During the months of August and September, the NSS volunteers and Programme Officers made regular visits to the Old Age Home at Provedoria, Margao after class hours. A total of 126 volunteers in groups of 15-20, regularly visited and spent time with the elderly inmates of the Old Age Home. They interacted with them, entertained them by playing games, narrating stories, entertainment videos and short movies, riddles etc. The objective of this activity was to sensitize the students about the problems faced by the elderly, learn how to respect them, care for them and listen to their experiences and their advice. Our volunteers taught them to make paper bags which the Provedoria plans to distribute to the Pharmacies and shops as an activity under their Plastic free campaign.
The students enjoy their interactions with the senior citizens there and looked forward to participating in this activity every week.
Participation in World Elders Day ‘Adharniya’
The programme was held on 29th September 2019 atRavindraBhavan(Black Box). It was organized by Vaishya Legal Forum in association with International Vaishya Federation(Goa Chapter) and BailanchoEkvott, Margao. The aim of the session was to sensitize youth on being compassionate and responsible towards the elders of the family and in society. The Chief Guest Ms. SunitaSawant, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Goa Police, spoke on the rights of the senior citizens and the support and assistance provided to them through police department. Other speakers were Shri. DattaprasadPawaskar, State Head-Goa, Helpage India and Shri.VishwanathSwar, Vice President of AmbikaYogKutir Goa. They shared their views on various issues faced by the elderly and the need to give them love and compassion. Documentaries made by groups of students on Senior citizens were screened at the event and were appreciated by the audience. 23 NSS volunteers attended the programme.
