Empowering Senior Citizens: Agewell Foundation Vision and Recognition

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About Agewell Foundation An NGO established in the year 1999 Dedicated towards the welfare of senior citizens across the country Assists senior citizens to move surely but steadily from helplessness and self pity towards confidence, respect and mutual caring Agewell volunteer teams include professionals, senior bureaucrats, university professors, artists, writers, judges & all those people who sincerely feel and work for the cause

Vision & Goals Vision Agewell Foundation is committed to make a coordinated effort with compassion and understanding to transform social attitudes towards senior citizens. The effort is to create the infrastructure to empower every older person. Goals Agewell has been set up to initiate better interaction between the generations. It endeavors to: Bring about a change in perceptions about Old Age Initiate steps towards senior citizens friendly environment Evolve a sense of moral and social responsibility towards senior citizens Advocate for the needs and rights of senior citizens Extend a helping hand to senior citizens wherever required

Recognition International Special Consultative Status with Economic & Social Council (ECOSOC), United Nations (first NGO from South-Asian countries in Ageing sector with ECOSOC) Associated with UN DPI (United Nations- Department of Public Information) Accredited to the UN Open-Ended Working Group on Ageing (OEWGA) in 2011 Presented papers on Poverty Eradication at 2012 Annual Ministerial Review of UN ECOSOC High level Segment Panelist at Second Working Session of Open Ended Working Group on Ageing at United Nations in August 2011 & Participated in all nine sessions of OEWGA at United Nations since 2011 at United Nations Headquarters in New York, USA Participated as an Expert in Asia-Pacific Regional Expert Meeting on Long-Term care for Older Persons at Shanghai, China in December 2013 Participated in 58th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women at United Nations Headquarters in New York, USA, March, 2014 Regional Expert Forum on Integrated Care for Elderly, Nanjing, China, March 2017. Preparatory Regional Expert Meeting: Third Regional Review of the Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing, June 2017, Bangkok

Recognition National Level Government of India Represented Indian delegation to Second World Assembly on Ageing, Madrid, Spain in 2002 Represented Indian delegation to intl. Workshop on Ageing, Tokyo in 2000 NITI Aayog, Govt. of India Empanelled with NGO-DARPAN, NITI Aayog, Govt. of India Member, Steering Committee on Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities and Social Welfare Groups for XII, XIth and Xth Five-Year Plans Member of the Consultative group on Social Justice & Empowerment Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment Member, Committee for Revision of the Scheme IPOP, 2011 Commissioned as the Secretariat of NCOP in 1999 Ministry of Human Resource Development, Member of Council of National Literacy Mission Authority Empanelment with National CSR Hub By Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS)

Recognition State Level - Govt. of NCT of Delhi - Department of Social Welfare Member of State Level Committee for Senior Citizens By Department of Social Welfare Member of Draft Committee for State Policy on senior citizens Non-government Sector Awarded with Vijaya Gujaral Award in 2001 for outstanding contribution for extending a helping hand to the senior citizens and their families Chunnilal Jindal Memorial Award for Social Service in 2012 International Alliance Global Action on Ageing (GAA), USA AARP (American Association of Retired People), USA Seniors Together in South Lanarkshire (formerly known as Better Government for Older People - BGOP) UK

The Elderly International Figures A demographic restructuring of the world populace is underway UN estimates for senior citizens (age 60+): Current population: 600 million, i.e. 10 % of the world population By 2050: Number to rise up to 2 billion The Economic Survey 2004 (age 65+): Year 2000: 45 million Year 2020: 76 million (growth rate 2.6% / annum)

The Elderly National Figures Senior Citizen Population Age Break up: Between 60 to 69 years Between 70 to 79 years 80+ years Senior Citizen (60+) Census Year 1991 - 57 million Year 2011 - 103 million Growth Rate Year 1901 5.1% Year 2001 6.8% Year 2016 8.9% - 63% - 26% - 11%

United Nations - Mandate United Nation Principles for Older People (Resolution No. 46/91) Older persons should remain integrated in society, participate actively in the formulation and implementation of policies that directly affect their well-being and share their knowledge and skills with younger generations. Older persons should be able to speak and develop opportunities for service to the community and serve as volunteers in positions appropriate to their interests and capabilities Older persons should be able to pursue opportunities for the full development of their potential

Our Presence 36 States & Union Territories of India 718 Districts Across India 7500+ Dedicated Volunteers & 80,000 Secondary volunteers 5.5 Million+ Senior Citizens assisted 5,100+ Self-help Groups 360,000+ Senior Citizens members of Self-help Groups

Agewell Volunteer Spread Rest of India 619 Haryana 117 West Bengal 305 Uttar Pradesh 503 Tamilnadu 358 Rajasthan 297 Orissa 501 Maharashtra 451 Madhya Pradesh 288 Kerala 514 Karnataka 247 Jharkhand 220 Gujarat 399 Bihar 479 Assam 454 Andhra Pradesh & Telangana 583 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700

Current Activities Healthcare Equipment Distribution among Destitute Elderly living in slums of Delhi & NCR To provide Wheelchairs, Walkers, Adult Diapers, Walking Sticks, etc. To assist ailing elderly to lead a comfortable life in old age Benefitted over 17000 destitute elderly over the years Distribution of Free Food Packets and other useful items among Destitute and Poor Elderly living in slums of Delhi & NCR To support daily food related needs of underprivileged elderly Distribution of food ration on monthly basis Benefitted over 1250 destitute elderly over the years

Current Activities Helpline & Redressal Services Agewell Helpline for senior citizens in Delhi Voluntary Activities Aadhar Nationwide Voluntary Action Network Research Activities Agewell Centre for Research & Advocacy for Needs & Rights of senior citizens Social Activities Share a Smile with Your Elders School Contact Program Agewell Family Membership Scheme Employment & Job Opportunities Agewell Employment Exchange for senior citizens

Current Activities Eklavya (Employment Exchange) An Intergenerational Initiative, as a gainful engagement for retired old persons To provide community involvement and to pursue opportunities for complete development of their potential Launched Home Tutors & Easy Accounts schemes as pilot projects in Delhi Initiated at district level through Agewell Consortium of volunteers spread across the country Over 45000 older persons registered so far Sahyog (Trauma Centre for older persons) Delhi s first Psychological Trauma Centre for older persons Equipped with qualified psychiatrist, doctors and trained counsellors Tie-up with renowned hospitals and medical research institutes

Current Activities Share the Warmth Campaign A special winter campaign of Agewell Foundation To protect destitute elderly from bone-chilling cold during winters During 2010-11 over 1 lac. pieces of woolens collected and distributed amongst over 30000 older persons During 2011-2012) over 3 lac pieces of woolens collected and distributed them amongst 100000 destitute & older persons During 2012-2013) 3 lac+ pieces of woolens, etc. collected and distributed them amongst 200000 destitute & older persons During 2013-2014) 2.5 lac+ pieces of woolens, etc. collected and distributed them amongst 150000 destitute & older persons Share the Warmth Campaign 2014-15 Collected 2.75 lac+ pieces of woolens, etc. and distribution amongst 175000 destitute & old persons Share the Warmth Campaign 2015-16 Collected and distributed 1.5 lac+ pieces of woolens Share the Warmth Campaign 2016-17 Collected and distributed 75000+ pieces of woolens, etc. Share the Warmth Campaign 2017-18 Collected and distributed 1,20,000+ pieces of woolens, etc. among 80000 destitute and elderly

Current Activities I Am Responsible Campaign A School Outreach Program in Collaboration with REC To sensitize school children towards needs of old people and energy & water conservation in Delhi-NCR through various mediums viz. Distribution of communication material (Booklet-cum-notebook, Stickers, etc.) among children Teachers workshops/ training programs Street plays/ songs/ painting competitions / debates Banners/Posters at schools Interactive dedicated website for the campaign Over 50000 school children across Delhi-NCR were contacted during the campaign Agewell Listening Post For providing elderly and alone a platform to share their feelings and lonely moments with dedicated counsellors / volunteers Qualified, experienced, and trained counsellors/volunteers

Current Activities Series of symposiums on Needs & Rights of older Persons Agewell Foundation organises Series of Symposiums cum-interactive sessions on Needs & Rights of Older Persons at India Habitat Centre, Delhi Organised 35 symposiums so far. Main issues of the symposiums include Social, medical, legal, financial & emotional Needs & Rights of older persons Re-Employment Opportunities for older persons Dementia & Respect for the Elderly Impact of Recession on Older Persons Role of Older Persons in Democratic Process Older Persons as Custodians of Heritage, Culture & Tradition Status of Older Persons in Minority Communities Interpersonal Relations in Old Age Curse of Elder Abuse Old Age : A Boon or A Curse Human Rights of Older Persons Perspectives & Status of Older Women Importance of Literature in Old Age

Current Activities Research activities 1. Study of Problems being faced by Older Persons 2. Assessment of Impact of Economic Slowdown on older persons 3. Study of Role of Older persons in Democratic Process 4. Study of Status of Older Persons in Minority Communities 5. Study of Bedridden & Older Patients of Delhi & NCR 6. Study on Status of Older Persons in Nuclear Families 7. Study on Isolation in Old Age 8. Study of Income & Expenditure Patterns of Older Persons 9. Wisdom of Old Age 10. Changing Mindset of Older Persons towards Legal Justice 11. Depression in old age 12. Human Rights of Older Persons in India 13. Status & Human Rights of Older Women in India 14. Impact Assessment of Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing 15. Legal Provisions & Practices in India 16. Comprehensive Study on Status of Older Persons in Delhi & NCR 17. Sense of Security among Older Persons & their Human Rights (in collab. with NHRC) 18. Perceptions towards Human Rights of Older Persons 19. Human Rights Of Older Persons: A Reality Check 20. Gender Discrimination Among Older Women In India 21. Human Rights of Elderly in India - A Critical Reflection on Social Development 22. Financial Status of Older People in India An Assessment 23. Changing Needs & Rights of Old People of India 24. Changing Income-Expenditure Pattern of Older Persons in India : An Assessment 25. Independence in Old Age with special focus on Long-term and Palliative Care in India

Current Activities Holistic Healthcare of Destitute Elderly in collaboration with Irish Aid to provide them required medical/ healthcare/relief material To ensure their health wellbeing and to create awareness about healthy and active old age Voluntary Network for Old Age Healthcare (Slums of Delhi & NCR) Voluntary Network Teams for Old Age Healthcare to create healthcare awareness in slum areas of Delhi & NCR Empower older persons to get proper low-cost or free of cost treatment, medicines, medical accessories for their diseases Health Care Training of Older Persons (Production and distribution of Health Care Training Manual in 7 major languages) In collaboration with Ford Foundation For Bedridden patients, Older Patients, their family members and Caregivers

Current Activities Digital Literacy Program for Older Persons For providing computer training to computer illiterate elderly (55+) in Delhi- NCR with financial support from Oracle To help retired elderly getting gainful engagement in old age To bridge the gap between generations Agewell Handicraft Unit For skill development training and empowerment of old people To assist senior artisans by providing opportunities for marketing of exclusiv handmade produce/ artifacts Agewell Squalor to Scholar project To provide educational / healthcare facilities to children belonging to poor families living in slums To empower children with strong fundamental human values and knowledge under patronage of old people

Contact Management Services Inbound Help Line Services Situation call supports Emergency call support Trauma call support Abuse call support Counseling services Social issues, Family relationship issues Residential issues Query & response handling along with information dissemination Senior citizens rights information Old age homes information Pension schemes and related information Local area doctors, hospitals & nursing homes information Local area lawyers information Agewell s help and support in the local area

Contact Management Services Outbound Helpline Services Targeted phone campaigns in selective areas Senior citizen camps / programs Add new members to community Proactive information dissemination Database ratification Member profiling & market research Para-medic services Periodic medicinal update to patients Information on specialized clinical equipment, apparatus and medicines required by senior citizens Para-legal services Financial services Insurance services

Research Currently underway: Researches: Nationwide study of needs & rights of senior citizens from their own perspective Issues of concern for welfare of senior citizens Evolution and implement of new methodologies for improving living conditions of senior citizens Analysis: Gap analysis between intergenerational & Indian senior citizens condition and status Data consolidations & analysis of issues faced by senior citizens since the year 1999

Activities in Pipeline Patient Care Old age and disability an outreach initiative Health check up camps for older persons blood pressure, diabetes, eyes, etc. Distribution of old age relief material like hearing aids, specs, walker, wheel chairs, general medicines, etc. Training for Care-givers and family members of older persons Awareness creation among older persons and their family members about causes of HIV/AIDS to avoid AIDS in old age, Healthcare Accessories/Equipments to Destitute & Old in Slums

Activities in Pipeline Training Programs Senior citizens as social communicators Care Givers Old age management Empowerment & Skill Development in Old Age Research Senior citizens in prison and asylums Linkage between adolescents and senior citizens Needs & Rights of Older Persons Interaction centers for senior citizens Activity Centres for Older Persons

Contact US Visit us at www.agewellfoundation.org Meet us at Agewell Foundation, M8A Lajpat Nagar - II, Second Floor, New Delhi, 110024 Mail us at agewellfoundation@gmail.com Call us at 011-29836486, 29840484, 9810030979