60plus Advocacy Initiative marks World Elders Abuse Awareness Day June 15
We all pray to get old; everyone wishes to see their grandchildren and even great grand children.
60Plus Advocacy Initiative are advocates with passion, championing elderly wellbeing. Together they strive to elevate the elderly lives, inspiring change and improving the lives of seniors.
On June 15 2023, the NGO marked the World Elder Abuse Awareness Day by organizing a walk themed “A Walk for Respect and Care for The Elderly”.
Yes, it rained! it was a rainy day but that didn’t douse the zeal of the NGO to embark on this very important activity to sensitize the public on the need to Respect and care for the elderly.
Seniors poured in from different parts of Lago; Egbeda, Igando, Ikorodu, Ibeju Lekki, Shomolu, Ikeja, and even Shagamu in Ogun State. The event was graced by Representatives from Lagos state Health Management and other dignitaries.
The walk was a short but very impactful one, as Elders distributed flyers and created awareness on the need to respect and help the elderly. This walk took place around the Tinubu Fountain Park at the heart of Lagos Island.
Even in the rain, members of the NGO, alongside numerous seniors took their stand against Elder’s Abuse.
As Advocates for the elderly, 60Plus Advocacy Initiative solicit your support in this worthy quest to create a safe space for the seniors of Nigeria.
Remember you too will be old one day
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60plus Advocacy Initiative, the Voice of the Elderly
The plight of the Elderly in Nigeria has been grossly neglected over the years. It is a fact that only a very small percentage of the population of the Elderly receive pensions or have independent means of income. The vast majority are totally dependent on family or charity. Many of them are going through untold hardships. These Seniors had contributed their quotas during their youthful and adult days but now feel abandoned when old. There is the need to act on their behalf.
60 Plus Advocacy Initiative is a non-profit and a non-Governmental organization whose sole aim is to be the Voice of the Elderly and take their needs for social justice and quality living to the relevant authorities, at the State and National level. We came on board in 2018 and have our office at Suite 33, Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos Island, Nigeria.
During this Covid-19 pandemic, we have had a number of outreaches to donate palliatives to Elderly in our Society.
We now wish to launch our Advocacy at different levels of Government, to campaign regarding the Seniors’ health needs, transportation and recreation. This Initiative will also include a vigorous public awareness campaign for Respect for the Elderly.
We call on well meaning Nigerians, to support this noble cause, as we make a difference in the lives of the Elderly.
Remember the path you refuse to straighten today might be the same you will stumble on in the future. The youth of today is the Elderly of tomorrow
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