GANDHI SEVA LOKA
Gandhi Seva Loka (formely known as Bombay Merchant Association) was founded in 1947 by the elders of Sindhi community with the primary aim of fostering the spirit of love, understanding and brotherhood and providing the best possible education to the children of the community.
The Visison
GSL envisions to produce and nurture a young and dynamic learning community of children and youth who can take on the challenges of life in this age of rapid globalization.
Consistent efforts to raise the standard of education is made in the schools where about 6000 (six thousand) students receive quality education.
About GSL
Gandhi Seva Loka is a non profit charitable organization with headquarters in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Address : |
Jalan HBR Motik, Blok D6, Kav No. 1, Kota Baru Bandar, Kemayoran, Jakarta Pusat – 10630 |
Telephone : |
+62 21 4211902 / 65865685 / 86 |
Fax : |
+62 21 4212470 / 65865677 |
E-Mail : |
tirupati@cbn.net.id / headmaster@gandhijkt.org |
Website : |
www.gandhijkt.org |
Year of establishment: |
1947 |
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Name and contact details of Head of the association : |
Name : |
Mr. Shyam Roopchand Jethnani |
Address : |
P. T. Tirupati Jaya, P. D. Guru Kripa, JayaJalan Garuda No. 31 Q, Jakarta, Pusat. |
Telephone : |
+62 21 4211902 |
Fax : |
+62 21 4212470 |
E-Mail : |
tirupati@cbn.net.id |
Broad activities of the Association
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Acts of charity
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Provides education through schools and college
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Yoga and service to senior citizens of community
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Spread of Sindhi and Indian culture
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Organizing Diwali Dinner and Programmes for all Indians
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Doing Social work
Besides, the following activities are conducted on a regular basis :
1. Organizing a get-together of senior citizens every two months at Graha Sindhu
2. Inviting renowned speakers for discourses on religion and spirituality
3. Providing patronage to artists from India and overseas to create awareness
4. supporting social causes like the Tsunami Relief Operation and the Earthquake Relief in Jogjakarta
5. Providing funds for the education of orphans through “Gerakan Nasional Orang tua Asuh” (GNOTA) twice a year to catalyze the socio-economic change in Indonesia through the education of under privileged children on Gandhi Jayanti and Kartini Day
6. Conducting Yoga classes for the community.
GSL is committed in its programme of service to address whenever possible, issues affecting human life, such as health care, environment, socio-economic aspect and the timely needs fo the community and the country.
GSL supports charitable or cultural pursuits or causes which promote, advance or encourage education, science, literature, art, physical welfare or recreation or any other cause that is beneficial to the community or any section of it.
GSL in the past has given grants for the alleviation of poverty or welfare assistance through donations to recognised social service / welfare agencies.
GSL has provision for scholarships to the needy and deserving students, based on the recommendation of the school principals.
We at GSL believe that we are up to the challenges that the future holds for us.
THE PILLARS OF GSL :
Name : |
Mr. Shyam Rupchand Jethnani |
Position in GSL : |
President |
Date of Birth : |
17 February 1951 |
Place of Birth : |
Surabaya, Indonesia |
Wife : |
Mrs. Maya Shyam Jethnani |
Children : |
Mr. Girish Shyam Jethnani, Mr. Dheeraj Shyam Jethnani, |
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Mr. Charagh Shyam Jethnani |
Daughters in law : |
Mrs. Vrithi Girish Jethnani, Mrs. Divisha Dheeraj Jethnani |
Grand Children : |
Maanav, Dhaniesha, Ryka |
Name : |
Mr. Murli D. Tolani |
Position in GSL : |
Secretary |
Date of Birth : |
15 April 1931 |
Place of Birth : |
Manjhand (Sindh), Pakistan |
Wife : |
Mrs. Rajni Tolani |
Name : |
Mr. Ramesh R. Kirpalani |
Position in GSL : |
Joint Secretary |
Date of Birth : |
5 February 1946 |
Place of Birth : |
Hyderabad (Sindh), Pakistan |
Wife : |
Mrs. Ashu Ramesh Kirpalani |
Children : |
Mr. Johny Ramesh Kirpalani, Mrs. Julie Deepak Melwani, |
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Mrs. Diksha Amit Harjani |
Sons in law : |
Mr. Deepak Melwani, Mr. Amit Harjani |
Grand Children : |
Aditya, Ayushi, Sayesha |
Name : |
Mr. Sham K. Daryanani |
Position in GSL : |
Executive Committee Member |
Date of Birth : |
26 June 1948 |
Place of Birth : |
Bangalore, India |
Wife : |
Mrs. Niru Sham Daryanani |
Children : |
Mr. Arun Sham Daryanani, Mrs. Shalini Rishi Nathani |
Daughter in law : |
Mrs. Muskan Arun Daryanani |
Son in law : |
Mr. Rishi G. Nathani |
Grand Children : |
Haseen Arun Daryanani, Rohan Aruan Daryanani,
Michael R Nathani, |
Name : |
Mr. Mirchumal Thakumal Mulani |
Position in GSL : |
Executive Committee Member |
Date of Birth : |
22 December 1937 |
Place of Birth : |
Majhand (Sindh), Pakistani |
Wife : |
Mrs. Hemibai Mirchumal Mulani |
Children : |
Mr. & Mrs. Delip Kumar Mirchumal, Mr. Manoj Kumar Mirchumal, |
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Ms. Padma Devi Mirchumal, Ms. Duri Mirchumal |
Name : |
Mr. Suresh G. Vaswani |
Position in GSL : |
Executive Committee Member |
Date of Birth : |
17 January 1949 |
Place of Birth : |
Jakarta, Indonesia |
Children : |
Mr. Prithvi Suresh Vaswani |
Daughter in law : |
Mrs. Roshni Prithvi Vaswani |
Daughter : |
Mrs. Pooja Dheeraj Bharwani |
Son in law : |
Mr. Dheeraj Chandru Bharwani |
Grand Children : |
Aakash Prithvi Vaswani |
Name : |
Mr. Bhagu N. Mirchandani |
Position in GSL : |
Executive Committee Member |
Date of Birth : |
11 July 1946 |
Place of Birth : |
Jakarta, Indonesia |
Wife : |
Mrs. Sharmila B. Mirchandani |
Children : |
Mr. Tarun B. Mirchandani, Mr. Ravi B. Mirchandani |
Daughter in law : |
Mrs. Saira Mirchandani |
Name : |
Mr. Prem B. Bhojwani |
Position in GSL : |
Vice President |
Date of Birth : |
21 October 1942 |
Place of Birth : |
Hyderabad (Sindh), Pakistan |
Wife : |
Mrs. Kamlu Prem Bhojwani |
Children : |
Mr. Arun P Bhojwani, Mr. Raj P Bhojwani, Mr. Bhishan P. Bhojwani, |
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Mrs. Michelle Amit Punjabi |
Son in law : |
Mr. Amit Jawahar Punjabi |
Grand Children : |
Aditya, Ayushi, Sayesha |
Links with India are maintained and strengthened by celebrating all Indian festivals with verve and enthusiasm
DIWALI
To celebrate Diwali, every year, Gandhi Seva Loka invites a celebrity from India to participate in the festivities. This list includes likes of Sonu Nigam, Shaan, Sudesh Bhosle, Udit Narayan, Babla and other cultural troops.
HOLI
This colourful family event originated more from our hearts than our mind. We planned it to be a fun-filled day, where all Indians could experience our ‘mini India’ and at the same time teach the children about the significance of this celebration. Reality defeated our expectations as a staggering 2,300 people turned up to paint the venue red, pink, yellow and blue. It was truly fantastic.
EVENTS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS
Gandhi Seva Loka has always been concerned about senior citizens. Every two months, it is the regular practise of GSL to hold an evening for the senior citizens where various cultural programs, shows and games are organized.
ANNUAL DAY
Get Chiggy – Indian night for the youth of Jakarta
December 2009, Immigrant – Jakarta was rocked by balle balle’s and shav shava’s. Our annual Indian night invited 400 youngsters to shake their legs and move their hips to the tunes set by DJ Tejas (India), DJ Rink (India) and DJ Perry (Jakarta). This Youth venture lived up to its promise of an enjoyable and magical night.
VALENTINES DAYS – Love Aaj Kal
Love Aaj Kal was held on Valentine’s Day, purely as an even of dance and romance for our dear elders. Set for a crowd of ages 40 and above, we brought back those “I Love You’s” and “Marry Me’s” to their lips and – It worked. We hired professional photographer who complimented the decor through his lenses, and called for an Indian Professional Singer to reminisce that era of Black n white.