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Partner with Us to Create Lasting Impact for Elders and Those with Dementia
Why Collaborate with NMT
Together, We Can Create Meaningful Social Impact
At Nightingales Medical Trust (NMT), we believe meaningful social change happens when individuals, corporates, and communities come together. We actively collaborate with corporates, government bodies, NGOs, and academic institutions to improve the quality of life of elders, especially those living with dementia and those from marginalized communities.
We invite corporates to engage with us through CSR partnerships, employee engagement, and long-term collaborations that create measurable social impact.
Why Partner with NMT?
Over two decades of experience in elder and dementia care
Proven, scalable programs with measurable outcomes
Opportunities for employee sensitization on ageing, dementia, and caregiving
Strong governance and transparent impact reporting
NMT is eligible for CSR funding under the Companies Act, 2013.
Causes You Can Support
Your organization can choose to support one or more of the following focus areas:
Dementia Care
Health & Wellness
Nutritional Support
Education & Awareness
Livelihood & Skill Development
Addressing Social Isolation
Safety & Protection of Elders
Partnership Options
1. Adopt a Project
Support one or more of our need-based flagship programs:
Destitute homes for homeless elderly
Background Many individuals with no financial security and social support become dependent on already burdened families, leading to intergenerational conflict, neglect, and in extreme cases, abandonment. Deserted elderly live on streets without adequate food, shelter, medical care or social support. Our intervention Destitute home for Homeless and Abandoned elderly—a transit home and Care Centre which offers a critical safety net—providing immediate shelter, nutrition, medical attention, and emotional support for elderly. Admissions of the elderly in crisis happen through the police. Location Bengaluru Support sought To cover nutrition, shelter, healthcare and shelter maintenance costs Outcomes · Improved health & nutrition of elders · Improves safety & well-being of elders · Healthy & active ageing of elders Our beneficiaries 125 homeless and deserted elderly (100 Elderly Women and 25 Elderly Men housed at Sandhya Suraksha and Sandhya Kirana Homes respectively)
Hiriyaravadis for the Elderly
Background The marginalized elderly dwelling in urban slums face extreme poverty, hunger, poor sanitation, inadequate healthcare, limited social support and difficult living conditions. All these contribute to a life of hardship, isolation, and deteriorating health for elderly. Our intervention ‘Hiriyaravadi’ – Day Care & Activity Centres for marginalized elders living in urban slums, providing a safe space for elders, providing support in nutrition, health and medical care, linking to government services and, empowerment through income-generation activities. Locations Urban and Peri-urban settlements of Bengaluru Support sought For operational expenses, income generation activities, healthcare services, and nutrition for one year. Outcomes · Improved health and nutrition of elders · Healthy and active ageing of elders · Improved safety & well-being of elders · Social inclusion of elders Our beneficiaries 180 marginalized elders where each centre will support 30 elders.
Elders Helpline – Helpline for Elders in Distress
Background With rising cases of elder abuse, neglect, isolation, and financial exploitation, senior citizens often have no one to reach out during distress. Any are unaware of the rights of elderly and services available. Our intervention Elderline 1090: a joint initiative of Nightingales Medical Trust & Bengaluru City Police, Elderline is a helpline offering immediate assistance, counseling, legal aid, rescue support, safety, dignity, and timely intervention for vulnerable senior citizens. Locations Bengaluru city Support sought To cover costs of operating helpline, legal assistance, counseling to distressed elders. Outcomes · Improved safety and security of elders · Enhanced access to justice to elders. Our beneficiaries 15000 to 18000 elders in a year. 1500 calls and walk-ins per month.
Jobs 60+: Employment and Skilling for Needy Elderly
Background As life expectancy rises and traditional family support structures decline, many elderly find themselves in need of continued income and purposeful engagement after retirement. Post-retirement employment helps them attain economic independence, self-esteem and mental well-being. Our intervention Post-retirement employment through job portal, job fairs, employment bureau and skilling viz. computer skills training, digital literacy and cyber safety skills training. Location Bengaluru Support sought To cover costs of job placement facilities, annual job fairs, conducting digital literacy, computer skills training, and cyber safety training programs Outcomes · Financial security & economic independence for elders · Improved self-esteem for elders Our beneficiaries 300 elders with jobs 600 elders trained in digital literacy and cyber safety
Active ageing in old age homes
Background Many of the old age homes focus primarily on food and shelter but there is a pressing need for incorporating active ageing services to enhance the physical, mental and social well-being of the residents. Such meaningful activities aim to facilitate continuous learning and social integration. Our interventions Trained active ageing facilitators conduct physical activity, cognitive engagement, and sessions on social interaction and emotional well-being for elders in old age homes. Our mobile units with exercise equipment and activity materials cover old age homes in North and South Bengaluru. Locations In and around Bengaluru. Support sought To cover costs of active ageing facilitators, assessment costs, travel, health camps and active ageing kits provided to the old age homes. Outcomes · Healthy and active ageing of elders in old age homes · Improved health and well-being of elders living in old age homes Our beneficiaries 30 to 32 old age homes in Bengaluru 600+ elders in old age homes
Smriti Gram – India’s Largest Dementia Care Village
Background With no known cure for dementia and the situation rapidly escalating where it is estimated that around 8.8 million elders are affected by dementia in India, the challenges are many. Family caregivers burnout, high costs attached to caregiving, availability and affordability of home caregivers, and scarcity of specialized and quality dementia care centres are some of them Our intervention A 5-acre Dementia Care Village situated in Doddaballapur, Bengaluru Rural District to provide affordable and high-quality dementia care to 300 persons living with dementia and 100 beds earmarked for marginalized elders with dementia. A state-of-the-art training centre will train 1000 individuals in geriatric and dementia care every year. Locations Bengaluru, Karnataka, and other states in southern India Support sought To cover costs of medical equipment and facilities Outcomes · Improved quality of dementia care · Reduction of progression of dementia · Improved health, nutrition, and well-being of elders with dementia · Strengthened capacity of caregivers in dementia care. Our beneficiaries 300 elders with dementia, of which 100 are marginalized elders 1000 caregivers
2. Corporate Donations
Corporates may choose to contribute to a specific cause or infrastructure requirement aligned with their CSR priorities.
Smriti Gram – A National Model for Dementia Care
NMT is establishing Smriti Gram, a 300-bed comprehensive dementia care ecosystem, including 100 beds exclusively for marginalized elders.
Project Status:
- Land acquired near Doddaballapur (1 hour from Bengaluru)
- Phase 1 (100 beds + Training Academy): Operational by September 2026
- Phase 2 (additional 200 beds): Completion by December 2028
Each contribution directly enhances quality of care, safety, sustainability, and dignity.
Donation Opportunities at Smriti Gram:
3. Event Sponsorship & Participation
Partner with us for national and international observances such as:
Opportunities include event sponsorship, employee volunteering, and brand visibility.
4. Payroll Giving
Enable your employees to support elder care and dementia care through monthly salary contributions toward NMT programs—an easy, consistent way to create long-term impact.
Setup Payroll Giving with NMT5. Volunteering
Volunteering: Individuals / Small Groups
Volunteering for the cause of the elderly can be a very satisfying experience. We encourage individuals to come forward to volunteer at our senior care and dementia care projects.
Learn MoreVolunteering Corporate Team
There are numerous ways for you to volunteer as a corporate body, a team or even a group of colleagues or friends. Elders love it when volunteers conduct activities for them, spend time with them or even help in the garden.
Learn More6. Internship
Nightingales Medical Trust welcomes students to do an internship at any of our projects. We believe that the experience with NMT will help individuals to continue to impact the lives of elders.
Based on Projects
Explore internship opportunities based on the projects and initiatives of Nightingales Medical Trust.
Learn MoreBased on Profession
Explore internship opportunities based on your professional skills and area of expertise.
Learn MoreLet's Build a Compassionate Future for Elders.
Partner with NMT to create meaningful, measurable, and lasting impact.
Support Nightingales Medical Trust.
Your contribution can help us create meaningful and sustainable impact in the lives of older persons, people living with dementia, and vulnerable communities.
Donations to Nightingales Medical Trust are exempt under Section 80G, subject to applicable conditions. NMT is eligible for CSR partnerships and operates as an NPO.