Coronaviruses are a family of viruses that can cause infections such as the common cold, severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), and Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS). In 2019, coronavirus was identified in China as the cause of a disease outbreak. According to research, 60 years and above, with medical…Read More
As India continues to fight against the pandemic, elders are struggling to survive. HelpAge India is reaching out to the elders, homeless, migrant workers and daily wage earners who are having a hard time and are the worst hit. HelpAge India is distributing Free Meals for Survival to elders and their community in…Read More
The fisherman’s living in Vizhinjam, are the most marginalized group in Kerala. Vizhinjam village comprises of five wards and Fishing is their main source of livelihood. Fishing is a seasonal trade and therefore the income is not regular. With the nationwide lockdown due to COVID-19, the livelihood of these people …Read More
Worker’s Day was first celebrated in Chicago on May 1st, 1886, which spread to other parts of the world and now it is marked internationally and celebrated globally. The day was marked remembering the Haymarket Affair, which happened in Chicago, the United Sates on 1st May, 1886, and is marked with celebrations,…Read More
As the world fight against COVID-19, elders are the most vulnerable. Since elders are at a higher risk of getting infected, families and caregivers are taking precautions to keep elders safe as a result, most elders find themselves isolated, especially the ones that are living alone. Due to COVID-19, people are asked…Read More