Parsis in need of help

In the past Parsiana often carried small notices about individual Parsis in need of help — individual hardship cases, when a breadwinner may have tragically died leaving behind needy dependents.

But no longer! Why? Must be because of one or more of the following reasons: there are no longer any such cases; there are now too many cases, far too many for Parsiana to publish, and picking and choosing some only would be seen to be invidious and unfair; it is now Parsiana’s editorial policy to, for want of a better phrase, "ignore charity cases;" Zoroastrian charities and organizations now have the resources and the information (database, etc) to help such individuals directly.

Any other reason? SHAPUR MEHTA

Northwood, Middlesex, UK

As we are not in a position to verify the bona fides of each applicant, we publish the appeal only if a known/reputed individual/organization is involved and writes to us.