The members of the Odia community in Australia under the umbrella organisation Orioz Australia came together to extended their support to the cyclone Fani-hit people in Odisha.
The community joined hands together across several States and territories in Australia to raise $17,410.00 (Rs 8,36,550.50), which was transferred to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund.
The Orioz Australia expects that the amount will help towards Odisha Government’s on-going efforts in rebuilding infrastructures/basic amenities in several districts that came under the unprecedented devastation by Fani.
Apart from individual donations, several members also reached out to the broader Australian community through organising lunch/morning tea at workplaces, sports events and a BhajanSandhya.
President of Orioz Sujeet Jena said,“Cyclone Fani has left huge destruction that will take years to rebuild Odisha, the least we could do is contribute and support the rebuilding effort of the Government."