Journey HopeOF

ISSUE 02 • DECEMBER 2016

The ARYAN BENEVOLENT HOME

HEAD OFFICE: 80 ARENA PARK DRIVE, ARENA PARK, CHATSWORTH, DURBAN. PHONE: +2731 404 9523; EMAIL: PR@ABH.CO.ZA

ABH BUILDS A NEW WALL

Progress is well underway on the new boundary wall being built at the ABH. Following the unfortunate robbery at the Home in September, the Board and Management of the Home has taken some serious steps in increasing the security. Rudi Coetzee and team from Intruder Defence Security have graciously o�ered additional security services to protect the Home and its residents from any further risks. Along with the security personnel being updated is the construction of the new wall.

At the recent Fundraiser Golf Day (you can read more about this on page 5 ) a Drawing of the planned wall was exhibited to the players and sponsors on the day, with the intention of “auctioning” o� sixty sections of the wall to the audience. Thankfully all sixty sections were taken up by our guests on the evening, some in memory of loved ones, and others on behalf of their families. We are proud to announce that work is well underway on the wall, and that we expect construction to be complete in February 2017.

HEALTHCARE UPDATEA lot has been going on in the Healthcare space at the ABH. Our motto of “change” continues to drive Team ABH in providing a better life for those less fortunate. In this issue of Journey of Hope, we go into further detail on a few areas including the Physiotherapy programme which is a cornerstone of the Rehabilitation care provided by the ABH.

We also outline some of the Dental work being done by a volunteer dentist, and some plans she has in place for the ABH residents. Finally, we provide an update on some pain relief technology that was graciously donated to the ABH for use on our more seriously ill residents.

Our resident doctor, Dr B Chirkoot, who has served the ABH with skill, care and love is now retiring from this position.

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HEALTHCARE UPDATECONTINUED

We also welcome Dr S Harripersadh, a renal specialist, who has volunteered his services to attend to our patients.

Dr Harripersadh’s main focus will be around structuring a diet for patients su�ering from Diabetes and Hyper-tension. We, along with the hundreds, even thousands of ABH residents that he has

provided care to over the years, will be eternally grateful. Thank you Sir! Replacing him is Dr Ramnarain, who has commenced the positon of resident doctor very recently.

PHYSIOTHERAPY PROGRAMMEPhysiotherapy is the treatment of disease, injury or disability by physical and mechanical means using techniques such as massage, regulated exercise, heat, electrotherapy etc. Physiotherapy is critical in restoring functional movement and reducing pain and discomfort following an illness, or injury. Some of the conditions that require physiotherapy as part of the rehabiitaroy process include, but are not limited to; Neurological, Neuromusculoskele-tal, Cardiovascular and Respiratory.

At the ABH, we have �ve Physiotherapy Attendants that carry out treatment for the various residents. This team are able to treat up to 60 patients a day. Overall, approximately 300 patients at the ABH are in receipt of Physiotherapy treatment. Part of the care o�ered in this process has a major positive psychological e�ect on a patient, as they are often depressed at the start of the treatment as they lack functionality, or are experiencing pain or discomfort. The relief gained from the treatment can have a remarkable e�ect on the patient’s psyche, as stated by ABH Resident Aganthree Moodley from G-Ward; “When I arrived, I couldn’t walk. Physiother-apy regularly has brought a major change in my life. I am now a regular patient to the physio department. Now that I can walk I’m thankful to the physio department for bringing this tremendous change in my life, and for the ability to do things for myself.”

“A patient receiving treatment from one of the five Physio Attendants.”

ABH receives New Medical EquipmentOn the 16/10/2016 the Aryan Benevolent Home was the proud and happy recipient of a range of pain relief equipment generously sponsored by HiDow International. U.S. Citizen and former Durbanite Mr Bala Govender, Director of HiDow International, made this donation in memory his late parents and late wife. The HiDow devices help with pain relief and muscle relaxation. We are overwhelmed by this magnanimous gesture, and are delighted to see many of our residents enjoying the bene�ts. The HiDow equipment speci�cally enables us to take better care of the elderly and in�rm.

“Mr Bala Govender of HiDow International graciously donating pain relief equipment to the ABH. Receiving this are Sister Govender and her nursing team, as well

as Board Member Nirode Bramdaw.”

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DENTAL CARE

(Dr Arpana Mohanlal)

The ABH Dental ClinicIn September this year, the ABH opened its very own dental clinic. Residents were previously treated at RK Khan Hospital, not far from the ABH. However, having this facility available on the premises has made dental treatment easily accessible to all patients, especially those who are wheelchair bound.The clinic has started with basic treatments like extractions and cleanings, and plans to improve services with time and funds raised. Dentist, Dr Arpana Mohanlal, has been volunteering at the clinic since its conception. “I am so happy to be making a contribution to helping the people at the ABH. To take away pain from a toothache with a little extra attention and care makes such a big di�erence to them. ”Like all other successful operations, the dental clinic relies not only on volunteers, but requires funds as well. Consumables, local anaesthetic, and equipment maintenance are some of the regular expenses the clinic incurs.

A “Dentures for Dignity” drive will be initiated early next, but any support right now will be greatly appreciated. Any dentists interested in volunteering please contact Arpana Mohanlal on 083 269 1830.

“Dr Arpana Mohanlal, with Assistant Nurse Olga, pictured with Mrs B Reddy, who has just

had a cleaning.”

Team ABH In the Spotlight

Krishna Jaganath

Finance

At the beginning of the August, the board had the onerous task of resolving various issues at the ABH. The �rst was the critical issue of a negative cash �ow. In August, there was more than R2m in

creditors outstanding and a monthly shortfall of R1m. Since then we have reduced the monthly de�cit to only R0.5m.

The above result was achieved in the following ways:

- Creditors discounts & Write o�s were negotiated for old outstanding amounts

- Catering Costs Reduced by 20% ( i.e. R50k per month) due to managing the procurement process better and reducing

wastage

- Water & Electricity costs reduced – Otek pumps installed to reduce water and electricity costs

- New Printers installed – Saving of

more than R10k per month Interest on Overdraft – Saving R50k per month due to reducing interest on overdraft.

Additional rental income of R90k per month

There is still a long way to go and we are continually analysing all areas to reduce cost and to increase revenues and monthly

donation income. In order to reach a point of positive cash �ow and eventually becoming self-sustainable.

We appeal to the public to support us in our vision in making the ABH a world class facility!

CARING

SHARING

SERVING

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AT THE HOMEWHAT’S NEW The complete revamp of the kitchen reached its conclusion at the end of November 2016. This project began in August, with an aim to improve hygiene standards, save costs and enhance e�ciency in the food preparation for the Home. Over and above the generous sponsors of the various items of the kitchen, special mention should be made for Shirish Sukhlal of S4 Architects for his tireless

e�orts in the planning of the new kitchen; Vishnu Govender of Coldstar Refrigeration for his guidance and contribution relating to the cold storage facilities and Neresh Ramsaroop and his team of builders who have executed the vision of this new kitchen. The Catering sta� are buzzing with excitement in working in a much more professional, hygienic and e�cient environment.

Elements of the kitchen upgrade

Board Members Pundita Rampersad,

and Narendra Pattundeen, along

with Operations Manager Noel

Maharaj, conduct the Havan ceremo-ny for the opening

of the Kitchen.

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ABH Golf Carnival

The fourth annual ABH Golf Carnival was a tremendous success. Proving to be one of the more popular Golf Days in Durban, the Day was equally well subscribed to by players as well as corporate sponsors who not only participate in an e�ort to support a good cause, but also �nd commercial bene�t in networking and exposing their companies to

the broader Durban business and gol�ng community. Media Personality and Comedian, Neville Pillay, returned to host the Prize-giving and dinner, and was joined by former Councillor and long-time friend of the ABH, Logie Naidoo, who provided his own brand of entertainment. Needless to say, it proved to be a very entertaining evening of Sharing, Caring and Serving. This year, the Organising team took a di�erent approach to

the fundraising aspect, as they sought to concentrate on one major project – building a boundary wall. A recent unfortunate break in to the Home’s stores resulted in major theft of food and supplies for the Home. The outpouring of support from the public ensured that we were able to restock our food supplies for the residents, however the decision was taken to build a secure boundary wall to avoid such

calamities from re-occurring. Upon the advice of the S4 Architects, 60 sections of wall are to be constructed to complete the job, meaning that 60 sections were to be “sold” to our sponsors and players on the Golf Day. Many of the participants chose to donate one or more wall sections in memory of lost family, and others in dedica-tion to their loved ones.

ABH DIWALI RADIOTHONThe Collaboration between Radio Hindvani and the ABH has once again embarked on a Diwali drive to raise funds and awareness for the ABH. It is always such a pleasure to see the generosity of so many friends of the ABH, and in particular during the auspicious time of Diwali. 2016 was no di�erent as a variety of people, businesses, and organisations pledged towards the ABH. A special mention must be made of the volunteers who spent a total of 17 hours at the Home on the day, manning the pledge lines, taking calls, assisting with the documentation and communication.

RECENT ABH EVENTS

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Our slogan, the pillars upon which this 95 year

old institution is built.

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THE ABH HALL OF FAME

Former ABH resident, Siboniso Bradleigh Cibane came into the care of ABH in 2004, following some challenging circumstances. Subsequent to him leaving our care, Bradle-igh has proceeded to qualify as an attorney, study in both Europe and the United States; and has worked with some of the most senior and highly regarded legal �gures in South

Africa. In this issue of Journey of Hope, Bradleigh shares some of his experiences with us.

1. How old were you when you entered the ABH’s care?I was 14 years old (2004).

2. What are your favourite memories whilst being at the ABH?There are too many. However, I think they can be summed up by saying that I grew up in a nurturing home with many brothers and sisters. The sheer abundance of family I had around me is something I recall with much fondness.

3. Take us through some of your proudest achievements since leaving the ABH?The achievement of which I am most proud is how much closer I've become to getting my whole family (nuclear and extended) out of poverty.

However, if the question is what I consider to be signi�cant milestone in my life so far, I would list the following:a) graduating from law school. I was the very �rst person in my entire family -- in fact in my entire lineage -- to graduate from high school and university;b) graduating from my �rst master's degree (Master of International Business Law), which I did in France;c) working for leading judges (Malcolm Wallis and Nambitha Dambuza Judges of Appeal and Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng). Serving under these charges was an immensely prestigious honour and an amazing learning opportunity; andd) graduating from Harvard. It is not often that someone like me gets an opportunity of that nature. It was also an achievement considering that I was accepted into 4 IV league schools from which I ended up choosing Harvard.

4. How did the care you received at the ABH help to take you where you are today? The ABH is the foundation on which I have built my life. Like any other child, I bene�ted immeasurably from having a stable founda-tion, guidance and support. I seriously doubt that I would be where I am today.

5. What would be your message to the children currently in our care?Be a child. Many children at the ABH have had it hard. Speaking from experience, unpleasant life experiences, as a child, lead often lead one to feeling rejected, hurt and disappointed. And, as a child, you do not have the tools to battle these feelings; so let the adults’ takeover. Take advantage of the abundance of family and opportunities.

6. How important is the existence of organisations like the ABH?Absolutely imperative. The youth is the literally the future of this country. Yet, many children, due to some or other misfortune, have incredibly di�cult lives and are deprived of opportunities. Therefore, we need organisations like the ABH to step in and, quite literally, improve our future.

7. What makes the ABH unique? It's a home, like any other. This makes the ABH unique when you consider the number of children in the Home. Every cottage (and the Home as whole) makes sure that every child, irrespec-tive of circumstance, wakes up, eats breakfast and leaves a home for school from a home with a parent, and return to a home with home with a parent.

8. Sum up the ABH in one word?Compassion.

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RESIDENT PROFILES

Ruth Read (41 Years)

Patient Ruth Read was admitted to ABH in January 3rd 2010. She came in as a destitute. Patient Ruth has adapted well to ABH and she feels that now she belongs somewhere. She feels loved and cared for. This is a home she will not like to lose and she thanks the ABH for this roof over her head.

Ntombifuthi Nzuza (31 Years)

Ntombi was initially admitted to the ABH Children’s Home and has been placed at the ABH Dayanand Gardens for the past 11 years. Ntombi came in as a lonely,

depressed teenager and she now feels she has her own family at the ABH. Ntombi is grateful for the support and love shown to her.

Sagren Pillay (52 Years)

Sagren has su�ered from epilepsy with nobody to take care of him and he was left homeless. He was admitted at the ABH in January 1991. He feels very happy and comfortable living at the ABH for the past 25 years. He feels at Home whilst living at the ABH and really appreciates the care given to him at the Old Age Home.

Kistammah Govender (70 Years)

The patient came in very sad and lonely because she had nowhere to go. Ever since coming to ABH she feels loved and uplifted. Kistammah stated that she feels she at

last has her own family at ABH and she is ever so grateful to the ABH.

Team ABH In the Spotlight

Jay Marrie

Donor Relations

My name is Jayshree Marrie and I’ve joined the Aryan Benevolent Home as Fund Raising / Donor Relations O�cer.

I bring to the ABH, 26 years inclusive experience, acquired in headhunting, recruitment and strategic marketing, at Deloitte, Drake International, Pricewater-houseCoopers and as a proprietor.

To our 690 residents – this is the only home they will ever know!I invite you to walk around the ABH and feel the warmth and genuine care that nurtures the souls of our beautiful residents. It is only through the heartfelt support of our community that the ABH can continue to give the �nest care to our beloved aged and disabled;

to our precious abandoned and abused children; and to those desperately in need of therapeutic and developmental care. Through our new PR communication strategy, which includes this quarterly newsletter, we will continue to keep you, our generous friends updated on ways you can make a di�erence.

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S18A ARTICLE BY PROF DILIP GARACH

DONATION TO A PUBLIC BENEFIT ORGANIZATIONARYAN BENEVOLENT HOME (ABH)

Professor Dilip Garach, CEO of Garach & Garach, Financial Advisory Solutions

Donations made to the Aryan Benevolent Home (ABH) qualify for an income tax deduction from a person’s income within a certain formula set out in the Income Tax Act.

Both companies / close corporations and individuals may donate to the ABH and show the donation as an expense against their income thereby reducing the amount of tax that they pay to SARS.

There is however a limit on the deduction of a donation you claim against your income. The formula is applied as follows:

Companies/Close Corporations

The donation that is deductible for income tax is limited to 10% of taxable income.Individual TaxpayersThe donation that is deductible from income tax is limited to 10% of taxable income excluding retirement lump sum bene�ts.

On a positive note donations in excess of the 10% threshold in any tax year may be carried forward to the next tax year and claimed as a deduction. This means that you will never lose the deduction for income tax purposes.

In simple terms, if you as an individual taxpayer who is on the

maximum tax rate at 41% and you contribute R1 000 to the ABH then your contribution will amount to R590 and SARS will contribute R410 on your behalf. This means that you saved R410 in income tax by making a contribution of R1000 to ABH.

What a pleasure to watch SARS make contribution towards a Charity of your choice. Before making donations to ABH, please talk to your accountant or tax advisor to maximise the tax deduction for yourself.

Donate generously to a good cause.

Senior Nursing staff leading a resource planning session.

Regular Donor Bob Bahadur receiving an award at the ABH Golf Day, presented by Vidhor

Mangaroo of Metro Group. The Mangaroo family have a

long association with the ABH and Vidhor kindly agreed to be our awards presenter for the

evening.

A major thanks to Gift of the Givers for their generosity following the robbery at

the ABH.

Board member Aarti Dheda (seated) takes her colleagues through the fundraising and public relations strategy at a

recent workshop held to optimise the donor relations of the ABH. She is seen with (standing from left) Rajeev

Pattundeen, Mohil Bandulal (President), Vivek Pattundeen and Nirode Bramdaw (seated).

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PHOTOGALLERY

Builders hard at work on completing a new

Guardhouse, in a bid to enhance security

protocols at the ABH.

Board member Nirode Bramdaw recently met with the officials of the ABH Western Cape chapter in Wyn-

berg to introduce himself and advise them of changes to the leadership of the ABH. The long-standing commit-tee of the Western Cape were encour-aged by the meeting and the direction

adopted by the new board and have committed to working more closely with the ABH headquarters and on a

joint project to establish a new facility in the Western Cape.

Bramdaw is seen (above centre) with (from left) Mahendra and Selina Dalla, Lalitha Magan and Secretary Haresh

Magan.”

Whats happening at

ABH?

Representatives with Serta, our Golf Day Plati-num Sponsor, pose with some of the Golfers

Members of the Organising Committee ensuring all the finer details are taken care of.

Popular Comedian and Media Person-ality, Neville Pillay entertaining our

players at the Golf Day Dinner

Former Councillor

Logie Naidoo, a long time friend and

supporter of the ABH,

pictured at the ABH

Hindvani Radiothon

Kitchen Manager Vinay Nunthkumar stepping in for an absent cook!!

The Management, Staff and Residents would like to wish all our friends a peaceful, happy and safe

festive season. We thank you once again for all your generosity in 2016. You all have made a difference in allowing us to continue our mission of Sharing,

Caring and Serving.

The Board, staff and the residents were very sad to hear of the passing of Mr Ishwar Mangaroo. Mr Mangaroo was a long time supporter and friend of the ABH. A devoted husband, father, Philanthropist, Businessman, and Friend, he will be

sorely missed. Our sincere condolences go out to the Manga-roo and Metro Group Family.