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Ageing is an irreversible biological phenomenon. It is the survival of a growing number of people completing their traditional adult roles.
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Persons above sixty years of age are classified as aged persons, though the age limit is irrelevant due to increased life expectancy in India.
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A silent revolution has occurred in the last 100 years. It is about the growth of life expectancy. All over the world life expectancy has risen, leading to a sharp rise in the number of Older Persons.
In India life expectancy has gone up from 20 years in the beginning of the 20th century to 62 years today. Better medical care and low fertility have made the elderly the fastest growing section of society.
About HelpAge India |
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A registered national level voluntary organisation. |
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A secular, apolitical, non-profit and a non-governmental organisation. |
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Registered under the Societies' Registration Act, 1860, in 1978
(Regn. No. S/9270) |
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HelpAge India’s mission is to work for the cause and care of disadvantaged Older Persons, in order to improve the quality of their lives. |
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The aims& objectives of HelpAge are:
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To foster the welfare of the aged in India especially the needy aged |
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To raise funds for projects which assist the elderly irrespective of cast or creed |
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To create in the younger generation and in society an awareness about the problems of the elderly in India today |
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HelpAge India focuses on improved access to health and eye care facilities, community-based services, and livelihood support for the elderly. In addition, it also supports programmes like old age homes and day care centres and the Adopt-A-Grandparent scheme.
Over the years HelpAge India has changed its orientation from implementing welfare projects to those that focus on development. It now lays stress on income-generation and micro-credit projects that enable the participation of Older Persons in the mainstream of society.
Furthermore, HelpAge India acts as the voice of the elderly and promotes their cause with the central and state governments. It is our endeavor to influence decision-makers to formulate policy that is beneficial to the elderly.
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HelpAge India touches the lives of 15 lakh elders through its services every year. This is possible through the funds raised through, individuals, corporates, institutions, trusts and partner organizations.
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HelpAge India is one of the founding members of HelpAge International, a high profile body having 97 member countries representing the cause of the elderly at the United Nations. |
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It is closely associated with Help the Aged, UK. |
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It has received a special testimonial from the United Nations for "Dedicated service in support of the United Nations Programme on Ageing". |
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HelpAge India is also a full member of the International Federation on Ageing. |
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HelpAge is privileged to partner corporate, individuals and civil society organizations that have extended their help to make the life of so many older people a better one. More and more concerned citizens are coming forward to strengthen our hands and contribute for the cause.
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HelpAge India has 33 offices across India. For a complete list of all offices, Click here
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HelpAge India offers exclusive greeting cards and gifts for purchase. You can order these products online. All proceedings from the sales of these cards and gifts are used to help the Indian elderly. You can even customize them. The customized cards provide you with the facility to get your messages and logos printed on it. For further communication, you can contact HelpAge India at the address given below.
C-14 Qutab Institutional Area
New Delhi – 110016
Ph: +91-11-41688955-56
Fax: +91-11-26852916
E-mail: headoffice@helpageindia.org
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HelpAge India regularly publishes journals and newsletters to keep all its stake holders informed about its activities. To know more about the publications of HelpAge, Click here
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