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GREYING BUT GROWINGA report on post tsunami rehabilitation programme for the elderly

IN KOLLAM & ALAPPUZHA DISTRICTS OF KERALA

A Project Supported by HelpAge India

Quilon Social Service Society



GREYING BUT GROWING

Q u i l o n S o c i a l S e r v i c e S o c i e t y

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“GREYING BUT GROWING”Post tsunami rehabilitation programme for

the elderly in Kollam and Alappuzha districts

of Kerala

March 2008

For private circulation only

Printed & Published by

Fr. Romance Antony,

Executive Director


Compiled and designed by

Deepak.O J, Project [email protected]

Printed at

Printers Castle, Ernakulam

Contact details


Fathima Road, Kollam

www.qsss.org, [email protected],

Ph:04742797438, 2797428





Iam happy to present a brief report of the special interventions for relief

and rehabilitation of the elders in the wake of Tsunami disaster which

shattered the lives of people in the coast. Elders stood helpless in long

queues for assistance and it looked as though the sun set in their lives. the

partnership with HelpAge India family gave a new dimension to the Tsunami

response of QSSS. The notable feature of the partnership is the pardigm shift

in elder care. For the first time in the state self help groups dynamics was

successfully tried with elders and QSSS had the proud privilege presenting 98

Elder self help groups covering 1223 elders.

tsunami ravaged village have come alone. Flowers have sprouted. smiles have

returned to the faces of children and the aged. New spring time has come alive

with rainbow colors. and the message HelpAge India and QSSS proclaim

resonates “Elders don’t need sympathy, include them in the march to freedom

and development

Fr.Romance Antony

Executive Director

Director’s Desk

“Where are the charms of spring,

Oh, where are they,

think not of them. thour hasnt thy

music too

- John Keats



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HelpAge IndiaA bona fide partner for caring the aged

H

elpAge India is a National Level Organization working exclusively for

the cause and care of the older persons since 1978. The organization

extends financial support to highly credible Non-Government

Organizations for implementing various age-care projects such as Old AgeHomes, Day Care Centers, Ophthalmic Care, Sponsor a Grand Parent

Programme, Income Generation Programme and Disaster Management.

HelpAge India has taken numerous age care projects, networking with over

900 other voluntary organizations (NGOs) all over the country at a cost of

over 200 crores, all collected through individual and corporate donations. It

has definitely improved the quality of life of over 8 million disadvantaged elderly

in our country. Mobile Medical units (MMU) are one of the programmes that

provide specific medical care catering to the health need of the older people

who are often excluded form public health services. Promotion of Elder self

group and support to micro credit activities stands out as a regular achievement.

ContentsRelief Activities 05

Livelihood restoration 06

Livelihoods - Advantages &

challenges 07

Promotion of

diverse livelihood 08

Elder self help group -

A paradigm shift in

elder care 09

Community based

granny care programme 11

Strengthening older persons’

CBOs 12

Federating elder CBOs &

the concept of ‘Elders for Elders’ 13

Advocacy programmes 15

Village immersion programme 17

Mobile Medical Unit &

Health care activites 18





Relief Activities

Help Age International stepped into Tsunami ravaged villages in Kerala

coast in the second week of January 2005. It was the proud privilegeof Quilon Social Service Society to partner with an agency of such

international reputation for relief and reconstruction in the wake of one of the

greatest disasters in recent human history.

Activities started with relief operation. Relief Activities consisted in distribution

of relief packets. Relief pack contained Provisions, plastic chair, clothes, vessels,

stove, mats and bed sheets. 3798 families benefited from this intervention.

Minimum standards for food aid defined by the Steering Committee for

Humanitarian Response {Sphere Project} were followed. Without food security

other humanitarian assistance interventions are likely to be less effective. This

intervention helped in the post relief camp life ensuring dignified existence.

Access to food and minimum household facilities accelerated return to

normalcy.

Since HelpAge India is an agency for elder concerns distribution of provisions

and utilities were continued for a period of one year in the form of social

pension under the scheme “Adopt a Gran (AAG) programme”. In this

programme 200 poor elders in eight villages were supported with monthly

provisions and toiletries worth Rs.400 and a petty cash of Rs.100 for each

selected elder.

MethodologyIdentification of beneficiaries

through CBOs and from Govt list

Verification of the listIssue of ID cards

Profiling of personal data

Distribution at public place.

Problems encounteredLimiting the support to older

people alone at the stage of relief

was difficult to be accepted by the

general community.

It was a hurdle to find out the gaps

in the service of various nongovernmental organizations and

Government

Distribution of food

itemsSupply of food items 500 units

(Full package) Rs.2400/unit

Supply of food items 1000 units

(Small package) Rs.398/unit



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Ensuring SustainabilityA sustainable livelihood is one which

can cope with, and recover from,

stresses and shocks and maintain or

enhance its assets and capabilities

while not undermining the existing

resource base. (University of Sussex,

used by DFID and the World Bank).In

order to ensure the sustainability of

the livelihood restoration program weintroduced savings and thrift practices

in the beneficiary groups. Fishermen

were formed into groups and savings

accounts opened in nationalized

banks. Promotion of ‘Self Help culture’

commenced through Elders Self Help

Groups. Elders were organized in to

groups of 10-20 members according

to their livelihood activities.

R

econstruction in any disaster ravaged village starts with livelihood

restoration. Livelihood activities are economic activities that people know,

own and undertake to earn income today and into the future. Restoration

of livelihood of the elderly who lost their valuables in the tidal waves was oneof the major concerns of the agency. It was found that elders were adversely

affected with loss of fishing equipments and other valuable assets which

contributed towards their supplementary income. The project mainly

concentrated on restoration of fishing and allied activities for the elderly..

Methodology for ImplementationSystematization of activities is necessary for successful restoration of livelihoods.

Hence we introduced a specific methodology for implementing livelihood

restoration activities. Involvement of Karayogams in Alappad and Arattupuzha

and Parish committees in other coastal villages in Kollam Corporation, Chavara

etc. gave more transparency to the interventions. Methodology adopted was

as below:

● Identification of beneficiaries through CBOs and Govt list

● Physical verification

● Preparation of beneficiary list

● Profiling of beneficiary list

● Procurement of items

● Distribution

Livelihood support given

Sl.No Items Unit Cost Units Beneficiaries1 Boat & Engine 177308 65 396

2 Catamaran 27500 60 60

3 Fishing Nets 31920 20 20

4 Chinese Nets 52000 04 04

5 Dug out canoes 27500 35 35

6 Boats repair 15000 07 07

Total 191 522

Livelihood Restoration





Livelihoods-Advantages and challenges

Type of Livelihood

Boat and Net

Catamaram

Dug out canoes

Chinese nets

Boat repair

Net only

content of a Singleunit

Marine Plywood

boats

Suzuki out board

engines

3 types of nets

Fiber catamaran

3 types of nets

Small sized for

inland fishing

Big sized for

marine fishing

Wooden

structureFishing

nets

Rs.15000 provided

to each unit

Sardine

Edakkettu vala

Disco net

Advantages

Group of 6-8 fisher men operates

the boat

Agency adapted improved

technology- fiber craft made by

local craftsmen with expertise.

Models were tried to suit to the

local sea conditions. The fiber

catamarans enjoy longer lifespan. It

is easy to handle and elder friendlyfor maintenance. No fuel cost is

incurred for catamarans and hence

brings in more profit.

The canoes were provided to the

beneficiaries of Arattupuzha and

Alappad. The elders use it for both

marine and inland fishing and thus

they could be employed during all

the fishing seasons.

It was an ideal activity for older

people since it does not require

much physical work but unit cost

is high.

Ferry men could restart their

livelihood activities

Different types of nets supported

fishermen to engage in fishing in

different seasons

Challenges

People from Alappad and

Arattupuzha requested for slightly

bigger boats. So the distribution in

those areas was delayed.The gear

supplied did not satisfy the

requirement of the fishermen who

needed different types of nets for

different seasons and to harvest

different species.The engines and

nets are usually kept in thetemporary shelter provided and

exposed to be destroyed in

possible fire accidents.Heavy

operation cost especially the

heavy price for kerosene.

Technology is relative by new and

durability is not assured

Construction of the unit is time

consumingGetting quality wood

was so difficult.



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Promotion of diverselivelihoods

Diverse livelihoods provided

Sl.No Type of LH Unit Cost Units Beneficiaries

1 Coir making Rs.6500 15 15

2 Duck & Poultry Rs.1500 40 40

3 Carpentry Rs.8319 10 10

4 Masonry Rs.2000 15 15

5 Fish vending Rs.2500 185 185

6 Petty business Rs.20000 25 25

7 Tailoring Rs.5500 24 24

Total 314 314

Fish vending:There are hundreds of aged fish vending women in Kollam who procure fish

from harbor and sell it in the neighboring areas through house to house lending.

A unit of fish vending vessel worth Rs.400 and Rs.2000 as working capital was

distributed to each of the selected women in the affected villages.

Petty shops:

Assistance was given to 25 persons in Alappad and Arattupuzha for setting uppetty shops which were lost in Tsunami. Unit cost-Rs.25000/-.

Duck and poultry:30 duck/poultry units were funded as source for supplementary income. This

intervention came as a relief for very elderly people who could have an

enterprise in their backyard.

Coir making &Tailoring:Coir making one of Kerala’s traditional

crafts deserves support. We could place a

few elders in the trade. Advantage was that

they could engage themselves in a skill they

were proficient in. Tailoring machines were

provided to some of our elders, having

ensured that a younger person in the familywell versed in tailoring could take care of

the elder.

Carpenters & Masons: Family members

skilled in carpentry and masonry were

provided with tool kits.





Anoteworthy innovation in our rehabilitation agenda was the introduction

of Self Help Group culture for elders. Initially there was apprehension

as to whether elder SHGs would take off but soon we found that the

elders welcomed the idea of meeting together , sharing and making themselves

productive citizens. Above all the concept instilled a new sense of dignity in the

elders.

Why Elders Self Groups?

Our world is moving towards an elders’ world. With the dawn of small families,increased longevity of life expectancy the percentage of people above 50 or 60

far exceeds that of persons below 50. People at 60 or up to 70 are healthy and

productive and capable of earning and supporting themselves. Youngsters are

migrating to cities for employments. The result is that there is no one to take

care of the needs of older people. In this context the concept of a CBO of

elders has become relevant. It is important to tap the rich experience, skill and

knowledge of elders. It was in this background that we floated the slogan

‘Elders for Elders’

Characteristics of ESHGs● Group of 10-20 members - 55 and above

● They meet regularly once or four times in a month● They share their dreams, sorrows and happiness

● Collect small amounts as savings

● Provide mutual support in difficulties

Activities of ESHGs● Weekly meetings

● Savings and small loans to members

● Financial support to elders having chronic diseases

● Visiting the disabled and ill persons

● Advocacy for elders’ rights and entitlements

Definition of ESHG“It is a group, which comprises of

poor, marginalized and productive

elders congregated with a common

interest of their psycho-social wellbeing and economic betterment.” -

”When a group of 15-20 less

privileged elders gets together as a

group, draft programs of thrift and

credit and other social security

schemes for the welfare of their

group members, it is known as an

Elder self help group.”

– Graying with Grace 2007

Elder SelfHelp GroupA paradigm shift in elder care



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Financial aspects of ESHGs● Savings are small but regular in most of the cases

● Credit needs of elders are comparatively small

● Some productive groups may require big loans

● Mutual trust and collective responsibility is the guarantor for loans

Impacts of ESHGs● Recognition from society

● Elders help each other in difficulties

● Financial support from groups

● Enjoying a degree of independence

● Ventilation of feelings in group meetings

● Consideration from their family

● Elders became contributors in their family

Limitations of ESHGs● External support is required

● Not a productive age group● Life time of a member is maximum of 15-20 years

● Disability of members will create gaps in group activities

The process of forming ESHGs● Open meeting with key persons and target population

● Mapping of target population

● Identifying the homogeneous factors that bind elders

● Sensitizing the target groups

● Organizing a meeting with desired members

● Regularize meeting with records, thrift and credits

Sl.No Village No Members

1 Arattupuzha 14 164

2 Arinallur 09 147

3 Azheekal 11 131

4 Eravipuram 11 140

5 Kovilthottam 08 89

6 Moothakara 05 507 Neendakara 07 93

8 Port Kollam 09 133

9 Thangassery 06 70

10 Thirumullavaram 09 98

11 Thope 04 44

12 Vaddy 05 64

Total 98 1223

Status of ESHGs formed





The program includes● Provision of monthly ration and toiletries worth Rs.400

● Managed by people’s committee called VECC

(later it merged to VLF)

● Involvement of youth in social protection of elders

● Provision of pocket money (capital grant) to the committee

● Rotation of grains through Indirect beneficiaries

Village Elder Care CommitteesVECC was formed in villages for managing the destitute elder care through

Grain banks. VECC was comprised of the elected members of respective local

governing body, karayogam/parish committee representatives, ESHG members

and members from youth clubs. Purchase and quality maintenance committeewas selected by the VECC. For functional efficiency destitute elder care and

granny bans were transferred from VECC to VLF.

Future funds for the programProfit from business

Donations from philanthropists

Sponsorship from agencies

Contribution from ESHGs

Grants from apex federations

Fund raising programs at district level

Concept of Grain

BankingDestitute care at village level

functions through grain banking. The

concept is to do business with grain

and provisions among the working

elders and transfer profit for

ensuring the food security of

destitute elders. This ropes in the

entire village to destitute elder care

directly or indirectly.

Village Elder Care Committees

(VECC) have played fundamental

role in taking care of destitute elders

and it was the begining of sustainable model

of community based elder care

Destitute elders posed a major concern. As

we could not possibly supply them with

ration on a regular basis Helpage India and

QSSS introduced the noble concept of

‘Community based Granny care’. A civilized

society cannot stand away from the

responsibility towards vulnerable

population in their society. HelpAge India

and QSSS provided an opportunity to the

villagers for showing their commitment to

the less fortunate elders. This was also a

major step to transfer the responsibility of

caring the destitute from NGO to

community and to ensure a viable system

for food security for the poor in our villages.

CommunityBasedGranny Care

Programme



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Seed Capital to ESHGsIn order to ensure the sustenance of

livelihoods seed capital was given to the

elder self groups after performance

assessment through a predefined criteria.

A total of Rs. 6,90,3000/- was transferredto 82 self help groups.O

lder person’s organizations have emerged in various parts of the

countries. We arranged a series of programmes to capacitate the

leaders of elders at different level to take up positions assigned to

them.

● ESHG concept orientation programmes: Contents of the program were

SHG concept, Roles and responsibilities of office bearers, accounting

procedure and Fund management

● VECC concept orientation training: The objective of the training was to

make aware village leaders about the technical and procedural aspects of

Community based destitute care concept and their roles and responsibility

in managing elder care.

● Exposure visit of elders to Tamilnadu: The experience was brainstorming to

the elder representatives. They could learn about the federation of SHGs

and micro credit schemes run by the federation in Tamilnadu.

● Training on enterprises for IGP: Basics in identifying enterprises for income

generation activities, Ranking and prioritization of enterprises according to

feasibility, preparation of a standard business plan

● Other training programs

Training on Disaster preparedness

Gender sensitization programs

Training on Leadership & Group dynamics

Seed Capital transferred

Village 2006 2007

Arattupuzha 170000 810000

Arinallur 170000 928000

Azheekal 170000 552000

Eravipuram 120000 0

Kovilthottam 130000 364000

Moothakara 25000 315000

Neendakara 120000 490000

Port Kollam 200000 612000

Thangassery 75000 455000

Thirumullavaram 150000 630000

Thope 40000 60000

Vaddy 95000 222000

Total 1465000 5438000

StrengtheningOlder personsCBOs





Significance of

Village Level Federation

● Social security of village elders is the

prime responsibility of VLF● VLF is the coordinating body of village

level activities

● Monitoring and Reviewing of the

activities of ESHGs at village level

● VLF can operate village level income

generation activities

● Function as a sub institution of Elders

for Elders Foundation trust

● Supervision of functioning of MPCCE in

villages

Significance of District Level Federation

● Function as the apex body of all VLFs and ESHGs in Kollam

● Initiating advocacy level activities for elders’ rights and privileges

● Developing mechanisms to monitor the activities at village level and ESHGlevel

● Networking the elder CBOs with other financial agencies

● Fund raising for destitute care program

● Lobbying and making recommendations to the government and other

service organizations for the welfare of the aged

● Representing poor elders before public forums

● Assisting VLF through advice in running the savings and credit programs

efficiently

● Function as facilitating agency of the activities of elders for Elders foundation

trust

FederatingElder CBOs &the Concept

of ‘Elders forElders’

We reached a milestone when we could federate the ESHGs at the

village level to the district level. Collective efforts have made

momentous growth in development sector. Village level federations

and district level federations broke the walls of isolation and ushered in new

avenues in networking and advocacy. DLF could attain respectability to the

level of negotiating with Govt departments. Now they are in a safe net enjoying

protection and renewed hope.

VLF to district level federation (DLF)12 VLFs in Kollam have been federated to a district level federation named

‘Kerala Punarjani Vayojana Samithy’ and enjoys legal status under Travancore

Cochin Literary and Scientific and Charitable Society Registration Act 1985.

Two members, president and secretary, from each VLF were nominated to DLF

and an executive committee of 24 members was formed and they meet once

a month.



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Functions of EfE● Advocating for change in stereotyping

of Aged

● Promoting a case that elders arebankable

● Promoting enhancement of livelihoods

of the aged

● Furthering the ESHG movement

● Promoting community care for theelderly

● Lobbying and advocating for human

rights of the elderly

The trust has now a financial capital about

1.5 crores in which each member of the

trust contributed Rs.2000/- as their

membership. Tthe trust is looking for

linkages with the Elder self help groups in

other states for making the movement

concrete.

Multi Purpose Community

CenterHelpAge India has constructed two

multipurpose community care centers at

Eravipuram and Alappad for village elders

with the aim of providing a common place

to village elders for socialization, meetings

and to promote livelihood activities. The

center is also destined to serve as

temporary shelter to estranged elders.

Elders for Elders

Foundation Trust-A national level federation for elders

National level federation of elders self help group - Elders for Elders

foundation trust - was formed at Cuddalore. The trust was constituted

with two member trustees each from the four district level federations-

Nagapattinam, Cuddalore, Vedaranyam and Kollam. Two trustees, each from

the 52 VLFs in the four districts, were selected and constituted a general body

of 104 and they meet once in a year at Cuddalore. It possesses a total

membership of 7807 elders.





Advocacy was one of the major components of the project. The objective was

to amplify the voice of elders to the Government, policy makers and society.

Elders’ Week CelebrationsThroughout the project period National Elders Week was observed with a

variety of programs.

Demonstration of Elders at ThiruvananthapuramAn advocacy event at the head quarters of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, was

organized on 30th October 2007with the intention of convincing the general

public on the first ever movement in the world by the elderly for the elderly

for productive and healthy ageing-Elders for Elders Foundation trust. This was

the first programme organized in Kerala for advocating the movement of the

trust. 600 elders walked in the rally at the state head quarters and highlighted

the messages of protecting the elders by saying that ‘elders are the foundation

of our nation’. Following the rally a public meeting was convened at Bishop

Pereira hall. Dr.Thomas Isaac, Hon. Minister of Finance, Govt of Kerala

inaugurated the function. Theatre sketch and songs by ‘Kanal’-a folk team-was

presented. Cultural programme of elders was a highlight of the day.

Elders Week 2005:● Elders Mela

● Crowning of Elder King & Queen

● Cultural events

Elders Week 2006:● Cultural & entertainment programs for

the elders

● Super specialty medical camp

● Seminar on building coastal MFI

● Press meet

● Students and Grannies meet

● Elders Eve

● Elders mela 06

Elders’ Week 2007● Foundation stone laying for MPCCE at

Eravipuram & Alappad

● Poster making competition for School

students

● Press meet by District level Federationof Elders

● Elders’ Mela 07

● Punarjani Puraskar’ for best performing

ESHG

● Elders Eve and crowning the eldest elder

● News letter – Vayojana sabdam

AdvocacyPrograms



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Campaign for OLD AGE PENSIONWe organized a campaign for availing OAP to all eligible elders from the 12

project villages. The ESHGs, VLFs and District level federation of Elders (DLF)

had involved in the campaign.

Through this programme the elder CBOs identified the eligible elders not

included in any pension schemes of Central/State Govt, and handed over the

applications for OAP to the District administration as well as to the State

Govt.

Vulnerability analysis were done in all the project villages for selecting eligibleelders for OAP

Tsunami commemoration programmesVillage Federations in the coastal villages had organized tsunami commemoration

programmes and remembered those who lost their lives in the tidal waves.

Representatives of Local self government and other religious organizations

participated in the programme.

Vulnerability analysis (VA)

A participatory approach

Vulnerability Analysis is a systematic process

that involves communities and other

stakeholders in an in-depth examination of

their vulnerability, and at the same time

empowers or motivates them to take

appropriate actions. The overall aim of PVA

is to link disaster preparedness and

response to long term development. VA isa qualitative way of analyzing vulnerability,which involves participation of vulnerable

people themselves. The analysis helps us to

understand vulnerability, its root causes and

most vulnerable groups, and agree on

actions by, with and to people to reduce

their vulnerability. By analysis we mean the

process of breaking down something into

component parts, which can then be

addressed.





HelpAge India and QSSS adopted the concept of village immersion

programmes, a participatory approach which is a practical means for

development professionals to learn directly about the lives of the people

from the village itself.

Immersions are a useful means for experiential learning that can lead to a deep

understanding of the reality of the lives of people living in poverty – and to a

process of rethinking policy and practice to be more effective in supporting

their efforts to achieve better lives. They are likely to be most effective if

integrated into a wider systemic process of personal and organizational learning

– a process that values reflection and relationship building as emphasized.

Revisiting of project activities during ‘immersion’Minimum requirement analysis: Villagers along with project staffs visited the

beneficiaries under AAG programme so as to ensure that minimum

requirements are maintained for the security of elders.

Participatory grading of ESHGs:As part of transferring roles and responsibilities

to elders grading of ESHGs was taken up

VECC-VLF merging: For functional efficacy Village Elder Care Committees were

merged into the Village Level Federations in continuation of the discussions

with elders during the immersion.

Disease profiling:Discussions were drawn in connection with major old age

diseases and the dominant diseases were identified. Mobility mapping exercise

gave a picture of movement of elders to various institutions especially in health

care. Elders became conscious about the present situation and planning was

done for facing it courageously.

Participatory tools usedTransect walks

Updating Social map

Trade in trade out

Mobility mapping

Seasonality calendar

Time utilization chart

Income and Expenditure analysis

Livelihood analysis

Community visioning

Livelihood enhancement action plan

Logical frame work analysis

Methodology adopted● Discussion about the concept to the

project team

● Primary discussion and schedulepreparation for village visits in the DLF

meeting

● Formation of VIP team

● Village stay

● Application of various participatory

tools for gathering information

● Visioning exercises and preparation of

logical frame work

● Preparation of village level documents

● Preparation of the report

Village ImmersionProgramLearning’s from the villages



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MMU (Mobile Medicare Unit) was a pioneer project of HelpAge India.

It was launched in Kollam as Tsunami Rehabilitation Programme to

provide psychological and physical welbeing to elders, who cannot

afford quality health care. The unit was manned with a qualified doctor, a

pharmacist and a social worker dispensing free treatment and medicines to

disadvanged older people in 18 sites along the coastal belt of Kollam and Alapad

District. This programme aimed to enable older people to resume an active

role in life and society.

Achievements● At the end of the project the team was able to provide quality health

services to 10000 elders.

● 13 Specialty Medical camps were organised covering 1089 beneficiaries.

● Two IOL (Cataract) Camps were organized implemented through AIMS

and Ozanam Eye Hospital at Aratupuzha and along the Coastal belt. Free

screening Camps and Cataract Operations with medication was provided

to 286 elders.

● A speciality Arthritis camp was organised for elders to diagnose and treat

patients with arthritis handicaps. Free knee cap and braces worth Rs. 3000/

- were provided to 175 needy.

Mobile Medical Units &Heath Care activites





AbbrevationsVLF - Village level federation

DLF - District level federation

ESHG - Elder self help group

MPCCE - Multi purpose community care

centre for the elderly

VIP - Village immersion programme

OAP - Old age pesion

MMU - Mobile medical unit

CBO - Community based organisation

NGO - Non government organisation

VECC - Village Elder Care Committee

VA - Vulnerability Analysis

DFID- Department for funding for

international development

Project TeamHelpAge India

Rajeshwar.D, Dr.Sathyababu,

V Ramalingam, Elango Rajarathinam,

Joshua R Godfrey, Ajith Chacko, Ravi

Ranganathan, Satheesh, Subha.S.S,

Julie A Thomas, Shilly Joseph, Jacquiline,Vinoth Kumar, Dr.Sharon George,

Johnson, Prince & Basil John


Fr.Romance Antony, Xavier, Viji.R Vijayan,

Deepak.OJ, Suresh Joseph, Yazir Hameed,

Sujith V.R, Rasi RA, Prathibha, Praveen

James, Milkin Martin, Sebastian Valentine,

Abraham, Lenin, Joy Daniel, Samcy John,

Vimala S, Lenoramma, Santhosh & Anil

Aloysius

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