Based on the actual needs of the communities, the model of the “Intergenerational Self-Help Club” in the province has recently proven to be effective in promoting the role of the elderly. This model not only helps improve the quality of life for the elderly but also contributes significantly to building a united community and developing cultural life in the localities.
In Huu Do 1 area, Hop Nhat commune, Doan Hung district, 2024 is the third year that the "Intergenerational Self-Help" Club has been operating. This is one of the outstanding models of activities in the locality, implemented from the practical needs of families in difficulty, especially families with elderly people who are sick or living alone.
Ms. Ngo Thi Lien, a member of the Club, shared about her family's difficulties before joining the Club: "My husband has a serious illness, I myself have bone and joint diseases, cannot do heavy work, while my children work far away. When joining the Club, thanks to the encouragement and regular visits of the members, my family overcame difficulties and stabilized our lives."
Members of the Intergenerational Self-Help Club help club members after the storm.
Ms. Lien also added that thanks to the connection from the Club, she not only received material help but also spiritual encouragement, which she considered invaluable during her family's difficult period.
Mr. Nguyen Tat Ky, Chairman of the "Intergenerational Self-Help" Club in Huu Do 1 area, Hop Nhat commune, said: "We regularly organize consulting groups at home, monitor the situation of club members, and help families when they encounter difficulties. The club's good performance in this work is mainly thanks to the affection, consensus, and spirit of mutual support of the members."
Doan Hung district currently has 4 "Intergenerational Self-Help" Clubs deployed in the communes of Hop Nhat, Tay Coc, Chan Mong. The outstanding feature of the "Intergenerational Self-Help" Club is that its members regularly promote the role of self-help activities, support the community, help people in many forms such as helping poor households, supporting harvest for members who are sick or in trouble, coordinating with local Party committees and authorities to undertake waste collection, cleaning... These activities not only help connect members but are also recognized and highly appreciated by all levels and functional sectors.
Members of the "Intergenerational Self-Help" Club participate in a study session and exchange experiences.
Through health care activities, economic and spiritual support, the clubs have created a space for connecting generations, helping the elderly not only live happily and healthily but also actively participate in preserving and promoting local traditional values.
In Zone 4, Thanh Dinh Commune, Viet Tri City, the “Intergenerational Self-Help” Club has entered its 6th year of operation and has attracted 60 members, including 48 elderly people. The remaining members are young people, women, and local people. This model not only helps the elderly overcome difficulties in life but also promotes economic development, supports households in starting businesses, and improves income.
One of the outstanding programs of the Club is the preferential loan fund for members. Up to now, the Club has disbursed 400 million VND to 7 households with an interest rate of 0.8%/month. Members mainly use this loan to invest in economic activities such as livestock farming, factory expansion, service development... Thanks to these loans, many families have improved their lives, helping members become financially independent and rise up in life.
Mr. Nguyen Duc Thanh, Head of the "Intergenerational Self-Help" Club in Zone 4, Thanh Dinh Commune, said: "The preferential loan model not only helps households overcome difficulties but also creates a spread in the community, helping members have more motivation and confidence to develop the economy. Members who borrow capital all promote the effectiveness of the capital source and improve their family life."
Not only providing material support, the Club also creates an environment for exchange and sharing between generations. The elderly are not only the recipients of support but also the ones who pass on valuable experiences in agricultural production, animal husbandry, and life skills to the younger generation. This not only helps preserve traditional values but also creates a generation responsible for the community.
Cultural and artistic activities of the "Intergenerational Self-Help" Club.
The positive results from the activities of the "Intergenerational Self-Help" Clubs have demonstrated the effectiveness of this model in caring for and promoting the role of the elderly, especially in the context of an increasingly aging population. Through activities such as supporting crop harvests, health care, and borrowing capital for economic development, the Club has helped the elderly overcome difficulties, live happily and healthily, and at the same time promote their role in the community. In particular, the "Intergenerational Self-Help" Club model has helped connect generations, creating opportunities for cooperation and sustainable development.
The Intergenerational Self-Help Club model in the province not only benefits its members but also contributes positively to the overall development of the community. This is a creative and humane model that deserves to be replicated and developed in many other localities so that the elderly can not only live healthily but also live usefully for society.
Bao Thoa
Source: https://baophutho.vn/diem-tua-vung-chac-cho-nguoi-cao-tuoi-225395.htm
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