The World Bank and its partners host the launching ceremony of the community based care model for the elderly in Vietnam. (Photo: Vietnam+)

Implemented by HelpAge International in collaboration with Association of the Elderly in Vietnam, the project will support the scale up of a community-based model for elderly care that promotes economically productive, healthy, social and active ageing. It is estimated that 27,000 people in six provinces will benefit from the project’s interventions, 70% of them are elderly.

A core activity of the project is to expand the Intergenerational Self-Help Club (ISHC) network through building at least 180 new clubs. This model, first implemented in Vietnam in 2006, adopts a holistic approach to meet the multiple needs of older persons. These self-managed clubs, which host 50-70 members, runs a variety of inter-generational activities to help members boost incomes, improve physical and mental wellbeing, and know their rights. Through a network of volunteers, also offers homecare services who are largely housebound including social care, personal care and related care.

3,500 Clubs have been established covering 61 out of the 63 provinces throughout Vietnam.