The Volunteers of the Karunya Sangha Vedi, Kochi celebrated The International Day for Older Persons together with the elderly mothers at Karunya Bhavan, Palluruthy. President Mr. P. K. Nadesan presided over the event, and Rev. Father Antony Ettungal inaugurated the gathering. Playback singer Mr. Pradeep Palluruthy was the chief guest.

The senior member of Karunya Bhavan, Mrs. Treesa Ammachi, cut the cake and shared sweets with everyone. Members of the Karunya Sangha Vedi individually honored the elderly and presented them with gifts. Karunya Bhavan Superior Sister Mary Arackal, Karunya Sangha Vedi General Secretary Mr. P.G. Lawrence, Program Coordinator Mr. P.T. Boniface, Mr. P.P. Jacob, Mr. T.J. Jain, Mr. Sebastian Bernard, Mrs. Joyce Antony, Mrs. T.P. Sophia, and Mr. Antony Palluruthy also spoke at the event.