The UN declared October 01 as the ‘International Day of Older Persons’

HASL , Chairman, Deshabandu Tilak de Zoysa said ageing is a challenge in today’s world and celebrating the `International Day of Older Persons’ is an opportunity to highlight the important contributions that older people made to the society.

Helpage, Executive Director Samantha Liyanawaduge who also participated in the `Walk’ highlighted that the Walk displayed the courage and strength of elders. He said Helpage also conducts Free Cataract Surgeries at Helpage Eye Hospital, Wellawatta and Mobile Eye Care camps countrywide for underprivileged citizens.