On the afternoon of March 5th, a delegation from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Vietnam, led by Mr. Matthew Jackson, UNFPA Representative in Vietnam, held a working session with the People's Committee of Thanh Hoa province to discuss the activities of projects and models related to elderly care and assistance for vulnerable groups implemented in the province.
Scenes from the working session.
Accompanying the delegation were representatives from the Central Committee of the Vietnam Association of the Elderly; the International Organization for the Support of the Elderly (HAI); and the United Nations Population Fund in Vietnam.
Comrade Dau Thanh Tung, Provincial Party Committee member and Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, received and worked with the delegation.
During the working session, the delegation listened to presentations from departments and agencies of Thanh Hoa province regarding activities with technical support from the UN Population Fund: the pilot model of integrated care for the elderly in the community and the activities of the Sunshine House.
The Director of the Thanh Hoa Social Work Service Center (Department of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs) reported on the results of the "Sunshine House" model.
Established in 2021, through a series of communication and training activities, and by providing services at a single point of contact, the Sunshine House has made a significant contribution to raising awareness and changing community behavior in accessing and using the house's services. It has built a team of staff with the knowledge and skills to provide professional assistance services. Simultaneously, it has mobilized the participation of all levels and sectors, ensuring timely and coordinated solutions to meet the needs of victims of violence.
The Thanh Hoa Provincial Association of Elderly People proposed continuing to implement the integrated and long-term care model for the elderly, while also increasing funding for project activities to achieve greater effectiveness.
Regarding the results and impact of the pilot model of integrated care for the elderly in the community, financially supported by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) through HelpAge International (HAI), an international organization supporting the elderly in Vietnam, the project "Promoting social protection and comprehensive and integrated care for the elderly to adapt to population aging" (abbreviated as Project VIE091) was developed and piloted in Dong Phu commune (Dong Son district) and Quang Phu ward (Thanh Hoa city).
After four months of implementing the model, families of elderly people who were initially hesitant to accept the project's support have now become more open and proactive with the companionship of the volunteers. The elderly are cared for happily, their spirits are better, and their health is improving; reducing the pressure on families involved in caring for elderly people with long-term illnesses...
Matthew Jackson, Head of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Vietnam, spoke at the meeting.
During the meeting, delegates discussed with leaders of the Thanh Hoa Provincial People's Committee and relevant departments and agencies the possibility of expanding pilot activities in 2024 and some support activities for the Sunshine House in 2024; they also shared some recommendations for the province to strengthen the care of the elderly and protect those who are victims of violence...
Deputy Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, Dau Thanh Tung, spoke at the working session.
Speaking at the meeting, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Dau Thanh Tung acknowledged, highly appreciated, and thanked the cooperation and support of the United Nations Population Fund in Vietnam (UNPFA) for Thanh Hoa province in implementing projects and models on elderly care and assistance for vulnerable groups. These activities have contributed to ensuring social security in Thanh Hoa province.
In the coming period, the People's Committee of Thanh Hoa province requests the United Nations Population Fund in Vietnam (UNPFA) and the HAI organization to continue paying attention to, supporting, cooperating with, and implementing social welfare projects in Thanh Hoa province. The People's Committee of the province commits to supporting and creating the best conditions for the activities and projects of the United Nations Population Fund in Vietnam (UNPFA) to be implemented smoothly.
The comrade requested that relevant departments and units, based on their assigned functions and tasks, advise the Provincial People's Committee on receiving, implementing, and effectively carrying out support activities and projects from the UN Population Fund in Vietnam in accordance with their authority and legal regulations, aiming to replicate projects and models to bring the best benefits to the people.
The delegation visited the House of Sunshine.
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) delegation in Vietnam poses for a commemorative photo with leaders of Thanh Hoa province and its departments and agencies.
Earlier, the delegation visited the pilot model of integrated care for the elderly in the community in Dong Phu commune (Dong Son district); Quang Phu ward (Thanh Hoa city) and visited the Sunshine House.
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