About us

Helpless Animals Life Project (HALP)

Helpless Animals Life Project, Inc. (HALP) performs this activity directly at its facility in Rajasthan, India. This activity is funded entirely by donations from the community and by supporters of this cause. This activity is entirely charitable, relying solely on the efforts of its members and the donations of its supporters, and serves to enhance our cause as this activity fulfills a critical need of the most helpless animals and prevents them from further suffering. We provide nutritious food and clean water, veterinary care and shelter to animals that are sick, injured, or abandoned animals.

Our Founder : Shri Bhawanishanker Oza

Helpless Animals Life Project (H.A.L.P.) is a charitable organization registered in Canada with Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) as a non-profit organization and in the USA as an IRS designated 501(c)(3) organization. It was founded by the award-winning Chef Oza of the Himalaya Dining Room in Windsor, ON Canada in 1978 as a result of several severe droughts that affected Rajasthan and many of the animals that live there. HALP is run by caring and dedicated professionals who devote their time and money to the care of neglected, stray, and diseased animals including dogs, cats, birds, and cows in Rajasthan, India. HALP provides food, water, shelter, veterinarian care and vaccination to the animals we take in, and 100% of the donations are used for the care of animals with no compensation to any of the directors.

Chef Oza was born in Bisalpur, Rajasthan in a conservative Shrimali Brahmin family. He started cooking to help his father and his siblings at the age of five. Chef Oza started his illustrious career as an instructor at the famous Institute of Hotel Management Catering Technology & Applied Nutrition College in Mumbai, India. From here he immigrated to London, UK in 1958 and then to Canada in 1963. He was world renowned for his Indian and French cuisine. During his lifetime, Chef Oza has cooked for famous dignitaries like Smt. Indira Gandhi, Shri Morarji Desai, Mr. Idi Amin, famous athletes, musicians, and more.

Chef Oza’s passion to save the helpless animals was untiring and he dedicated his life to serve the animals. His vision continues to motivate the younger generations.

Dr. Mahavir Oza

I was introduced to the lifelong commitment of serving cows at a very early age. My father Shri Bhawanishankerji Oza introduced me to the importance of the native Indian breed of cows and its role in one’s spiritual development. Working to improve the lives of these innocent, abandoned animals, solidified my commitment to serve and sustain a full-fledged Gaushala. I strongly believe in building and expanding programs and services that keep people and pets together while strengthening the human-animals bond. Most importantly, I love to see the staff and volunteers succeed. The staff and volunteers are the backbone of any organization, and without them, the organization cannot succeed.

Dr. Mahavir Oza

President

Dr. Vaijanthi Oza

I was blessed with parents that were kind, loving and caring to humans and animals alike. My mother, Chandanji Joshi, unconditionally loved and served animals, and my father, Shri Baijnathji Joshi, supported and endorsed several charities. I was also privileged to marry my husband, who supported my passion for education and providing care for helpless animals. His philanthropic work to save cows in India fueled my passion even further. My unique background of law and science, has given me a platform to apply the knowledge on how animals welfare organizations could be effectively run while making a larger impact and saving more lives. My favorite part of this job is getting to know our inspirational supporters — many of whom have been with Helpless Animals Life Project for decades.

Dr. Vaijanthi Oza

Vice-President

Dr. Dev Oza

As long as I can remember, I’ve been interested in animals. As a kid, I used to see my grandpa and dad lovingly spending all their free time devoting to serve cows. I was lucky enough to travel and see these animals for myself. I was intrigued to see and experience life on the farm with all the animals. Cows had feelings and personalities of their own, but few people seemed to care. I made a commitment along with my parents to support, nurture and protect these innocent, loving animals! We know the future holds lots of exciting developments and no doubt a few challenges for these beloved and sacred animals, and we hope you'll be right there with us to support them!

Dr. Dev Oza

Administrator

Fodder

Fresh fodder is grown on our premises for more than 400 cows.