The annual Elders’ Walk conducted by HelpAge Sri Lanka (HASL) to coincide with the International Day of Elderly persons was conducted jointly with the Gampaha District Secretariat and the Elders’ federation with the participation of over 500 elders who were between the ages of 60 to 85 years.
The two-hour walk was conduct with the participation of Gampaha District Secretariat officials and employees of HelpAge Sri Lanka. Members of Elders’ societies and the Gampaha District Senior Citizens Federation also participated in the walk which commenced from Gampaha District Secretariat premises at 8:30 a.m., commenting on the walk HASL, Chairman, Deshabandu Tilak de Zoysa said ageing is a challenge in today’s world and reminded of the invaluable service rendered by elders to the society during their early days.
HASL, Executive Director Samantha Liyanawaduge said this year’s walk was conducted under the theme “Fulfilling promises of the universal declaration of Human Rights for older persons.”
He said that walks such as this refreshed and energised the minds of elders and also improved their quality of life. The participating elders also performed cultural and entertaining programmes during the walk to delight people who were present to greet them. HASL, Programme Manager Chaminda de Silva said, many children and people also joined the walk and extend their love and kindness for elderly people.
Elders also took part in entertainment programmes at the Gampaha District Secretariat auditorium.
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