Intergenerational Self-Help Clubs: A Sustainable Solution to Population Ageing
According to the report from the Vietnam Association of the Elderly, by the end of 2024, a total of 8,432 Intergenerational Self-Help Clubs (ISHCs) had been established nationwide, with more than 484,000 members. This impressive figure demonstrates the demand for ISHCs, which are a comprehensive model for adapting to population ageing The ISHC model has […]
Exchange, study, and share experiences on Implementing the Case Management System in the Community
On November 11, 2024, in Thanh Hoa province, the program ‘Learning and Experience Exchange visit’ took place within the framework of Project TA-9928 ‘Piloting Innovative Community-Based Long-Term Care Systems and Services.’ This event saw the participation of project experts from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), experts from HelpAge International in Vietnam (HAI), representatives from the […]
The first ever event in Vietnam on Intergenerational approach to Climate change adaptation
On the morning of October 4th, 2024, HelpAge International in Vietnam (HAI) in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) organized a discussion on the topic ‘Promoting Intergenerational approach in adaptation to climate change and rapid population ageing in Vietnam. The event featured participation from experts, researchers, representatives from various institutions, organizations, social groups, […]
Japan Foundation delegation visits Intergenerational Self-Help Club in Hoa Binh province
On the morning of September 30, 2024, within the framework of the Project “Reducing Income- and Health-Related Vulnerability of Older Persons in Vietnam” (VIE071), a Japanese delegation from the Japan Foundation visited Hoa Binh province. The delegation was led by Ms Kimura Asa, Director of the Center for Future Humanities Research at the Tokyo Institute […]
Field visit to Project VIE085: Cooperation for Sustainable Development of Intergenerational Self-Help Clubs
From September 17-18, 2024, the delegation of HelpAge International (HAI) visited an Intergenerational Self-help Club (ISHC) established under the framework of Project VIE085 “Supporting disadvantaged older people through replicating Intergenerational Self-help Club in Vietnam – Phase 2″ and worked with Hoa Binh Association of the Elderly (AE) On the afternoon of September 17, 2024, HAI […]
Asia Pacific Regional Conference on Population Ageing: Reframing Ageing for the Future
From September 11-13, 2024, Bali hosted the Asia Pacific Regional Conference on Population Ageing. Co-organized by the Ministry of National Development Planning of Indonesia (BAPPENAS), HelpAge International, and UNFPA. The event brought together more than 400 participants from 38 countries across the region. The conference focused on a critical and timely theme – Reframing Ageing […]
Field visit and technical support from the Asian Development Bank in Vietnam
From 29 to 31 July 2024, experts from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Ministry of Health had a field visit and technical support in Vinh Loc district, Thanh Hoa province, one of two project sites under TA9928 “Developing Innovative Community-based LTC Systems and Services”. In this monitoring visit, ADB and HelpAge International in […]
Clinical training and training on management of common long-term care issues
Within the framework of Project TA9928/VIE090, from January to March 2024, HelpAge International in Vietnam (HAI) coordinated with Hoa Binh Provincial Association of the Elderly (AE) and Thanh Hoa Provincial AE successfully organized training on the Management of common Long-term care issues/ Clinical with main trainers were ADB National Consultants. Attending the training were Voluntary […]
Project VIE090 – Monitoring and Technical support
Within the framework of Project TA9928/VIE090, from September to October 2023, HelpAge International in Vietnam (HAI) coordinated with national ADB consultants to support Thanh Hoa Provincial Association of the Elderly (AE) and Hoa Binh Provincial AE together with local AEs successfully organized monthly case management meetings at the village level, monthly Commune Community Care Coordinating […]
Training for voluntary caregivers
Within the framework of Project TA9928/VIE090, from October to November 2023, HelpAge International in Vietnam (HAI) coordinated with Thanh Hoa Provincial Association of the Elderly (AE) and Hoa Binh Provincial AE successfully organized training for Voluntary Caregivers. Attending the training were Voluntary Caregivers, Case Managers, Case Manager Associates, representatives of the AEs at all levels, […]
