On September 30th, the Elderly Association of the province collaborated with the International Elderly Support Organization in Vietnam (HAI) to welcome a Japanese delegation to visit and survey the Intergenerational Self-Help Club model in Group 3, Dan Chu Ward, Hoa Binh City.
The leaders of the provincial Elderly
Association and the Japanese delegation visited elderly individuals receiving
home healthcare services through the Intergenerational Self-Help Club in Group
3, Dan Chu Ward, Hoa Binh City.
The
Intergenerational Self-Help Club in Group 3 was established in March 2023 with
funding from the project "Reducing Vulnerabilities in Income and Health for Elderly People
in Hoa Binh Province”(VIE071). The project is funded by the Japanese Government through the Japan
Social Development Fund (JSDF), managed by the World Bank in Vietnam.
The
Intergenerational Self-Help Club in Group 3 has 59 members, with 8 main activities
aimed at fully implementing diverse activities to improve the material and
spiritual lives of the elderly and promote their participation in community
activities. The project has supported 27 members in accessing the preferential loans with a total outstanding
balance of nearly 140 million VND. A volunteer care team of 10 people has been
established to provide the healthcare
services to 9 individuals. The club also maintains arts and sports teams to
promote the physical health and
enhance the cultural and spiritual
life for its members.
During
the meeting, the Japanese delegation was briefed by the leadership of the
Intergenerational Self-Help Club in Group 3 on the formation and ongoing
implementation of project activities. They also shared the innovative methods to attract the
participation of the general public, particularly the elderly, in the local
area. The delegation raised the questions
to better understand the strengths and limitations in the club's activities.
As
part of the program, the delegation visited the families benefiting from ithe ncome-increasing models and observed the
volunteer-led healthcare model for the elderly people in the community.
The piggy bank campaign has been carried out widely in Cao Phong district for years, showing efficacy in promoting education in the locality.
Lac Son district has made significant progress in promoting gender equality and women's advancement in areas such as politics, economy, labor, health care, and education.
During the two days, October 9 - 10, the Association of the Elderly of Hoa Binh province coordinated with the Help Age International in Vietnam (HAI) to organize a preliminary review and additional training for the club's Board of Directors. Ministries, the Elderly Associations at all levels, and the related parties have a club established in 2024 under the project "Supporting disadvantaged elderly through replicating Intergenerational Self-Help Clubs in Vietnam phase 2 (VIE085)”.
The organising board of the 2024 Hoa Binh technical innovation competition for youngsters and children held a ceremony on October 8 to summarise and honour winners, and launch the competition for 2025.
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In recent years, Cao Phong district has made continuous efforts to improve the quality of education and training (E&T), creating the significant highlights in the educational sector. With the synchronized solutions and a focus on resource investment, the district has achieved encouraging results.