A NUMBER of elderly persons were feted at the Dharm Shala, at the organisation’s annual Christmas Day luncheon.
The elderly persons who reside at the Dharm Shala, Guyana’s longest existing humanitarian charity, were treated to lunch and gifts as they interacted with Minister of Communities, Ronald Bulkan, on Christmas Day.
The organisation focuses on housing the poor while providing religious, medical and educational facilities for them.
At the Christmas luncheon homage was also paid to the late director of the Dharm Shala, Harry Ramsaroop.
“It must be remembered that this building in which we are all assembled today, and all other 10 Dharm Shala buildings were constructed between 1952 and 1960 due to the commitment and hard work of [Harry Ramsaroop],” Vice-President of the organisation Pamela Ramsaroop highlighted.
The woman also affirmed that the late Ramsaroop would have served the less fortunate in the Guyanese society for 63 years– until his death in 2013.
“He will always be remembered with reverence, appreciation and gratitude for his commitment to the betterment of life for the unfortunate [persons] of the Guyanese society,” she related.
Ramsaroop’s mantle of service has now been undertaken by his eldest daughter Kella Ramsaroop, who functions as the managing head of the organisation.
According to Pamela “[Kella] is the livewire of this great charitable work now nearing 100 years old. Kella is absolutely committed to the continuance of the work, she is dedicated and steadfast, and works tirelessly towards its success.”