Archive · 18 Nov 2025
Intergenerational Bonding & Diabetes Awareness at Kolkata Event
A charity event in Kolkata brought together older adults and children with diabetes to learn from each other and celebrate World Diabetes Day and Children's Day.
A doctor talked about staying healthy and managing diabetes, and there was a music show with an old and a young singer.
The goal was to help different ages connect, understand diabetes better, and show kindness.
Metta Foundation and Jagriti Dham Senior Living hosted 'Celebrating Life Across Generations' on November 17, 2025.
The event brought together seniors, children with Type 1 diabetes, healthcare professionals, and performing artists.
Dr. Debasis Basu led a session on preventive elder care, lifestyle balance, and diabetes management.
A musical program featured 92-year-old Rabindra Sangeet exponent Smt. Bibha Sengupta and contemporary performer Sharmi Roynandi Dhar.
The event aimed to foster intergenerational bonds, empathy, diabetes awareness, and holistic well-being.
- Who
- Metta Foundation, Jagriti Dham Senior Living, seniors, children with Type 1 diabetes, healthcare professionals, performing artists, Dr. Debasis Basu, Smt. Bibha Sengupta, Sharmi Roynandi Dhar
- What
- Hosted 'Celebrating Life Across Generations', an event combining World Diabetes Day and Children’s Day celebrations, focusing on intergenerational connection, diabetes awareness, and holistic well-being.
- When
- November 17, 2025
- Where
- Jagriti Dham – Merlin Greens, Ibiza Club, Diamond Harbour Road, Kolkata
- Why
- To foster meaningful intergenerational connections, promote diabetes awareness, encourage holistic well-being, and create a space for shared experiences and empathy.
Elder Care Focus
Children with Diabetes Focus
Event Emphasis
Elder Care Focus
The event highlighted preventive elder care and holistic lifestyle balance for seniors, with contributions from seniors and elders in musical performances.
Children with Diabetes Focus
The event emphasized diabetes management, emotional resilience, and support for children living with Type 1 diabetes, referred to as 'Little Warriors'.
- Event Name
- Celebrating Life Across Generations
- Organizers
- Metta Foundation and Jagriti Dham Senior Living
- Date
- November 17, 2025
- Location
- Jagriti Dham – Merlin Greens, Ibiza Club, Diamond Harbour Road, Kolkata
- Keynote Speaker
- Dr. Debasis Basu (Diabetologist)
- Featured Performers
- Smt. Bibha Sengupta (Rabindra Sangeet exponent) and Sharmi Roynandi Dhar (Contemporary performer)
