Tag: abandoned senior citizens
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Second Chance Foundation: hope for India’s forgotten elders
AMIDST the fast pace of urban India are the voices of the marginalized. It is for these marginalized, specifically abandoned elders, that Second Chance Foundation emerges as a source of hope. This NGO for abandoned and homeless seniors rescues and cares for those who have been left with no home or support; people who are…
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SENEH: a top 10 NGO in Assam rescuing homeless women from the streets
BHAVADA Devi Memorial Philanthropic Trust – SENEH is a top 10 NGO in Assam that is a source of inspiration and hope for one of the most underprivileged and deprived segments of society – particularly elderly women who are destitute and homeless. SENEH was founded by Group Captain AC Barua, a distinguished former Air Force…
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Gandhibhavan International Trust: a compassionate NGO for old age people in Kerala
IN the heart of Kollam in Kerala stands Gandhibhavan International Trust, an NGO for old age people that rescues and cares for the abandoned elderly who find themselves destitute and alone on the streets. Founded by Dr. Ponalur Somarajan in 2002, this NGO for old age people has become a haven for thousands of elderly…
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3 monthly missions that need your love this Valentine’s Day
VALENTINE’S Day is synonymous with love. More to the point, the expression of love to people in our lives through gift giving or making someone’s day better with something we think they will appreciate. There are many forms of love and many groups of people we ought to show love toward. This Valentine’s Day, our…
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Sarthak Prayas: an NGO for senior citizens that provides a compassionate lifeline
IN a world that often seems to prioritize the young and active, the plight of abandoned elderly individuals often goes unnoticed. Sarthak Prayas is Delhi-based NGO for senior citizens founded by the compassionate and driven Harsh Arora. Sarthak Prayas stands as a lighthouse for the frail and neglected senior citizens who have been discarded by…
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SENEH: an ex-Air Force Captain’s NGO for senior citizens abandoned on the streets
IN the northeastern region of India nestled in the serene landscapes of Assam, Group Captain A.C. Barua has dedicated his life to an extraordinary mission – rescuing abandoned and abused elderly women and providing them with a home brimming with love and hope. This mission is embodied by an NGO for senior citizens called Bhavada…
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Jeevan Anand Sanstha: an old age home on a mission
IN a world that often seems to move at a relentless pace, it is easy to overlook the plight of those who have traversed the many seasons of life and are left to face their twilight years alone and abandoned without an old age home. Sandip Parab, a compassionate individual with an unwavering commitment to…
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Dignity Foundation: empowering senior citizens
IN an era marked by rapid urbanization and changing family structures, Dignity Foundation addresses the issue of the well-being of senior citizens who often faces neglect. Dignity Foundation, an NGO dedicated to enhancing the lives of senior citizens, has emerged as a leading organization of hope for elderly individuals in six major Indian cities –…
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Friendship Day: 5 NGOs you can be a friend to
FRIENDS are people who can be relied on to help in times of need. People around the world suffer everyday from circumstances such as poverty, hunger, abandonment, abuse, exploitation and the lack of access to their basic rights. When this happens, they rely on people to step forward and help lift them out of desperation.…
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SHEOWS: the NGO that rescues abused senior citizens
“I cannot watch this.” “In tears.” “Respect your elders.” THIS is what people had to say after they caught a glimpse of the abuse that senior citizens endured in this heartbreaking video which captures the work of SHEOWS, an NGO in Delhi that rescues old people who have been abandoned by their families. Senior citizens…
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5 NGOs to support on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
WORLD Elder Abuse Awareness Day is observed each year on June 15th to examine the issue of violence against older persons. In India, there are over 104 million senior citizens, and that population is expected to increase. Many of these seniors are victims of elder abuse and are neglected and abandoned by their own families.…
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Share and Care: On a mission to rescue abandoned elderly
ELDERLY people across India have many struggles and challenges. Failing health, running out of money and being unable to keep up with the fast-paced and changing world around them. India has more than 104 million senior citizens (ages 60 and above). While many elderly parents find ways to deal with these changes, what is impossible…
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Abhoy Mission: a unique home for abandoned elders and disabled children
THE Abhoy Mission Ashram is unique. It brings together two disadvantaged groups of people and allows them to find the answer to their loneliness – in each other. Most of the elderly in the ashram are old women who have been mistreated by their own family members. Sharing the premises with them are children with…
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How a 19-year-old stood up for the homeless elderly
ACROSS the cities of India, near temples, railway stations, or government hospitals, it is not uncommon to witness the disheartening sight of frail and homeless elderly people without any support. Despite its widespread occurrence, the plight of these elderly persons often goes unnoticed, resulting in homelessness, neglect, and a lack of access to necessities and…
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Global Day of Parents: NGOs supporting abandoned parents
RIGHT from nurturing babies in the womb, parents worldwide spend most of their time caring for their children. Parents are responsible for their children’s nutritional, educational and social-emotional growth and development. In raising children, parents shape who that individual will be and what they will accomplish. Parenting is an important job that often requires additional…
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How Group Captain AC Barua helps abandoned elderly
THE story of Group Captain Atul Chandra Barua, 80, is one of pure compassion and love. He is fondly called ‘Deuta‘ (meaning father in Assamese) by the residents of Seneh, run by Bhavada Devi Memorial Philanthropic Trust, one of the top NGOs in Guwahati for abandoned elderly women. Group Captain Barua has dedicated his life…
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Elder Abuse: Social evil amidst the pandemic
RAGHAV, a 66-year-old retired government employee, now lives in an elderly care home in Faridabad, Haryana. Raghav says that his son and daughter-in-law saw him as a burden and refused to care for him. In another case of elder abuse from Bhiwani in Haryana, 55-year-old Parvati Devi tried to end her life by jumping into…