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

As India fights against COVID-19, elders are at a higher risk of getting infected. The entire country is under lockdown, work has stopped, and people are struggling to survive, especially the elders. HelpAge India is providing meals, dry rations and medicines to disadvantaged elders, migrant workers and daily wage…Read More

It was a hot sunny noon on 3rd April 2020 when I joined our HelpAge India team for the food distribution in a local Delhi slum – Rangpur Pahari. As we took a sharp turn from the main road off Vasant Kunj, amidst the dust storm kicked up by our Mobile Healthcare Unit (MHU) on the kutcha road, we could see temporary…Read More