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.
| Pays/région | Thème | Période | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bosnie et Herzégovine |
Santé
Système de santé primaire
Éducation sanitaire Droits de la personne (y compris droits des femmes) |
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.
- Croix-Rouge Suisse
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Secteur selon catégorisation du Comité d'aide au développement de l'OCDE SANTE
SANTE
GOUVERNEMENT ET SOCIETE CIVILE
Sous-Secteur selon catégorisation du Comité d'aide au développement de l'OCDE Soins et services de santé de base
Education sanitaire
Droits de la personne
Thème transversal Le projet contribue à améliorer le fonctionnement de l'organisation partenaire
Type d'aide Contribution à des projets ou programmes
Numéro de projet 7F10435
| Contexte | 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. |
| Objectifs | Contribute to the increased health and well-being of elderly people in BiH. |
| Groupes cibles |
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. |
| Effets à moyen terme |
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. |
| Résultats |
Principaux résultats attendus: Principaux résultats antérieurs: 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. |
| Direction/office fédéral responsable |
DDC |
| Crédit |
Coopération avec l'Europe de l'Est |
| Partenaire de projet |
Partenaire contractuel Organisation suisse à but non lucratif |
| Coordination avec d'autres projets et acteurs | 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 | Phase en cours Budget de la Suisse CHF 1’500’000 Budget suisse déjà attribué CHF 1’450’000 Budget y compris partenaires de projet CHF 4’200’000 Projet total depuis la première phase Budget de la Suisse CHF 0 Budget y compris partenaires de projet CHF 3’000’000 |
| Phases du projet |
Phase
2
01.08.2025
- 31.07.2029
(Phase en cours)
Phase 1 15.12.2020 - 31.07.2025 (Completed) |
