Rahibai Soma Popere, aged 53 years living in Kombhalne village at Ahmednagar, Maharashtra was one of the chosen women for the inspiring Nari Shakti Award by Government of India. She was married at the age of 13 years and settled in same village. She has not received any formal education from school in her childhood…Read More
“Age does not protect you from love, but love protects you from age” – Jeanne Moreau
by HelpAge India February 13, 2019 1 comments Media CentreValentine’s Day is celebrated on 14th February, across the world every year. The day is named after Saint Valentine or celebrated as the Feast of Saint Valentine. It celebrates his efforts in recognizing and encouraging love between people, companions, even those forbidden by society. On this day of love people…Read More
“A good conscience is a continual Christmas.” – Benjamin Franklin
by HelpAge India December 21, 2018 0 comments Media CentreChristmas is a time of cheer. A time of giving and sharing but most of all, it's a time of year when you forget about everything and spend time with your children, friends, and parents. There is nothing more joyful and heartwarming than spending quality time with people you love, curling up in blankets with a hot cup…Read More
A 20-year HelpAge India’s intern from Yes Foundation Fellows Network, narrates her bottled up memories in this heart-warming blog. Read Amaya Philips’ story. I don't know how many sleepless nights my Appa might have spent drenched in sweat from heat and worries, while I slept soundly as a little girl. Only when …Read More
How a HelpAge India Intern Used Instagram Stories to Fight Elder Abuse
by Ankita Arora June 13, 2018 2 comments Media CentreI’m going to tell you a little story that I heard about a week and a half ago. A story of a mother, just like mine and your’s. This summer of 2018, I’ve joined an organisation called HelpAge India, working to empower the disadvantaged elderly. On the very first day of my internship, I thought to myself of how …Read More