Senior Citizens’ Associations Activities

The World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD)-2020

HelpAge India:

HelpAge India is a leading charitable organization working with and for older people in India for the past 42 years (Estd in 1978). It runs Age Care programmes throughout the country & advocates strongly for the cause of the elderly and fights for their rights. It also advises and facilitates the Central as well as State Government in formation of policies related to the elderly.

On 15th June every year HelpAge India observes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) and as part of which workshops, walkathons, etc. are organized. On this occasion, a report titled “The Elder Story: Ground Reality during Covid 19-Impact & Challenges” COVID-19 on the lives of Elderly residing in 17 States & 4 Union Territories has been launched after having  consulted 5099 elder respondents: (Urban: 2639, Rural: 2460), in the age group of 60 - 69 years (Young Old), 70 – 79 years (Old Old) and 80 years & above (Oldest Old). The State Offices of HelpAge India in all the States in India have organized webinars 15th June 2020 with participation of eminent personalities from public and private sectors and senior citizen associations to discuss on the impact of COVID 19 on the lives of Elderly and on the way forward.  Accordingly, the State Office for TS & AP has also organized a webinar. On this occasion, a book on ‘Ageing & Poverty in India’ written by Mr. Mathew Cherian, C.E.O, HelpAge India is also released. 

For further information, contact Mr. P. Shyam Kumar, Advocacy Officer 9963716618.

Mohd. Raza Mohammed, State Head, TS & AP: 9440474984

Dell Foundation has donated via Helpge India  Covid-19 Response some essential commodities worth Rs.1,07,530/-to Mr, Prabhaker of Karinaratham OAH, Chengicharla, Medchal Dist-TS, at the time of the visit of Divya, IAS, Special secretary WCD&SC. She has seen the HelpAge Physiotherapy center and addressed the elderly in the Home.

The HelpAge India Covid-19 Response at Hyderabad has arranged for Sri. Rajeshwar MH ( L& E) to distribute Survival Kits in Anuraga Nlayam OAH, and Subhaker in  Trinity OAH.

Further, several survival kits which are supported Procter & Gamble & G  are distributed by the Additional Collector Sri G. Shamprasad Lal to the senior citizens at Karimnagar.

VICKS company also allotted 100 kits to Karimnagar District Senior citizens Welfare Association. Each kit contains Rs 2000/- worth of groceries including 5 masks, which are distributed at Gouri Gardens by the Additional Collector Sri Sham Prasad Lal who also addressed the senior citizens.

The members of Mayur Marg Senior Citizens Association, Begumpet have conducted a march in collaboration with HelpAge India to highlight the "World Elders Abuse Awareness Day" in their  locality, as reported by Sri. Anandam, President.

The HelpAge India team of Warangal has launched an appeal to consult their Helpline 1253 and the counselor on 9866095159 in case of any sort of abuse faced by the senior citizens.

On SUN TV, Chennai in TN, it is announced that together with HelpAge India, the Greater Chennai Corporation would like to look after 8 lakh elders in Chennai, as announced by Corporation Commissioner.

M/s. Procter & Gamble has donated ‘Survival Kits” to HelpAge India Covid-19 Response project for distribution to Grace Old age Home, Rajendhar Nagar-Hyderabad.

The Karimnagar District Senior Citizens Welfare Association

On 23rd June, Sri. Vuchidi Mohan Reddy garu, hon’rary President and  Sri. S. Janardhan Rao garu, District President have arranged for the distribution of some essential food items for the inmates of Sri Veerabrahmendra Orphanage in Mankamma totha in Karimnagar. They explained that these activities are being carried out thanks to the contribution of Procter & Gamble Corporation to HelpAge India, Hyderabad. The chief guest Sri. Kamalasan Reddy, the district Police Commissioner has applauded the services being rendered by Sri. Veera Madhav, the organizer of the home. Sri. Sudhakar Reddy, Sri. Narsimha Reddy, Sri. Bhagawan Rao and other have participated in the programme.

Senior Citizens’ Forum, Subash Nagar, Nizambad             

1.02-06-2020: Celebration of Telangana Formation Day on 02-06-2020 in a simple manner without any pomp due to severity of Covid-19 virus.

2. 12-06-202: Providing TEAK wooden cots with beds & chairs to the old age home. Sri R.N. Mital, past president of AISCCON and a very senior person has asked us to select an old age home to provide support. We have selected Sai Ganga Sharanalayam situated at Borgaon (Pangra) vg. where about 20 inmates are residing. This old age home is maintained by one Sri.S. Bhooma Reddy on free of cost without any help from anybody, in his own land in an area of near about 2 acres. There is a cow shed for cows and a garden with various types of fruit bearing trees and vegetables for the use of the inmates.  Thereupon, Sri. M. Chidambaram Rao, President & Executive Trustee of AOSCH (ASSOC) Senior Citizens Welfare Trust, 2nd floor, Lions Bhavan, Paradise, Secunderabad has convened a meeting of all members, including Sri. Chepuri Shanker Rao who is Secretary, Dr. P. Vyasa Moorty garu and they have sanctioned an amount of Rs. 30,000/- for buying 5 Teak wood cots with bed and 4 chairs worth. They are delivered in the said old age home on 12-06-2020 and the Chairman Sri. S. Bhooma Reddy has thanked the Executive Trustee Sri. M. Chidambaram Rao and other members of the Trust.

3. 15-06-2020: Responding to the appeal of Honorable Prime Minister, we called for a meeting of the Executive Committee members and collected an amount of Rs.51,000/- towards Corona Relief Fund and handed them to the Dist. Collector .

Bhoomanna, President

On 30th May, the president of the Nalgonda District Senior Citizens Federation Sri. Samudrala Mallikarjun and his wife Smt. Bharathi have provided food for the sanitation staff working in the colony in the Venkateswara Colony Park. Their untiring work of the staff for the past three months is applauded by the ward councilor Mrs. Ravirala Kavitha, Sri. Venkateswarlu, Sri. Nukala Jaipal Reddy,Sri. Shyam Sunder, Sri. Gopal, Sri. Ramachandraiah, Sri. Bhiksham, Sri. Yadagiri Reddy, and others.

Vidyaranyapuri SC Welfare Association

Sri. Ravi Krishna, Aasara counselor has participated as the chief guest on 15th June in the awareness meeting held in Gopalapuram junction held by Narsaiah, Ugender, Sudhakar, Srinivasa Murthy, Rajender, Malhar Rao, etc.

Together with Orugallu Viniyogadarula Rakshana Samithi, Vidyaranyapuri in Gopalapuram, they have on 17th June rendered homage to the soldiers who died recently, defending their country’s borders, by holding placards and the national flag at Kallumanduva in Gopalapuram. Present in this manifestation are: Division corporator Sirangi Suneel Kumar, Damera Narsaiah, Nagulagam Narsaiah, president of both the associations, K. Damodar, vice-president, T. Yugender secretary, Seetha Rajkumar, joint secretary, Srinivasa Murthy, Gokarapu Rajender, Ganti Sambaiah, Chandrasena Reddy, Narsimha Ramaiah, Chandru and others. 

Senior Citizens Forum of Gadwal

The Forum got an audio casette on awareness about the Coronavirus released by Smt. Saritha Tirupathaiah, chairperson of the Jogulamba-Gadwal Zilla Parishad in the Parishad office, in the presence of Smt. Sarojamma Ramesh Naidu, Vice-Chairperson, ZP, MPP Sri. Pratap Gowd, DMHO Sri. Bhishma Naik, CI Sri. Hanumanth  and SI Sri. Srikanth Reddy. Present on this occasion from the Forum are Sri. Mohan Rao, the president of the Forum, Sri. Balakishan Rao, Vice-President, Sri. Raman Gowd, Sri. Nagaraju, Mrs. Parimala, Sri. Narsimha, retd. ASP, and Sri. Venkata Swamy.

 

Senior Citizens Association and Butta Foundation in Kurnool

On 15th June, the WEAAD Day is observed near the Gandhi statue near the collector’s office. Sri. Sahadeva Reddy, President of the SC Association, Dr. Nagaraju, the secretary and Sri. Rajesh, Manager of the Butta Foundation have narrated about the abuses that the elders are facing on various occasions.  Later, they gave a memorandum in the office of the Assistant Director of the Welfare of the Differently-Abled and Senior Citizens.  Others who participanted are: Sri. Christopher and Sri. Paparao from the Association and Smt. Hemaltha and Lokesh from the Butta Foundation.

Krishna District Senior Citizen’s Welfare Association

On WEAA Day, in a meeting held at Swatantrya Yodhula Bhawan near Bunder Locks in Vijayawada, the members have gathered and decided to send a memorandum to the Government i.e. to the CM, CS and DGP to draw their attention to various abuses that the seniors are subjected to in the society. The General Secretary Sri. Mothukuri Venkateswara Rao has suggested reinforcing the present Act, updating the Declaration of 1999, forming a separate ministry for the elders and appointing ‘Vriddha Mitras’ all over the state. The former Mayor of the city Sri. Jandhyala Shankar and the President of the Association Sri. Vemuri Babu Rao solicited more involvement of the associations such as the Lions and Rotary clubs in the movement. With the participation of Sri. D. Sambasiva Rao, Sri. Ramu and other members, they have contributed five thousand rupees for each of the three old age homes in memory of  V. Purnachandra Rao who passed away recently.

The Samarasatha Foundation has arranged a meeting in the Vijayawada Siddhartha college on 23rd June to appreciate various service organisations which worked fearlessly during the Corona Lockdown period. On this occasion, Sri. Mothukuri Venkateswara Rao is being felicitated by Sri. V. Ranga Prasad.

 The Senior Citizens Welfare Association, Tanuku

On 15th March, 2020: A free medical camp is held in the office precincts, as it is being done on every 3rd Sunday. The tests were conducted for about 65 persons by the Swetha Diagnostic Center and medicines were prescribed by Dr. Hayavardhan Reddy, MBBS, MD (Phy) and he further gave suitable advice for maintaining good health. For those who cannot afford to buy them, medicines are also supplied thanks to the support of Sri. Kanthilal Solanki of Jithendra Jewellers situated in Narendra Centre in Tanuku.

On the same day, the Association in collaboration with Indian Public School has arranged a mobile medical van with Dr. Hussain Ahmed and Dr. Vaignesna Satyanarayana Raju  to visit areas in Tanuku and Palangi and Teethali villages, where they have treated 42 senior citizens who cannot move out their houses. For some, free medicines who are financed by Shri. Solanki are given. This activity is going on for the past five years uninterrupted.

On 16th March, a meeting was arranged in the office to observe the Jayanthi Day of Sri. Potti Sreeramulu who sacrificed his life to get a separate state for the Telugus. The President and Sri. Guduri  Satyanarayana garu lauded the peaceful approach adopted by the late Potti Sreeramulu for achieving his objective. Those who were present on this occasion: Siriginedi Ramakrishna Rao garu, the joint secretary, Dr. R. Joy Blessenna, Dr. Bontha Jayaraju, both Physiotherapists, Pothabaththula Rama Rao garu, Mamidisetty Veera Raghavulu garu, Bhusavarapu bangari garu, and other members.

On 17th March,   a notification is sent to the public that all activities of the Centre would be suspended due to the Lockdown announced by the Prime Minister and appealing to observe the restrictions imposed strictly. From 24th onwards, the Physiotherapy centre was closed.

On 13th May, once again the Association in collaboration with Indian Public School has arranged a mobile medical van with Dr. Hussain Ahmed, Dr. Vatsavayi Venkata Raju and Dr. Vaignesna Satyanarayana Raju who visited about 18 immobilised senior citizens and for some, free medicines who are financed by Shri. Solanki are given.

On 23rd May, the Association in cooperation with the Indian Public School had distributed 370 packets of chicken biryani in the evening to the sanitation staff of the Tanuku Municipality, with the financial support of Dr.Hussain Ahmed and Dr. Vatsavayi Venkata Raju. The programme is attended in addition to the contributing doctors,  by Sri. Gadigatla Keseswra Rao the President, Mrs. Uma Maheswari, the sanitary inspector and Mrs. Shaheda Begum, the School Correspondent and Sri. Rajendra of Tarakapuri News.

On 30th May, the Association has passed a resolution of condolences on the occasion of the demise of Banda Ramachandra Rao garu at the age of 79, remembering his contribution to the society by way of creating employment, etc.

On 12th June, once again, the mobile medical van has toured Mortha, Paidiparru and Tanuku towns and rendered services to about 30 immobilised senior citizens.

The above activities have been carried out thanks to the constant presence and guidance of the President Sri. G. Keseswara Rao garu, and G,V. Bhaskara Rao garu, the Treasurer, Sri. Siriginedi Rama Krishna Rao garu and Sri.Kambala Mangaraju garu, the joint secretaries and members, Sri. Mamidisetty Veera Raghavulu garu, Bhusavarapu Bangari garu, Gopi Bhaskara Phani garu, Pothabathula Rama Rao garu, etc.

Avagahana Samstha, Guntur

On the occasion of the International Yoga Day, the Avagahana Samstha has arranged a seminar on ‘Yoga against Caronavirus’ with eminent citizens in their office in Arundalepet in Guntur, AP. Invitees are required to wear masks and maintain physical distance.

On 22nd, June, the Vardhanti of the well-known great Telugu poet SriSri is observed by garlanding his photo in the office and Sri. Kavuri Satyanarayana garu told the gathering that SriSri has inaugurated a progressive epoch in Telugu literature. Sri. Sivarami Reddy garu has named his works, such as Mahaprasthanam, Khadga Srushti, Anantham which would remain as permanent land marks in Telugu literature.

On 23rd June, some members of the Samstha gathered and rendered homage to Col. Santosh and other soldiers who died defending our borders by garlanding his photo in the office. They assured their full support for whatever further actions the government might take.

Sri. Konda Sivarami Reddy, Secretary

Vasuki Foundation in Anathapuram

The Foundation appreciates the good gesture of Sri. N. Ramanjaneyulu who handed over around 150 masks to be distributed in the slum areas of Ananthapuram, where migrant workers and other needy people live.

Kambaduri Shaik Nabi Rasool,Treasurer.

On 10th June, Janab S. Raheed Basha is facilitated by Kambaduri Shaik Nabi Rasool and Dr. Pratapa Reddy Thota Balanna and A. Honnurappa  on the occasion of opening the Anathapuram Film Society office in Ashoknagar Harihara Devalayam road. Sri. Rasheed Basha, the president of the Society has received the state award for his short-film ‘Anantha Vaibhavam’.

Kambaduri Shaik Nabi Rasool, hon’rary president of the Ananthapuram Film Society.

Confederation of Senior Citizens Associations of Delhi

The World Elder Abuse Awareness Day was officially recognized by the United Nations General Assembly in December 2011. Confederation of Senior Citizens Associations of Delhi has been taking up various concerned issues with Govt. of India and Delhi Govt. Due to Covid-19 pandemic. This year we will not be able to join Candle March at Jantar Mantar like past years. Around 1 in 6 older people experience some form of abuse, a figure higher than previously estimated.

J.R. Gupta, Chairperson through Webinar advised senior citizens particularly lonely to approach District Magistrate Court on a simple paper, if their son/daughter-in-law residing with them are not taking care of them and neglecting or abusing them to evict them from their own house. He further advised not to transfer their properties in the name of their children during lifetime and rather execute a will on a plain paper with 2 witnesses out of 1 should be of younger age so that their children would take care of them till the end of their life. Even, maintenance allowance can be claimed in such cases which is at present  Rs.10,000/- per month. The print and electronic media has a vital role to sensitise younger generations to respect their parents/grandparents. 

2. The World Environment Day theme for this year is 'Biodiversity' which, considering the havoc of 2020 seems all the more pertinent to this year. There have been several reports regarding re-appearance of avian species that had disappeared for several years due to the harshness of air and noise pollution. Their euphonious chirpings are back in town. We need to understand that while there may be a food chain and ranking of species, every living thing is connected to another living thing, and together it forms a network of diverse life forms on the planet. Tree plantation in cities like Delhi where there is practically no space for tree plantation, going vertically is the only way possible. Vertical gardens are also great benefactors of cleaning contaminated air and reducing the carbon print caused by vehicular fuel emissions. One of its unique advantages is that it plummets noise pollution by creating soundproof environments. Moreover, it also boosts mental health for city dwellers and are also cheap to grow and maintain. All senior citizens affiliated are advised to plant more and more trees as and where space is available to keep green & clean Delhi.

3.   Chairperson along with V.K.Pahuja have handed over 79 cheques worth Rs.3.45 Lakhs to the P M Cares Fund  to Sri. Satpal Singh in PMO office on 15-06-2020. The donors include 49 members of SCWA  Lajpat Nagar, phases I & II headed by its President R . P. Kapoor, 20 members of SCWM Tagore Garden headed by its President R.K.Katyal, and 10 members of Senior Citizens Council of Delhi, headed by its President , J.R. Gupta.                                                                                                                        

By V.K. Pahuja

ISU3A

 ISU3A is a part of World-wide U3A Movement committed to lifelong learning, social service, primarily elder care & fellowship. It organised a Webinar on " Covid -19 & Activities on 11 -06 -2020 with U3As from India , Indonesia ,Thailand , Sri Lanka , France , China, Bulgaria. Participants includes i) J.R.Gupta , President Senior Citizens Council of Delhi & National Executive Chairperson, ISU3A, Indian Society of Universities of Third Age, India,  ii) Prof. Adji Kusworo, UGM University Gadjha Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia, iii)  Prof. Chaturaporn Sihabutr, Director Tourism and Hospitality Management, Khon Kaen University, Nong Khai Campus, Thailand,  iv)Prof. Dr. D.A.C. Suranga Silva, Director CERIPA and Secretary General THERAA , University of Colombo, Sri Lanka , v)  Prof François Vellas , Director U3A Toulouse, France, & President AIUTA, vi)  Nicole Ding , World Senior Tourism Congress , Yantai, China and vii )  Dr Georgi Stankov, National Association of Bulgarian U3As, Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Moderator was Mr. Vellas. Each participant introduced himself and told about Covid-19 situation in his Country including U3A activities. J.R.Gupta informed about Covid-19 pandemic in India and about various ISU 3A Activities centers in India viz Delhi , Kolkata , Udaipur , Mumbai , Hyderabad , Chennai , Lucknow, Allahabad, Riva & Haridwar. Moderator, Prof. Vellas thanked all the participants for their useful information with a hope to organise activities after normalcy is restored globally and India. 

By L.R.Garg, Vice-Chairperson(North)

Varishta Vaani

The Mangalore Senior Citizens Association has launched a newsletter ‘Varistha Vaani, which can be procured from: Ground Floor, Manglore City Corporation Building, Lalbagh, Mangaluru-575003, Email: mangaloreseniors@gmail.com

An Advisory to the Seniors

It is on record of the Union Social Justice and Empowerment Ministry that India has 16 crore senior citizens, who were more vulnerable when it came to COVID-19. Hence it was felt that it was important that a list of precautions to help elders to mitigate the risk of contracting the virus be compiled.

First and foremost is ensuring to have proper nutrition through home-cooked fresh hot meals, hydrating frequently and taking fresh juices to boost immunity. Exercise and meditation is an added bonus. It is imperative that senior citizens need to increase their consumption of Vitamin C. This can be found in amla, citrus fruits, and supplements, among others. Experts inform that consuming more organic products, like Apples, that have a diverse bacteria population would also help in boosting immunity.

Senior citizens need to get their daily dose of Vitamin D by spending time under the sun, while also socially distancing themselves. Seniors with pre-existing medical conditions, especially heart disease, lung disease, diabetes or cancer are more likely to have severe coronavirus infection than other age groups. Further, they need to make sure they get enough sleep and keep monitoring blood glucose levels in case of diabetics. Eating meals on time and taking prescribed medicines on time and remaining calm will help to protect themselves. They must avoid being around their children and grandchildren if things get worse. Hand hygiene and social distancing are important to reduce the risk of exposure for senior citizens. Though appears to be a cruel thought, it is now immediate and urgent that senior citizens need to be both selfish and self-centered and maintain social distancing with own family members and relatives living outside their homes. Further I personally recommend that Senior Citizens should avoid crowds. However, one must also be cautious of misinformation that is rampant in the wake of social media and instant messaging services.

It is now embedded within every person that they need to wash hands frequently with soap and water for, at least 20 seconds before and after preparing food, using the bathroom, or touching surfaces in public places. Carrying a small bottle of hand sanitizer while going out for essential work is a must to do in today’s society. The same applies to seniors too. In case of a cough or sneeze, doing it into the bend of elbow or into a disposable tissue is a good habit. It is also recommended to keep hands and fingers away from face, nose, ears and eyes. In case of any irritation in such body parts, using a clean cloth or ear bud is an easy way to protect themselves. In cases of Seniors who have no problem with their mobility at homes, they could develop a habit of cleaning frequently touched surfaces often, including mobility and medical equipment used by them such as walkers, canes and handrails. Any non-acid containing disinfectant could do. Practicing social and physical distancing need not be misunderstood for social isolation or loneliness. It is very essential to keep older adults safe, but also keep in mind that social isolation can have a negative impact on older people’s  immunity and mental health, which can be compensated by learning to use phones for Video Calls or WhatsApp chatting or watching knowledge or religion based TV shows.

Senior Citizens need to redesign their life style during current problem by limiting their interactions via in-person visits. In terms of social contacts, seniors should be encouraged to think beyond their usual circle of friends and family. With many houses of worship opening their doors, the natural habit of visiting them often can be kept in hibernation for some more time. Instead Seniors can seek solace by watching LIVE programs on many Religious TV Channels for spiritual comfort and support. It is not a difficult task for elders to learn to use Apps on their mobile phones to spend quality time. Another aspect for spending time within four walls could be reviving the long forgotten habit of writing letters or diaries or sending postcards to near ones or old friends which will lift the spirits.

It was a happy moment for me to learn that some Seniors are spending their time by going through and organizing old photos and memorabilia together, and enjoying the stories and happy memories of the past. It can be a good time for an elder to demonstrate his cooking a favorite family recipe, or share favorite songs or movies with other people in the household.

If you are feeling well, please consider postponing any non-urgent medical procedures, annual checkups and other non-essential doctor visits. Seniors, especially those living with chronic illness, should continue to have their regular checkups with all precautions taken. They need to ask their Doctors to communicate over video, email or other means rather than face-to-face, in case of any problem. Further stocking up one to three months of medications, and at least two weeks’ worth of food, over-the-counter medicines and other essentials could help reducing your visits outside your homes. Keeping a record of food and medicine delivery services of your area is very helpful in times of need. They should keep emergency contact numbers in a visible/prominent area of the house and designating someone nearby whom a Senior can rely on to take care in emergencies is a must in these times. Needless to say but avoiding travel is a must especially non-essential travel, such as family trips or relative visits or marriages or parties that would expose them to crowds. 

Following all or some of the above could be helpful for our senior citizens to remain healthy in these trying times of CORONA type of infections.

By: Dr G V Rao, General Secretary,

Greater Alwal Allied Service Association (GAASA) email:contactgaasa@gmail.com

Sanathana Entrepreneurs  Association

The chairman Shri, Narendra garu, Shri. Pradeep garu, Shri. Amruth garu, Shri. Krishna Kumar garu, Shri. Krovi Radha Krishna Garu, Shri. Rama Chandra murthy garu, Shri. Annadata Madhav Rao Garu have together donated Rs.6,45,000/- to Ms. Kavya sree Samudrala who is studying 3rd year MBBS  at Kamineni Institute  of Medical Sciences (KIMS) towards her college fee.                                                                                                                                                      -

By S. B. RAM, President, SEA

Telangana State Red Cross Society

Three old age homes in Sircilla, Sangareddy and Aadilabad would be built and maintained by the Red Cross Society and supervised by the respective district collectors, according to a GO issued by Smt. Divya, IAS Principal Secretary of the Telangana State department for the Welfare of Women, children and the elders.

      

The Red Cross Society, Hyderabad 

The Indian Red Cross Society Hyderabad district chairman Sri. Mamidi Bheem Reddy and Tagore High School in Gandhinagar Correspondent Sri. Bandari Saikumar, together have distributed essential food items to those teachers who are not receiving their salaries for the past three months. Those who participated in this programme are: Deerapalli Gopala Krishna garu, Madhubabu garu, Swapna Reddy garu, Tummalapalli Sreenivas garu, Mahender Reddy garu, Sateesh Reddy garu, Ayub Khan garu, Muneer garu, Gopal garu, Sandeep brothers, and others.

The Red Cross team headed by Chairman Sri. Bheem Reddy visited Secunderabad Railway station to attend to the plight of a young Biharee migrant worker with three children who landed by train in Hyderabad, instead of New Delhi. All food and ticket arrangements are made for her safe and sure return home. Those who participated in the visit are: Mrs. Ewari, the state Executive Committee member, Mrs. Anusha, Organising secretary Mrs. Parvati, and members Sri. Mahender Reddy, Sri. Guru Charan, Sri. Gopal and others.

Activities of the Friends Welfare Association

 1. On the occasion of the World Blood Donation Day, i.e. on 14th June, in the morning those who have donated their blood for more than ten times are felicitated with a shawl and a trophy in the Super Viz junior college in Chanda nagar by Sri. Tadiboyina Ramaswamy Yadav. They are: Sri. Madan Mohan, Sri. P. Srinivas, Sri. Sreeramachandra Murty, Sri. Maheswara Reddy, Sri. Sairam Yadav, Sri. Sudhakar, Sri. Palam Sreenu, T. Srinivas Yadav, Sri. Rambabu, Sri. Umamaheswara Rao, Sri. Veeraswamy and others.

Photo-21    The Convenor explained the origin of the Day as declared by the UN in 2004 as the birth day of Karlland Steiner, the famous biologist who received the Nobel prize in 1930. The Day is meant to remove many fears people have in donating blood. From 18 to 60 years of age, anybody who has 45 kgs weight can donate. Men can donate 4 times and women 2 times a year. Members of the Friends Welfare Association who participated in this programme are: Ram Mohan Rao, Sivaram Krishna, Janardhan, N. Srinivasa Rao and others.

On the Occasion of World Blood Donation Day, the members of Adileela Foundation have participated and donated blood in Voluntary Blood Donation camp.

Kriya Sangh Society’s Relief Work

So far, from 26/03/2020 to 08/06/2020, the founder secretary of the Society, which is operating since 005, reports to have distributed: Cooked food packets: 1,90,000, Dry Ration Kits: 3,500, Breads: 5,000, Butter milk:10,000, Chocolet tablets for children: 20,000, Medicines for chronic illnesses, worth: Rs. 2,56,000 PPE kits: 56, Sanitary napkins: 3,000, Masks: 4,000.

By Shaik Nayeem,

Allumni IVLP USA, Founder Secretary, Kriya Sangh Society.

WhatsApp 9347010276, Website: www.kriyasanghsociety.org

Amma Eye Organ and Body Donation Promoters’ Organisation

The Organisation invites all those who are interested to donate (after death or brain-death), their eye and other parts of the body, to contact: Ganji Eswaralingam, founder of Amma Eye Organ & Body Donation Promoters’ Organisation:Tel:9550894940 & 9491074940,                 email: ammaeyeorganbody@gmail.com

DJ Charitable Trust, Jyoti Nagar

The Trust has been during the COVID 19 rendering its services regularly. It has distributed free Breakfast packets to one hundred children in the near by locality.

DJ Charitable Trust, Jyoti Nagar, Lallaguda, sec-bad.

Asay-Aakruthi Organisation in Boduppal Municipal Corporation

The Project Coordinator Sri. G. Ramesh and project officer Sri. Krishna Rao have identified about 60 persons of low income in Ambedkarnagar colony and came to provide them with some essential food materials during the emergency situation, at the Dwacra Bhawan. At the same time, they served some journalists also. Other members of the team,  Majula and Rama were also present.

Dharma Foundation of India, Kolkata

Vice President Dr.Bharati Neogy, Secretary General, VNM & Dinante Sri SR Chakraborty,  Smt. Shyamali Ghosh,  Smt. Ranu Roy,  Smt Namita Pal who are members of  Dinante-Garden Reach Senior Citizens Society  took part in 2nd term relief distribution of food and grocery items, etc. In an event  organised by Dishari.  They had also distributed two masks to each recipient as donated by Dr.  Alakananda Banerjee VP, AlSCCON.