Ageing and Health in Bosnia and Herzegovina
In BiH, beyond modest pensions, no personal or social assistance is available for the elderly, who belong to the poorest population. The project supports the community engagement for the elderly and the introduction of home based care for the elderly in 10 municipalities. Home based care is provided by auxiliary nurses, trained and employed by the Red Cross of BiH in cooperation with local governments. The project is a contribution to the initiative of the Swiss Red Cross.
| Paese/Regione | Tema | Periodo | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
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Bosnia e Erzegovina |
Sanità
Assistenza sanitaria primaria
Educazione sanitaria Diritti dell'uomo (diritti delle donne inclusi) |
15.12.2020
- 31.07.2025 |
CHF 1’500’000
|
- Home based care services are established in ten municipalities and at least 300,000 visits provided to the elderly.
- At least 85 auxiliary nurses, 100 volunteers and 1,000 family members are trained to provide/support home based care.
- 65 active ageing community groups are established with at least 2,000 elderly people participating. They engage in community initiatives and advocacy for improving the respect for the rights of elderly people.
- The Competence Centre for Elderly Care is established, run by the Red Cross Society of BiH. It offers training courses for auxiliary nurses, volunteers and familles of the elderly.
- Capacities of the Red Cross Society of BiH for the future independent management of home base care are developed.
- Croce Rossa Svizzera
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Settore in base alle categorie del Comitato di Aiuto allo sviluppo (DAC) dell'OCSE SALUTE
SALUTE
GOVERNO E SOCIETÀ CIVILE
Sotto-Settore in base alle categorie del Comitato di Aiuto allo sviluppo (DAC) dell'OCSE Infrastruttura per i servizi sanitari di base
Educazione sanitaria
Diritti umani
Temi trasversali Il progetto sostiene anche miglioramenti nell'organizzazione partner
Tipo di aiuto Contributo al progetto e al programma
Numero del progetto 7F10435
| Contesto | The population of BiH is rapidly ageing. The elderly belong to the most vulnerable and poorest population. Adequate and affordable healthcare and assisted living for the elderly is missing. Everyday life is difficult for older persons and the quality of their life is low. Given the unemployment rate of over 20% and the lack of decent job opportunities, there is an opportunity for the opening of new jobs for much needed carers for the elderly. |
| Obiettivi | Contribute to the increased health and well-being of elderly people in BiH. |
| Gruppi target |
Project beneficiaries are primarily women and men older than 65. Over 11,000 persons will directly benefit from Phase 1. Over 1,500 elderly persons will receive home based care and over 1,000 of their family members will benefit from support. At least 150 auxiliary nurses will be trained and engaged in service provision. Around 2,000 elderly people will participate in creating age-friendly communities with their local governments. An additional 6,000 elderly will benefit from engagement in community groups. |
| Effetti a medio termine |
1. Elderly and chronically ill people have access to home based care in at least 10 municipalities in BiH. 2. Elderly people actively engage and contribute to creating age-friendly local communities. 3. The Red Cross Society of BiH has developed capacities needed for becoming the leading service provider in ageing and health in BiH. |
| Risultati |
Risultati principali attesi: Risultati fasi precedenti: The results of Swiss Red Cross support since 2013 are as follows: 214 auxiliary nurses were trained (77% female) based on accredited curricula. In five targeted municipalities, 38 auxiliary nurses, employed by the local Red Cross, and 38 volunteers conduct, 46,000 visits annually for 673 elderly persons (68% female) of which 40% are barely mobile or immobile. The costs of home care are shared among the municipalities, beneficiaries and donors (the latter gradually decreasing). In addition, 35 community groups for healthy ageing, with over 1,320 participants, have been established. They engage in initiatives and advocacy for improving the living conditions of elderly people. |
| Direzione/Ufficio responsabile |
DSC |
| Credito |
Cooperazione con l'Europa dell'Est |
| Partner del progetto |
Partner contrattuale Organizzazione svizzera senza scopo di lucro |
| Coordinamento con altri progetti e attori | Interventions will be coordinated with Community Primary Healthcare Centres and Social Welfare PCentres in target municipalities. Strong synergies will be established with SDC's projects Strengthening Nursing, Mental Health, and Strengthening the Role of Local Communities. |
| Budget | Fase in corso Budget Svizzera CHF 1’500’000 Budget svizzero attualmente già speso CHF 1’450’000 Budget inclusi partner del progetto CHF 4’200’000 Progetto totale dalla prima fase Budget Svizzera CHF 0 Budget inclusi partner del progetto CHF 3’000’000 |
| Fasi del progetto |
Fase
2
01.08.2025
- 31.07.2029
(Fase in corso)
Fase 1 15.12.2020 - 31.07.2025 (Completed) |
