For the vast majority of the elderly, pensions are the only source of income for living. As of January 1, 2022, 80% of 10.8 million pensioners receive a pension of up to UAH 4,000 and need additional social support.
㊀ Problems faced by the elderly:
- poor nutrition;
- social isolation, loneliness;
- lack of skills and abilities to use modern technologies;
- depression, and as a consequence - heart disease, diabetes and the risk of cancer;
- sedentary lifestyle, lack of opportunities for activity.
㊉To support people of senior age:
- we are distributing food parcels in the districts of the city and region;
- we conduct a joint Bible study;
- we hold monthly group meetings in the districts of the city and region for communication, spiritual and moral support of people of senior age;
- we provide assistance in household chores and organization of daily life;
- we organize master classes on needlework;
- we hold joint Nordic walking classes.
⚠ Project Needs:
- assistance in purchasing food items for the food parcels.
The project targets single women and men aged 55+. All of the project activities are free for participants.