The Reality of Service | Jas Kalra | TEDxHIXS Youth

Foundation Overview - The Earth CVS Foundation was founded in 2008 by Shri Ravi Kalra to serve abandoned people [2] - The foundation grew from initially caring for 50 people to currently caring for 1,300 people on a 24/7 basis [4][6] Beneficiaries and Their Circumstances - The foundation primarily serves abandoned senior citizens, often rejected by their own families due to age or illness [7] - Many residents lived on the streets for 8-9 years before being rescued by authorities or referred to the foundation [8] - Residents often arrive with severe health issues, including wounds, infections, and disabilities [9][13] Foundation Services - The foundation provides free 24/7 admission, three meals a day, toiletries, medicines, and hospital treatments [8][9][10] - The foundation also offers counseling services to its residents [10] - The foundation addresses the immediate needs of residents, including changing diapers, cleaning wounds, and removing maggots [13] Societal Issues - Abandonment of elderly parents is a widespread issue, affecting people from all socioeconomic backgrounds [11][14] - Family members sometimes abandon their parents at the foundation's gates, even in severe weather conditions [12][15] - In many cases, families do not claim the bodies of their deceased parents from the shelter home [22] Call to Action - The speaker emphasizes the importance of service and contribution from the younger generation to build a better future [27][28] - Individuals can serve in various ways, including environmental work, helping those in need, or simply caring for their own parents [28][29] - Increased awareness and service towards parents could potentially lead to the closure of the speaker's old age home [29]