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2. 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

3. Vision & Goals Vision Goals
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

4. 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

5. 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)

6. 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

7. 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)

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

9. 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

10. 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

11. Agewell Volunteer Spread
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Rest of India
Haryana
West Bengal
Uttar Pradesh
Tamilnadu
Rajasthan
Orissa
Maharashtra
Madhya Pradesh
Kerala
Karnataka
Jharkhand
Gujarat
Bihar
Assam
Andhra Pradesh & Telangana

12. 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 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

13. Current Activities Helpline & Redressal Services Voluntary Activities
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

14. 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 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

15. Current Activities “Share the Warmth” Campaign
A special winter campaign of Agewell Foundation
To protect destitute elderly from bone-chilling cold during winters
During over 1 lac. pieces of woolens collected and distributed amongst over older persons
During ) over 3 lac pieces of woolens collected and distributed them amongst destitute & older persons
During ) 3 lac+ pieces of woolens, etc. collected and distributed them amongst destitute & older persons
During ) 2.5 lac+ pieces of woolens, etc. collected and distributed them amongst destitute & older persons
Share the Warmth Campaign – Collected 2.75 lac+ pieces of woolens, etc. and distribution amongst destitute & old persons
Share the Warmth Campaign – Collected and distributed 1.5 lac+ pieces of woolens
Share the Warmth Campaign – Collected and distributed pieces of woolens, etc.
Share the Warmth Campaign – Collected and distributed 1,20,000+ pieces of woolens, etc. among destitute and elderly

16. Current Activities “I Am Responsible” Campaign Agewell Listening Post
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 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

17. 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

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

19. 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

20. 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

21. 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

22. 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

23. Research Currently underway: Researches: Analysis:
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

24. 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

25. 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

26. Contact US Visit us at www.agewellfoundation.org
Meet us at Agewell Foundation, M8A Lajpat Nagar - II, Second Floor, New Delhi,
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