Sponsor living and medical expenses of a destitute and abandoned senior citizen

Impact

Life had deal Lakshmi a hard hand. **She was widowed at a very young age. She raised her son by working as a maid in several houses.** She earned very little and struggled hard to raise her son. When he grew up, she found him a wife. She had a hope that he would start earning and she could finally rest. He went to Mumbai to find work. However, he never came back. She lodged a missing complaint in Mumbai. The family never found out if he went missing or abandoned them. With her son missing, her troubles increased. **She was over 70 years old but went back to working as a maid in homes.** She was very weak, but she used to go to work to earn a square meal for herself and her unemployed daughter-in-law. **Her daughter-in-law began torturing her regularly. She would verbally and physically abuse her.** Lakshmi Bai became depressed and fell ill frequently because of age and abuse. At last the neighbors took pity on Lakshmi. They decided to rescue her from her torture at the hands of her daughter-in-law. An elderly neighbor having heard of Priyadarshini Seva Mandal called the organization. He informed them about the sad plight of Lakshmi Bai.** Lady Volunteers from Priyadarshini Seva Mandal reached the area where Lakshmi stayed. They and brought her to the home.** Within a short time, Lakshmi recovered from her depression. She now lives a peaceful life with no need to work. **Priyadarshini Seva Mandali runs a Home called NEST for the abandoned elderly senior citizens. Their kin abandons them or deserted by their children because of poverty or serious illnesses.** Now, Lakshmi bai has a good quality of life, nutritious meals, decent clothes, and toiletries. She even receives regular medical checkups, medicines, and medical treatment whenever required. Lakshmi finally a place she could call home at the NEST. The residents at NEST are now her family. They share their joys, sorrows and all their experiences in their lives. **Without the support and care of Priyadarshini Seva Mandali, Lakshmi would have spent her old age going through abuse. The home has given her a new life and hope in her golden years.** **You can also help poor destitute seniors get a safe shelter and medical care that they deserve. You can donate so that they can get the support with which they can live their golden years in peace. You can give with confidence because every program listed is [GIVEASSURED](https://www.giveindia.org/giveassured).**

About The Program

Priyadarshini Seva Mandali runs a NEST, a home for the destitute, homeless senior citizens who have been abandoned by their families. This was started in 2012. One unit of donation to this program covers the medical expenses, the salary of the caretaker and cleaning staff as well as rent of the home and admin expenses for one person for a month The residents are well cared for by the staff. They are provided with free accommodation, medical expenses, and food. While most of them are too old to take on regular work, some of them keep themselves busy by making cotton wicks and paper covers. These senior citizens are provided with breakfast, lunch, and dinner. An in-house doctor and medical facilities take care of the healthcare requirements. The home can accommodate 20 -25 residents. The minimum age of senior citizens living in the center is 60. When you donate to the program, you will help abandoned senior citizens get access to three meals in their golden years.

About The NGO

Priyadarshini Seva Mandali (PSM) commenced its journey on 27th April, 1991 with the aim to provide a platform for the unprivileged ones. The organisation is registered under A.P Fasli Telangana Society registration Act 1350 F.The organisation currently works with the grassroot level of the society in order to bring them back to the mainstream of life. They work in 5 revenue mandals in Khammam district, with headquarters in Khammam. Initially they started with a small group of people. However, with time, several like minded people joined them and became a wonderful part of their journey, contributing precious time in shaping the dream of a beautiful nation. They are focused on facilitating community organization and women empowerment that leads to sustainable development of the society.By means of several projects, PSM reached the poor through numerous programs like Women Empowerment, Non-pest Management, Livelihood programs, Nutrition and Medical support to HIV/AIDS effected/ infected Children, HIV/AIDS Awareness camps, PPTCT center for HIV/AIDS pregnant women and mid day meal program to destitute senior citizens.Priyadarshini Seva Mandali organizes Nutrition & Medical support to HIV children, serving mid day meals to 45-50 destitute senior citizens in Khammam. They now also have a home for the destitute senior citizens.