Old age in India is a big problem. There are 81 million old people in India.
Nearly 40% of senior citizens living with their families are reportedly facing abuse of one kind or another, with only one in six cases actually reported.
The incidences of elderly couples being forced to sell their houses are very high. Many of them suffer in silence as they fear humiliation if they speak up.
A phenomenon called ‘grand dumping’ is becoming common in urban areas these days as children are being increasingly intolerant of their parents’ health problems.
It is then their children begin to see their parents as a burden and may throw them out of their homes. Some put their old parents or grandparents in old-age homes and forget about them.
Widows face unique challenges that often leave them vulnerable and marginalized in our society. The loss of a spouse is not only emotionally devastating but can also lead to financial insecurity, isolation, and even homelessness.
LIGHT Society is seeking to establish a shelter home for 50 women to alleviate these hardships by offering a safe haven and comprehensive support to these brave women who have experienced profound loss.
Our shelter home will serve as more than just a roof over their heads; it is a sanctuary where widowed women find compassion, care, community and live with dignity and respect.
We provide them with not only essential amenities but also nutritious meals, clean bedding, medical support, personal care items, cultural activities and spiritual guidance, and ensuring the women feel secure and valued
Your contribution, no matter how big or small, will make a significant difference in the lives of these deserving women.
Any amount, smaller or big makes a huge impact.
You can make a one-time gift or a recurring gift a few months or a year.
