ISKCON South Africa Annual Report - 2014 | Page 28

2 1 Sandton was opened and started fully functioning in August 2013. The centre with its beautiful overarching trees, thatched roofs and genteel atmosphere capture all those who enter. The primary function of the institution is to create an all-inclusive, holistic environment of performing arts and educational training in Vedic theology and its application in a modern day setting. Each month we see an increase in membership, a more active congregation and a heightened increased in preaching. To date, we have achieved the following: Food for Life: distributed 150 000 plates of Prasadam in 10 months to schools, orphanages and old-age homes. ISKCON Sandton distributes fresh Prasadam to 7 of 22 schools in Alexandra with the aim of feeding all 22 schools daily. Book distribution: distributed over 5000 books and received 100 Back to Godhead magazine subscribers. Communication: Database has over 1000 subscribers and over 3300 Facebook friends that receive feeds weekly. Sri Sri Radha Shyamasundar ISKCON Sandton Contact [email protected]   11,  11th  Avenue,  Rivonia,  Sandton   For many years prior to the opening of ISKCON Sandton, efforts were made to open a centre in the Northern suburbs of Johannesburg that would cater to a multi-national and multi-cultural diaspora who have not had exposure to the mercy of His Divine Grace A.C Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada via His International Society for Krishna Consciousness. By His mercy, ISKCON University Preaching: ISKCON Sandton is the home of Bhakti Yoga Society (BYS). Within the past year membership has increased tremendously. The University of W ]