Angalo Jestha Jeevan

‘Angalo’ meaning warm hug in Nepali, is a concept and commitment to embrace all Senior Citizens by sharing their knowledge and life experiences. The Organisation was conceptualised with the conviction and commitment to embrace Senior Citizens, advocate for their rights and ensure quality care in their everyday lives. As we believe, that 'Senior Lives Matter'.

Angalo was established in 2017, with a mission to support, network and connect with Senior Citizens and to focus on celebrating them. Angalo is registered as a not-for-profit Company under the Company Act 2063. Angalo carries the legacy of 'Service Fund for Elderly Citizens', the fund raising activity of Shanti Ashram which advocates for the rights and care of Senior Citizens. In the present bustling society forseen by Henry Davies (1871-1940) and aptly expressed as 'No time to see, in broad daylight, streams full of stars, like skies at night,”, we pause to applaud and appreciate the contribution of our Senior Citizens who have played a crucial role in constructing the society we now enjoy. Our Senior Citizens are like stars invisible to the unsearching eyes. We sometimes tend to forget their care and protection in shaping our lives.

Angalo is also an evidence based public policy advocacy services group involved in the research, training and knowledge sharing that works in a sustainable way with Senior Citizens. Angalo aims to advocate and lobby to reform, amend and implement policies and laws related to the rights of Senior Citizens.

The Founder of Shanti Ashram for Senior Citizens Mrs. Sabitri Jangam Thapa, and the Founder of Service Fund for Senior Citizens Mr. Bhola Man Singh Thapa are the Patrons of Angalo. Under their guidance and patronage Angalo envisions to fulfill it’s commitment for the objective it has been established for.

In 2000, Shanti Ashram Bridha Sewa Kosh (SABSK), a fund raising wing of Shanti Ashram was established by Patron Mrs. Sabitri Thapa and Mr. Bhola Man Singh Thapa by initiating a Trust Fund. The objective of SABSK was to help and support helpless Senior Citizens in their basic requirements.

Since its inception, SABSK has honoured Senior Citizens who have contributed in different aspects of socio-cultural and education fields. It has also provided annual medical allowance to ‘Ama Ghar’ Kalimati, supported the upkeep of Senior Citizens, conducted Health camps, provided musical instruments and constructed the kitchen of the Bungamati Day Care Centre for Senior Citizens. Thus, Angalo’s legacy dates back to three decades.

Core Values

The passion for Angalo’s work is driven by a cohesive and dedicated organisation that lives out its core values of:

RESPECT:
Recognising that “Senior Lives Matter” not only to our Nepali culture and tradition, but also to the Senior Citizens themselves, the community and society
DIGNITY:
Truly believing that Senior Citizens are worthy of our love and embrace and that they are supported in remaining thinkers and doers, who are also economically independent.
COMPASSION:
Demonstrating that the more we give, the more we receive. Being empathetic and committed to the cause of all Senior Citizens in their quest for quality assurance of a good life.
INCLUSION:
Embracing diversity with who we work and always using the lens of equality and equity in who we serve.
INNOVATION:
Using imagination and creativity to help design and support the delivery of available, accessible and affordable services.
STEWARDSHIP:
Maximising efficient and ethical use of funds and within the time entrusted to us.
VOLUNTEERISM:
Engaging volunteers in a vital and meaningful way. A system that provides a natural sense of accomplishments, and creates a sense of pride and identity.

OBJECTIVES:

Value Senior Citizens’ wealth of life experience and expertise
Provide relevant information to improve Senior Citizens' overall quality of life
Advocate for quality community services and care standards
Advocate and lobby for laws and policies of the rights of Senior Citizens
Mobilise and disburse funds for Senior Citizen related activities

Angalo aims to conduct activities like:

Create platform to allow Senior Citizens to share their personal life expereinces
Encourage schools to engage Senior Citizens in their activities and vice versa
Enable creation of service providers’ directory, informative app catering to Senior Citizens’ needs and concerns
Coordinate with the government to review and revise quality of care standards for Senior Citizen homes
Collaborate with existing Senior Citizen Federation

Our Goal

In the next 5 years Angalo aims to consolidate a strong, evidence-based and effective Senior Citizens National organisation which will facilitate the development of a powerful, sustained and coordinated voice for elderly people's issues.

Our Vision

Angalo's pursuit of equality, equity and human rights is underpinned by our vision of a Nepal that has re-imagined ageing; where Seniors and Citizens of all ages are partners. Angalo will be active in promoting quality ageing, life-long learning, health, happiness and the well-being of Senior Citizens. Spearheading an environment motivated to push new boundaries and live productively.

Our Mission

Angalo's mission is to innovate, advocate and support improvement of the rights, benefits and services that meet the changing needs of Senior Citizens, their care partners and the community. This includes a concerted effort to influence multi-sector-level policy perspectives and responses to ageing. These would also include social protection and social security which would help transform the culture of care within families and care homes in an accountable and transparent manner.