Hamid Khan
Ganderbal, October 1st, 2024 – Ahat-e-Waqar (Senior Citizen’s Home) Ganderbal implemented by the She Hope Society for Women Entrepreneurs celebrated the International Day of Older Persons in collaboration with the district Administration and Jammu and Kashmir Price Monitoring and Resource Unit.
This significant event, facilitated by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, aims to promote the welfare of senior citizens and enhance their social engagement within our communities.
To ensure a memorable IDOP, Senior Citizen’s Home has planned various activities, including cultural performances, talks, health camps, laughter clubs, and gardening sessions.
Apart from the residents, senior Citizens from surrounding areas have also been invited to participate in the event.
A health check-up of the Senior Citizens was conducted during the event. A significant activity was the plantation drive, where senior citizens themselves took part in planting trees at the Home.
Zaffar from the Price Monitoring Unit expressed gratitude to Hope for collaborating with JKPMRU in their campaign. In his address, he highlighted the importance of environmental cleanliness, noting that even the Quran emphasizes the need to maintain a clean environment
