DOBARA – Second Innings
Mr Manish Rai of Dobara (Second Innings) gave a talk in SCF on 2nd December 2019. Dobara is an NGO working to improve mental and social well being of senior citizens. Financial and health, medical or food related issues are not their main focus. They work with about twenty volunteers and many of them are themselves senior citizens. They conduct regular programs in old age homes, engaging the residents in a variety of activities – singing, games, art work, crafts, coloring, puzzles, games, etc. I was surprised to learn about a long list 40 activities which can be tailored to suit the needs of individuals and groups. NEAT (Neighborhood Action Team) visits OAH, assess their needs, provide meaningful engagement on regular basis. Bridging intergenerational gap by sensitizing youngsters about needs of the aged is an important activity of Dobara.
Active and mobile seniors can assemble in specified location for engagements. Volunteers can be sent to OAH to entertain residents. They cater to women's groups via social gatherings also. Activities are well planned, highly structured, tailor made for each recipient group. It was pleasing to know of one volunteer who spends time engaging people over phone – getting nearly 100 friends! Dobara is associated with Pass It On Network in Paris and another global Human Rights Network of older adults.
Contact: DOBARA. Mr Manish Rai Co-founder 7406131819
30 Gruhalakshmi colony Secunderabad 500015
040-29552016 / 09490804278 /
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