by carers-admin | Aug 18, 2019 | Uncategorised
Three Carers Days were celebrated in the state of Odisha this month. Carers Days are a great way to increase awareness about carers and to recognise the amazing work that they do. Here is a recap of what happened on each of those days: The first celebration was held...
by carers-admin | Aug 6, 2019 | Uncategorised
In India we are currently working on a four-year project funded by the Commonwealth Foundation entitled “Family Caregiving and Public Policy in India: Creating New Opportunities for Recognition and Support”. As part of this project, we are establishing State Level...
by carers-admin | Aug 1, 2019 | Uncategorised
Kalkoly is 12 years old and cares for her elder brother Milon, who has an intellectual disability and communication difficulties. They live in a small village on the outskirts of Dhaka, Bangladesh with their parents who both work long hours every day as garment...
by carers-admin | Jul 30, 2019 | Uncategorised
International Day of Friendship is celebrated annually on July 30. Friendships are a great way to unite people of the world for the greater good. Our carers Self-Help Groups (SHG) are an excellent example of how friendships can bring positive change to people’s lives....
by carers-admin | Jul 16, 2019 | Uncategorised
In Ramachandrapuram village, Andhra Pradesh, southern India lives 41-year old Kamalamma and her 19-year old daughter, Venkatalakshmi who has cerebral palsy, epilepsy and intellectual disability. Kamalamma cares around-the-clock for Venkatalakshmi, including bathing,...
by carers-admin | Jun 13, 2019 | Uncategorised
Carers Week, an annual awareness campaign celebrating and recognising the vital contribution made by the UK’s 6.5 million carers, is taking place between 10th June – 16th June. This year’s theme is “getting carers connected in their communities”. In India, Nepal...
