The Dawoodi Bohra community across Australia has once again stepped up to tackle hunger and food waste, contributing more than 1.6 tons of food during a nationwide drive with OzHarvest.
Running from 30 August to 6 September 2025, the initiative coincided with National Food Bank Day and the birth anniversary of Prophet Mohammed (PBUH).
Community members and the public were encouraged to donate non-perishable food, household items, and hygiene products at collection points in Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Perth, Brisbane, and Adelaide.
“This drive was a meaningful way to honour the Prophet’s legacy of compassion by supporting Australians doing it tough,” said Zulfikar Adenwala, a volunteer from Adelaide.
“Our faith teaches us that true knowledge lies in serving humanity. Partnering with OzHarvest allowed us to live these values in action.”
OzHarvest lauded the collaboration, noting the community’s ongoing commitment to reducing food waste. “The Dawoodi Bohra community has been a consistent supporter of our mission to nourish our country,” said Julia Gove, National Partnership Manager at OzHarvest.
“Their values of avoiding waste and sharing meals fit perfectly with our vision, making this partnership deeply impactful.”
Gove added, “We’re blown away by the generosity of the Dawoodi Bohras. Contributing over 1.6 tons of food at a time when demand is at an all-time high shows how communities can make a real difference. OzHarvest supports 1,550 charities nationwide, many of which see people seeking help for the first time in their lives.”
The food drive is part of Project Rise, the Dawoodi Bohras’ global philanthropic initiative inspired by their leader His Holiness Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin, demonstrating how grassroots action can address urgent social challenges while strengthening Australia’s social fabric.
The Dawoodi Bohras comprise around 600 families across Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, and Brisbane with roots since the early 1980s. Through Project Rise, the community actively contributes to social and environmental causes in Australia and around the world.
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