ELDERLY CARE PROGRAM
Our Elderly Care programme supports older members of the Tibetan community who live alone or lack regular family support.Through home visits, practical assistance and emotional companionship, we aim to ensure that elders feel cared for, respected and connected.
This work is our way of honouring the first generation Tibetans in exile who helped build the Tibetan community in exile from the ground
WHO WE SUPPORT
- Elders living alone or without family support
- Hermits monks and nuns spending their time doing meditation and religious practices in the hills of Dharashala
- Seniors whose children live abroad or are unable to provide daily care
- Older individuals facing
OUR SUPPORT
- Regular home visits for companionship and wellbeing
- Help with household chores, shopping and basic needs
- Distribution of food items and winter bedding
- Monthly stipend for vulnerable elders through the Adopt a Grandparent sponsorship programme
- We also visit the nearby slums and distribute food items and winter beddings
Currently, 65 elders receive pocket money support with the kindness of our sponsors
IMPACT
Our support reduces isolation, improves daily living conditions and restore dignity for elders who might otherwise struggle alone.
Beyond material assistance, the programme builds meaningful human conditions and reassurances
CURRENT FOCUS
Expanding the sponsorship network
Increase regular home visits
Providing seasonal essentials (food, winter supplies)
Identifying more elders in need.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
Sponsor an elder through the Adopt a grand parent programme
Support classroom resources and teaching staff
Support food and winter relief distributions
Volunteer time for visits and companionship
Make a donation to help sustain and grow this programme
