Tag: homeless elderly
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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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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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Lend a hand to this NGO for senior citizens who takes in and comforts the abused
SAINT Hardyal Educational and Orphans Welfare Society is an NGO for senior citizens that has been a refuge for the elderly population abandoned on the harsh streets of Delhi. Over the past two decades, SHEOWS has rescued more than 10,000 elderly individuals, providing them with not just shelter but holistic care and support. The Guru…
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5 human rights NGOs fighting for people’s rights
SUPPORTING a human rights NGO is an effective way to help people across the country gain access to their basic rights. Human Rights Day is observed annually on December 10th and commemorates the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948. It serves as a reminder of the essential principles that underpin the…
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Meet the NGO for old age people in need
AN NGO for old age people in desperate need is Jeevan Anand Sanstha, an organization that takes abandoned and elderly people out of their place of despair and places them in comfort and safety. In a world that often rushes forward at a relentless pace, there exists a silent, forgotten population – the elderly, left…
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Caring for the elderly in India: addressing challenges and shaping a brighter future
ELDERLY people in India are undergoing a significant demographic shift. As the population grows and life expectancy increases, so too does the number of elderly individuals in the country. While this demographic change brings with it opportunities for wisdom and experience to enrich society, it also presents numerous challenges. This article looks at the increasing…
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Celebrating International Day for Older Persons
INTERNATIONAL Day for Older Persons, observed annually on October 1st, is a day dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the contributions of older people in society. It is also an occasion to raise awareness about the issues and challenges they face and promote their well-being. In India, this day holds significant importance as the country is…
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Mitti Cafe: an NGO in Bangalore making a difference!
MITTI Cafe is an NGO in Bangalore that is more than just a chain of cafes; it is a source of hope, inclusion and empowerment for adults with physical and intellectual disabilities in India. Founded by the determined Ayesha Alam, this remarkable NGO in Bangalore has not only revolutionized the way we perceive disability but…
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What’s the opposite of peace?
PEACE brings to mind images of pure happiness, comfort, good health, laughter and safety. It is the ideal which we all strive to create in our families, communities and nations. But in a moment, we can lose our peace through conflict, health complications or the death of a loved one. While we dread such moments…
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Agewell Foundation: empowering and uplifting older people
AGEWELL Foundation provides an effective solution in a world where the demographic landscape is rapidly changing and the needs and rights of older adults often take a back seat. It is in this context that Agewell Foundation, a not-for-profit organization founded in 1999, has emerged as a source of support for the elderly population in…
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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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Apna Ghar Ashram residential homes for the destitute
APNA Ghar Ashram is driven by compassion, empathy and a desire to provide solace to those who have been abandoned by society. Apna Ghar Ashram, an NGO, is a haven for the homeless and destitute, offering a lifeline to those living on the fringes of society. This blog explores the remarkable work of Apna Ghar…
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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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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…