Dino Ravjee
President
Leading the movement and upholding its founding values of seva, dignity, and service to families in need.
The People
Meet Our Team
The leaders and members whose selfless service has carried Jyoti Jivanam forward for 25 years.
Executive Committee
Morgan Gounden
Vice President
Supporting executive leadership and the delivery of food relief programmes across our communities.
Raj Authbehari
Treasurer
Stewarding donations and resources so every contribution directly supports our hamper distribution mission.
Rani Jayarajh
Secretary
Coordinating administration and communications for the executive committee and wider membership.
Founder & Founding Members
Dr. Prithy Ramlachan
Honorary President & Founder
Founded Jyoti Jivanam in 2000, beginning with 100 food hampers at Spar in Newlands West and inspiring 25 years of service.
Mr. Ajaicoomar Singh
Founding Member
Helped establish the movement in 2000, drafted the constitution, and supported its growth across Durban and beyond.
Sageran Govender
Founding Member
Joined at inception to mobilise youth and community support for the movement's early hamper drives.
Durban South Division
Vinod Naidoo
Durban South President
Leads the Durban South division, coordinating large-scale hamper packing and distribution in the southern region.
Members
Saras Bhanjan
Former President
Former president whose leadership helped ensure successful food hamper drives for families across our communities.
Yasheen Authbehari
Member
Has served the movement for over two decades, helping deliver hope through food hamper distribution.
Maureen Maharaj
Member
Involved with Jyoti Jivanam since inception, supporting its growth and community outreach over 25 years.
Roy Singh
Member
Long-serving member who has helped shape the organisation's mission to serve the poor and destitute.
Roy Nursayhe
Member
Involved since 2000, witnessing the movement grow from 70 hampers to thousands distributed each year.
In Memoriam
Honoured Departed Members
We honour those whose dedication and selfless service remain an enduring source of inspiration. Though they are no longer with us, their light still shines in every family we help.
Nundraj Deonarain
02.07.1932 – 12.04.2014
Rishi Maharaj
19.09.1958 – 01.07.2008
Amrit Pahlad
14.09.1958 – 14.07.2020
Shamina Panday
13.10.1959 – 16.06.2020
Mr Venugopal Naicker Dan
22.05.1947 – 25.07.2020
Rundheer Singh (Johnny)
01.05.1940 – 07.2015
Ringa Ramsamy
1953 – 2022
Perumal Subramony (Vishnu)
21.10.1962 – 09.02.2023
Satish Mohan (Babloo)
10.07.1967 – 13.08.2021
Dishay Ravjee
14.12.1983 – 21.08.2021
Thangevelu Naidoo (Joe)
20.08.1945 – 06.07.2017
Mogambary Naidoo
14.09.1937 – 20.05.2025
Lucky Singh
23.09.1946 – 06.04.2018
Nishi Nursayhe
29.01.1962 – 15.10.2016
Hansraj Ramlachan (Bones)
10.12.1954 – 14.01.2010
Lorraine Sukdeo
31.07.1974 – 01.07.2025
Together We Serve
Our Community of Volunteers
Behind every hamper is a family of dedicated volunteers whose selfless service keeps the movement alive.