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Himalaya Airlines has joined hands with Airlines Operating Committee – Nepal (AOC-N) on September 5 to fortify its Corporate Social Responsibilities (CSR) initiative for the betterment of the society. Consortium of Airlines came in together with AOC-N, for their annual welfare activity. Under AOC-N’s banner, this year’s welfare activity was carried out to support Matatirtha Bridhashram Samiti located at Matatirtha, Kathmandu.
Acknowledging the need for the extra care, for the health and hygiene of the elderly people, Himalaya Airlines’ contribution of the supplies of cleaning materials included: soaps, detergents, toiletries, towels, brooms and the hair trimmers on the special request for the occupants of the old age home.
Matatirtha Bridhashram Samiti was established in 1997 and provides shelter to the elder female citizens of Nepal over 60 years of age who are needy, without shelter, without guardians and in need of care and attention. Apart from the food, shelter, and clothing they provide health services along with the religious and entertainment programmes for the residents. A total of 25 elderly women and 5 helpers reside in this Old Age Home.
Ujjwala Dali, Head of Department of Brand & Service Improvement expressed, “Sheltering these mothers and nurturing them at the times they need most, is a very noble task shouldered by Matatirtha Bridhashram Samiti. Himalaya Airlines is determined to further extend the helping hands to the Samiti on a more frequent basis and requests all the other organisations as well as the individuals to join in together to support these mothers. To bring smiles on the faces of these elderly ladies is the earnest act any person can do!”
