Our Mission
To raise awareness about the challenges facing India’s ageing population of 138 million and to ensure that disadvantaged elders in India can live active, health and dignified lives
We are grateful that you would consider devoting your time and talents to advancing the cause of India’s elders. There are many ways in which you can volunteer and become and active contributor with American Friends of HelpAge India here in the United States.
Our Impact
HelpAge India became the first Indian NGO to receive the ‘2020 UN Population Award’ in recognition of it’s outstanding contribution to the social sector globally. Read More
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Vision Restoration: Cataract Surgeries
12.5 million people in India are blind and cannot afford treatment – cataracts is a major cause of blindness. HelpAge conducts more than 35,000 cataract eye surgeries in 15 states each year. Credible and competent eye hospitals and organizations carry out surgeries with HelpAge India’s support, thus restoring dignity and vigor to elders’ lives.
Livelihood for Elders
HelpAge tackles the economic barriers faced by older people and focuses on improving social and income security for them especially through community self-help groups.
HelpAge Mobile Healthcare Units
HelpAge’s Mobile Healthcare program provides sustainable healthcare solutions and medicines to poverty stricken elders by reaching them directly - wherever they are.
Our Sunset People
A short film reflecting the plight of the elderly in India and how the India-based charity HelpAge India is working towards improving the quality of life of these elders.
Our Impact
HelpAge India became the first Indian NGO to receive the ‘2020 UN Population Award’ in recognition of it’s outstanding contribution to the social sector globally. Read More
