| Name of the Project : |
Sponsor a Grand Parent Programme |
| Project Area |
Asifnagar |
| Duration (From / To) |
Apr 2006 – Mar 2009 |
| Status (ongoing / completed) |
Ongoing |
| Source of funding / Supported by |
Helpage International - UK
Helpage India – New Delhi |
| Target group |
Men & Women (65-100 years) |
| Goal |
To provide socio-economic & emotional support to the destitute elderly |
| Objectives |
To help the elderly in adding years to their lives through sponsorships (cash & kind), picnics, entertainments and income generation schemes. |
| Strategy |
Care of the most vulnerable elderly through sponsorship distribution ( Cash & Kind ), entertainment, medicare, being alongside |
| Main activities |
Most vulnerable Elderly : Care & Concern
Cash & Kind
Medicare
Food
Clothing
Emotional Support
Picnics / entertainment |
| Innovations in Strategy / Activities |
Intergenerational approach (between elderly & school / college children, elderly and young neighbours) |
| Results / No of beneficiaries |
160 (sponsored & non-sponsored Grannies) |
