About Us
The principal aim of WAPIZ is to unite, preserve and promote traditional Zarthoshti beliefs and practices fused to a Parsi Irani identity anchored in learning and scholarship.
WAPIZ – Principal Objectives
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To strengthen traditions and ensure that for generations to come our Parsi Irani Zarthoshti identity will continue to survive
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To preserve and uphold our Parsi Irani Zarthoshti heritage, by safeguarding our fire temples, dakhmas and other religious institutions
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To undertake socio-religious, economic and cultural projects, which will foster a commitment to the practice of the religion, as well as promote community welfare.
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To foster learning which will help the community to live and propagate a Parsi Irani way of life
What WAPIZ Can Do For You?
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WAPIZ will be a forum through which you can voice your concerns and actively work towards preserving our Parsi Irani-panu
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WAPIZ will have developmental programmes and workshops to improve community well being
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WAPIZ will seek to uplift poverty and initiate social programmes for community welfare
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WAPIZ will present the Parsi Irani Zarthoshti point of view at world fora and will give greater visibility to the Parsi Irani Zarthoshti community at a global level
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WAPIZ will create a knowledge and information base through our website and provide online information to the community and others
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WAPIZ will identify and tackle some of the problems by our community members
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Join WAPIZ to strengthen the Voice of Tradition and protect and preserve our unique Religious Identity
Founding Members of WAPIZ
Areez P. Khambatta: Industrialist; President, Ahmedabad Parsi Punchayet
Khojeste P. Mistree: Managing Trustee, Zoroastrian Studie
Homi P. Ranina: Corporate Lawyer; Former Trustee, Bombay Parsi Punchaye
Dr. Mehroo D. Bengalee: Former Vice Chancellor, Bombay Univresity; Former Trustee, Bombay Parsi Punchayet
Hoshang N. Wania: Chartered Accountant; Managing Trustee, Banaji Atashbehram
Jamshed J. Mohta: Agriculturist; Social Worker
Yazdi H. Desai: Director, Writer Corporation; Trustee, Kripa Foundation