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Projects Map
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| Project : |
Elderly Care, Lesotho |
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| Country : |
Lesotho |
| Type : |
Social Care |
| Sector : |
Elderly Care |
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Project/Sector Name:
Elderly care, Lesotho
Partner(s):
Dorcas Aid International South Africa
Geographical Area:
Semonkong
Start Sector:
2004
Achievements Until Now:
Sponsored grannies are receiving social care (visits by social worker), food, medical support, multi-vitamins and trainings. Also, they take part in social activities organized for them.
Target Group:
Elderly people who are old, helpless and poor are supported by the project. The project set selection criteria.
Problem Program Addresses:
The program is addressing the lack of basic needs and the lack of care facilities for the old and frail in Lesotho. Due to the impact of HIV/AIDS many of the elderly in Lesotho are burdened with the care of their grandchildren. The number of deaths in the (re)productive age group has grown immensely after the rise of the HIV/AIDS pandemic the leaving many OVCs in the care of elderly family and community members. The program also seeks to address the vulnerability of the elderly which include; serious illnesses, lack of shelter, financial and economic problems, inadequate food and nutrition.
Purpose:
Improve the living condition of elderly people. Make the elderly people lead a more dignified and socially active life.
Main Activities:
Provision of food for elderly. Trainings on income generating activities and on health/hygiene. Home visits. Care and support groups for the elderly for socializing and support. |
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