At A Glance: Dharma Care Inc. (DCI) is located in New South Wales, Australia. It operates Sine Cera Rainforest Retreat, a 100-bed facility on 200 acres. Sine Cera provides a sanctuary and healing place for any group wishing to rejuvenate while surrounded by nature. DCI is also the Australian provider of the International Child Development Program (ICDP) and provides support to local domestic violence prevention groups and other regional support services. In addition to local projects, DCI has also collaborated with other charities in delivering projects around the world in Indonesia, Cambodia, Nepal, and the Congo.
Goals: To help people in need to reach their potential as our expression of love and care for others and gratitude for the gifts we have been given. Building bridges between people who care and people who need. Help those in distress or severe disadvantage. Support regional communities in Australia and globally. Provide charitable services, facilities and safe spaces through social enterprises and public donations. Collaborate widely, supporting other charities and fostering donors’ trust through professionalism and transparency.
Results: Over the last five years, DCI has hosted thousands of people at Sine Cera Rainforest Retreat and provided charity or family related discounts to 60% of those guests. It has raised over AUD80,000 for local and overseas projects.
Resources: https://dharmacare.org.au/ and www.sinecera.org.au/