Vriddha Mitra
The flagship program of SCHOOL
aims to reach out to every elderly person in India, with a special focus on the most vulnerable and the needy.
Society of Community Health Oriented Operational Links (SCHOOL) is a registered not-for profit organization working towards the attainment of SDG-3 Good Health and Wellbeing
We believe that every elderly deserves affection and care. We are whole-heartedly committed towards ensuring that the older people not only receive support but also live a healthy and fulfilling life. ‘Vriddha Mitra’ is implemented, guided and steered by a set of diverse professionals that belong to the field of social work, public health, governance, law, economics, epidemiology and many more.
All our efforts are geared to achieve the following Strategic Outcomes:
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Holistic Community Care
Establish community-based approaches to nurture physical, psycho-social and environmental support system to promote healthy ageing
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Independence & Self-Reliance
Improve independence and ability amongst elderly for self-care and self-sustenance
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Dignity Through Inclusion
Promote respect and inclusion of the older people through inter-generational dialogue.
Our Mission
To build an age friendly ecosystem for the elderly population in India.
Our Vision
To provide integrated solutions for the challenges faced by the elderly populations with a continued vigour of empowerment and equality.
Our Compliances
Registered in the year 2007 under Section 8 of Companies Act (erstwhile Section 25)
Registered no. U85100MP2007NPL019346
As a not-for-profit organization, we abide by all compliances:
Registered in the year 2007 under Section 8 of Companies Act (erstwhile Section 25)
Registered with NGO Darpan
Audited statements and annual reports of last three years
We are also registered for undertaking CSR activities (Registration no: CSR00001624)
Our Board Members
Dr Benazir Patil
Chief Executive Officer
Dr Pawan Pathak
Chief Operations Officer
Dr Rahul Singh Bhadouria
Chief Strategy Officer
Advisory Board
Capt. Sunil Saraf
Prof (DR) Rukshana Shroff
Your support helps us reach those who need it most
Every contribution strengthens our mission and creates real impact on the ground.
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