Shamshir

Currently Active at an International Level

At the Shamshir Foundation, we believe in creating a more inclusive world—one where every individual, regardless of ability, has the opportunity to pursue their passions and talents. With that vision in mind, we proudly launched “Spark Our Sport“, an initiative dedicated to raising awareness, support, and funds for blind cricket in Australia and beyond.

Spark Our Sport is more than just a campaign—it’s a movement. Through this program, we aim to spotlight the incredible talent and determination of visually impaired cricketers, break down barriers to participation, and provide the resources necessary for these athletes to thrive. From hosting community events and awareness drives to collaborating with local sports clubs and schools, every step we take is designed to foster inclusivity, encourage participation, and build visibility for blind cricket.

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Cricket Beyond Sight

Cricket Beyond Sight is not just a tournament—it’s a transformative platform designed to break barriers, create opportunities, and provide a holistic approach to the development of visually impaired cricketers. Our mission is to go beyond the boundaries of a traditional sporting event and focus on nurturing talent, building athlete profiles, and opening pathways for future professional opportunities in sports.

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Founder of SHAMSHIR, that seeks to break the social stigma around difficult topics through sensitive discussion, Saru Rana internationally launched a project to educate children about bullying and abuse, and is now part of an international campaign aimed at bringing greater safety and beauty to multicultural communities.
Saru arrived Australia in the year 2009 as a student. Born to a Muslim mother, Sikh father and married to an Australian, Saru blooms in her secularism from her very own family – breaking all cultural barriers.
A media professional as the Head of ‘The Indian Sun’ – Adelaide edition, and a women’s rights activist, Saru Rana has also been integral in recruiting girls to become an equal part of the Woolworths cricket blast initiative at Northfield registering over 700 multicultural children to play cricket. With a focus on gender equality in sports Saru had recently formed the first African Girls Cricket Team in South Australia.
She advocates for women’s involvement in sports and is the first Female captain of Team India in the Nations Cup Festival organised by SANFL. Saru is appointed as the first ever Indian Australian female to be a committee member for Multicultural Cricket Advisory Committee of South Australia (MCACSA) and a Multicultural Community Ambassador 2019 for SANFL. She is also a Community Ambassador at Catherine House – Support for Women Experiencing Homelessness and is considered to be the flag bearer of multiculturalism, gender equality and a Winifred in knitting together diverse communities.
She had been awarded with Governor’s Multicultural Award 2018, Pride of Australia 2019, Irene Bell Award 2020 and Irene Krastev Award 2020.
Currently residing in Adelaide, Saru, closely works with and for victims of any form of domestic violence and is very well acquainted in various state based associations that stand for similar social causes.

Saru, has also been involved in various charity projects that support needy students and new migrants to initiate fundraisers to support them financially. Saru Rana, is a well-known name in the community for all the good she has ever done and promises to keep doing.

Born & brought up in a sikh family, Shamsheer is an adept academician, administrator, and philanthropist with over 15 years of teaching and administrative experience, who has worked in multiple roles with leading corporates and holds her head high owing to
the social change she has brought is now looking forward to putting her skills and expertise into use in collaboration with the Government of India

SHAMSHIR, nationally and Internationally, till date has stood up for causes like- Family and Domestic Violence, Sexual Abuse and Assault against Women and Children. SHAMSHIR’s initiatives such as The Dark Campaign, Mini Me Project for kids, WOW – Women of Wondrous Worth, Open Shutters and Sending Out Strength are aimed to reflect on the damage(s) that these social evils have on not only women but men, children, families and communities as a whole.

SHAMSHIR has successfully voiced for ‘Gender Equality’ by connecting young girls and women to sports such as Cricket through SACA (South Australian Cricket Association) and Footy via SANFL (South Australian National Football League).

Shamsheer’s Offering to the Society

Worked for various immigrants in Australia to know about their rights and
helped them to gain equality.
Successfully worked with the Government of Australia to enhance inclusion and diversity as per culturally appropriate practices in supporting and strengthening Indian communities Australia wide.
Filled the gap between the different cultures and broke the language barriers
to bring reform. Conducted multiple workshops in India for young children and women to make them aware of their rights and provided them with knowledge regarding their safety and societal misconduct.
Conducted workshops to keep the young generation away from drugs. Helped various children, men, and women from getting exploited in the foreign land. Created awareness of Breast cancer and organized multiple marathons for women’s safety.

Shamshir
shamshirfoundation@hotmail.com

SHAMSHIR is a Human Rights Campaign initially based in Adelaide, South Australia from 2009, and spreading it wings since then. As a multi-faceted group that has and will continue to strive to work for diverse social causes in one way or the other.

SHAMSHIR, nationally and internationally, till date has stood up for causes like- Family and Domestic Violence, Sexual Abuse and Assault against Women and Children.

SHAMSHIR’s initiatives such as The Dark Campaign, Mini Me Project for kids, WOW – Women of Wondrous Worth, Open Shutters and Sending Out Strength are aimed to reflect on the damage(s) that these social evils have on not only women but men, children, families and communities as a whole.

In addition, Team SHAMSHIR has successfully voiced for ‘Gender Equality’ by connecting young girls and women to sports such as Cricket through SACA (South Australian Cricket Association) and Footy via SANFL (South Australian National Football League).

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