We are extremely delighted to share that Shri Sailesh Mishra
Founder of Silver Innings, a social enterprise working with Senior Citizens has
been conferred the prestigious 'KARMAVEER JYOTI - the highest iCONGO Karmaveer
Global Award for Social Justice and Citizen Action' at New Delhi on
26th Nov 2016.
Sailesh was felicitated the coveted ‘Karmaveer Jyoti’ Golden
Puraskar’ award on the 26th of November at Delhi Public School, Gurgaon, New
Delhi at the exclusive awards function which is a part of “iCONGO’s RIGHT every
WRONG conclave” a national forum for social justice and citizen action where various
social justice issues are discussed by very eminent and concerned citizens.
Sailesh Mishra, Son of Million Parents is a Social
Entrepreneur and Mentor, Founder of Silver Innings® a community dedicated to Senior Citizens in
India. Through his organisation Silver Innings (since April 2008) he is working
towards creating Elder Friendly World where Ageing becomes a Positive and
Rewarding Experience. He has left his well-paid corporate job to work for his
passion to work with Senior Citizens, which he believes is the most neglected
and ignored segment. His work in the field of Dementia is worth to be
commended. Having delved deep into the lives of the aged and understanding
their challenges, their emotional needs,
their wishes and their aspirations and hopes, he was felt compelled to start
‘A1 Snehanjali’ Mumbai city First 24 x 7 Assisted Living Elder Care Home and
also started Innovative program promoting Talent and Companionship among
Elders. He effectively uses his Social Media, PR, Networking & Advocacy
skills to outreach people of all ages around globe for the cause, making Silver
Innings group pioneer in Asia Pacific region for using ICT. His vision for an
elder-friendly world has garnered support from individuals and organizations
across society. A belief that these silver-haired, golden-hearted people
deserve to enjoy their “second childhood” with dignity, respect and care has
driven Sailesh Mishra and his team of committed souls to reach out to seniors
in as many ways as possible.
His dream is of India being global leader in the Holistic
sphere of the globe, a network beyond borders, between technology, innovations
and a socio-psychological approach. His dream is of a society where all
generations are empowered, they are independent to choose and decide their
careers and future. He foresee a growth in start-ups and social entrepreneurs
for today’s youth and tomorrow seniors.
This award is given to Individual of extraordinary work for
the society, by iCONGO – Indian Confederation of NGOs. iCONGO team of Advisors,
Mentors and all our VOLUNTEERS, we congratulate Sailesh Mishra on his selection
for the Karmaveer Puraskaar- Global Awards for Social Justice and Citizen
Action. He was also welcomed as Karmaveer Noble Laureate 2015-16. It was great
privilege to have him as an integral part of the REX and Karmaveer community
and the Joy of Giving and Right every Wrong Movement.
In the year 2008, Sailesh Mishra was Awarded the coveted
‘Karmaveer Puraskar’ for his commendable work in the field of social service, especially
for Senior Citizens.
The ‘Karmaveer Puraskar’ is a national award for Social
Justice & Citizen Action. The award is instituted by iCONGO – Indian
Confederation of NGOs – the people sector association- in partnership with
government, business, media, civil society and other sectors and leading global
and national organisations which over the years include institutions like TISS,
BCCI, NASSCOM FOUNDATION, PHDCCI, CMS, RAI, UNMC, UNODC, The art of living,
UNDP, World Bank, UNFPA, GTZ, WOTR, Swiss Agency for Development and
Cooperation, NDTV, Business World, Outlook and various others.
KARMAVEER PURASKAAR was created in 2006 by the people sector
through iCONGO to recognize only individual citizens from all sectors (media,
corporate, government, civil society, performing arts, professionals who have
been pivotal for “being and leading the change” beyond their personal daily
lives and business as usual by being committed on individual levels to work for
social justice issues with proactive citizen action. The awards are given to
individuals from various sectors for their contribution to promote social
justice through citizen action. The basic philosophy of the awards is based on
Gandhiji’s “Be the change you want to see in the world” and given to citizens
who go beyond being apathetic and believe in doing their bit for social justice
and know that it is “better to light a candle than to curse the darkness”. Past
awardees include living legends and some eminent citizens like Verghese Kurien,
Anu Aga, James Michael Lyngdoh, Vikram Akula, M. S. Swaminathan, Alyque
Padamsee.
Forget yourself for others, and others will never forget you.
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