GOPIO Background
ABOUT GOPIO- GOPIO SYDNEY NORTH WEST (AUSTRALIA)
The Global Organization of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO) Sydney North West welcomes you to GOPIO’s international network of people of Indian origin (PIO). GOPIO was founded at the First Global Convention of People of Indian Origin in New York in 1989. The initial thrust of GOPIO was fighting human rights violation of people of Indian origin. Although this has been improved in the last one decade, human rights violations continue to be a major issue for PIOs living outside India. GOPIO has now set its priorities in pooling our resources, both financial and professional, for the benefit of PIOs, the countries they come from and India. Toward this goal we welcome you to join in this international effort.
An unofficial estimate of the total number of people of Indian origin living outside India is about 25 million people. Whether they come from Africa, Asia, the Americas, Australia, the Caribbean or Europe, they are Indians in body and spirit. Almost all of them maintain their Indian cultural traditions and values. They seem to have meaningfully integrated in their countries without losing their ethnic identity. To have a better understanding of our communities in different parts of the world, it is essential to know and share the history of the migration as well as their experiences in various countries.
With over 25 million people of Indian origin living outside India, a new global community of Indian origin has been developed. Most of the people of Indian origin have become highly successful in business and the profession. If their professional expertise and financial resources are to be pooled together, it will benefit not only people of Indian origin but also their countries and India. In addition, people of Indian origin could assume a new role in providing help in case of crisis to their communities around the world. India Associations worldwide have been doing a great job in providing community service to our communities and to project a good image of India and the countries they live in.
OUR VISION
To bring people of Indian origin together to promote their professional, cultural and social interests with a view to realising their maximum potential in service of Global peace, prosperity, happiness and compassion.
OUR MISSION
GOPIO Sydney North West chapter provides:
- a platform for the people of Indian origin to network together for mutual development and advancement.
- Promote the common cultural heritage and legacy of Indians in Australia and abroad.
- Contribute to global peace, prosperity, happiness and compassion.
OUR THOUGHTS
People – An organisation is nothing more or less than the people who make it up.
Working – This is about effort and smart work. We all have a task to do. We are here to provide value to our communities where we work.
Together – Every organization has forces that try to divide and reduce the impact of the total. The more we can pull together, share knowledge, the stronger we will be.
One – We have a shared destiny. We will succeed or fail together. This is a powerful concept. It can make us more efficient and competitive. For example, having a leak in a boat and not helping each other bail out the water is not a successful strategy. Looking for common solutions to problems, sharing facilities, sharing services, are all part of being “One.”
Global – If we are to compete effectively, we will be a global organisation. Our team will reflect global backgrounds and global experience.
Organisation – An organisation is a cohesive, inclusive institution. The dictionary uses words like “assemblage,” “fellowship.”