About Us

‘Vriddha Mitra’ is implemented by a not-for-profit organisation SCHOOL (Society of Community Health Oriented Operational Links) founded in the year 2007.

‘Vriddha Mitra’ believes that every elderly deserves affection and care. Hence, we are whole-heartedly committed towards ensuring that the older people not only receive support but also live a healthy and fulfilling life.

All our efforts are geared to achieve the following Strategic Outcomes:

Establish community-based approaches to nurture physical, psycho-social and environmental support system to promote healthy ageing
Improve independence and ability amongst elderly for self-care and self-sustenance
Promote respect and inclusion of the older people through inter-generational dialogue

‘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.

Mission and Vision

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) plead that we view development in an integrated
and transformative manner. We believe in the mantra of ‘reciprocation’ between social systems, economy, culture, education, and livelihoods and build an ecosystem that provides ability to pursue healthy lives. With a strong focus on empowerment and participation, we practice the unique approach of addressing all the social determinants.

Our mission remains to promote good health and well-being of humanity throughout the world.

‘Vriddha Mitra’ aims to reach out to every elderly person in India, with a special focus on the
most vulnerable and the needy.

Our Vision
To build an age friendly ecosystem for the elderly population in India.

Our Mission

To provide integrated solutions for the challenges faced by the elderly populations with a
continued vigour of empowerment and equality.