global medical outreach and the Canadian Museum of Hindu Civilisation in addition to the Humber River Hospital that performed special surgeries on several children flown from Guyana.
The VoV is applauded by the Guyana government and the public for its humanitarian activities.
