Since then, we have established hospitals and orphanages in Jharkhand and Orissa, have set up agricultural projects to encourage people to grow their own food, and run a leprosy project, where victims of the disease are treated and re-housed or provided with long-term care, we have also run a clean water project bringing clean water to most remote areas.
We also run many other projects from giving blood to training for widows, to enable them to support themselves and their children. We have two main sources of income: your donations and a charity shop where we sell produce donated by the public and businesses.
Our projects are based in Jharkhand and Orissa, two of the poorest states in India. Many live in miserable conditions without basic necessities such as clean water, medical care, employment and daily food. We extend our hands, hearts and funds to enable them to break out of the cycle of poverty through the provision of basic human rights. We provide education and training opportunities that will eventually make the people self-sufficient.
Our Vision
Our vision is to extend our hands, hearts and funds to poor and disadvantaged people in India, enabling them break out of the cycle of poverty through the provision of basic human rights. DOM empowers those with no voice in society by giving shelter, food, education and basic health care and a commitment to help them become self-sufficient. Our belief is that once people are no longer hungry, homeless, sick, uneducated, unemployed and lacking dignity they will themselves seek to grow and become active citizens. DOM helps people to help themselves and then others so that there is equality, fairness and justice for all regardless of their background.
Volunteers
The back bone of the Divine Onkar Mission is regular Seva by our loyal Volunteers. Without the continued and unfailing commitment of our Volunteers DOM would not have been able to run the many operations and projects to date. Our Volunteers carry out jobs such as collecting the Charity Box from shops throughout the West Midlands. A special thanks to Mr Inderjit Singh Rana who works tirelessly to ensure this vital task is undertaken professionally.
The Charity Warehouse could not work without the help and support of our volunteers and people on work placement. Such placements help to support individual back into working life and self-sufficiency.
Mr Tersam Raillay has directed his many talents to organize and support the smooth running of the warehouse. UncleJi as he is often known as, has supported the work of the charity since its very early days.
DOM has given so much to those who need it the most, this goes without saying. It continues to give to those who have served without any personal gain. It has given a new lease of life, a sense of purpose and deep, deep satisfaction to all who are involved.
