Ageing and Health in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Economic hardship, inadequate healthcare without assisted living, limited social services and societal biases exacerbate isolation and difficulties of older people in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The project supports the efforts of the Swiss Red Cross to introduce and scale up sustainable active healthy ageing services and affordable home-based care for older people. The latter are provided by the national Red Cross in cooperation with their local branches and municipalities.
| Paese/Regione | Tema | Periodo | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
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Bosnia e Erzegovina |
Sanità nothemedefined
Assistenza sanitaria primaria
Educazione sanitaria Diritti dell'uomo (diritti delle donne inclusi) |
01.08.2025
- 31.07.2029 |
CHF 1’500’000
|
- 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 Bosnia and Herzegovina is rapidly ageing. Older people belong to the most vulnerable and poorest population. The health and social care systems are characterized by significant fragmentation, leading to administrative inefficiencies, inequalities and gaps in service delivery, particularly affecting long-term care for the older people and those with disabilities. Adequate and affordable healthcare and assisted living for older people is missing. Everyday life is difficult for older people and the quality of their life is often low. |
| Obiettivi | Older people in Bosnia and Herzegovina benefit from improved ageing and health services, gain better health and increase their wellbeing. |
| Gruppi target | End Project beneficiaries are primarily older and chronically ill women and men. Over 14,350 persons will directly benefit from Phase 2. Over 3,000 older persons will receive home-based care and over 1,500 of their family members will benefit from support. At least 100 auxiliary nurses and 200 volunteers will be engaged in service provision. Around 9,500 older people will participate in creating age-friendly communities with their municipalities. Around 50 Red Cross staff members will be engaged in management and coordination. Phase 2 will be implemented in 25 municipalities in both entities and Brcko District. |
| Effetti a medio termine |
1. Older women and men, especially the most vulnerable, have access to home-based care services and engage in active healthy ageing activities in 25 municipalities. 2. The Red Cross Society of BiH strengthens its competencies and acts as a leading service provider in home-based care and active healthy ageing services. 3. The Red Cross Society of BiH and other relevant health and social sector institutions establish a conducive environment that allows effective and quality provision of home-based care and active healthy ageing services. |
| Risultati |
Risultati principali attesi: • Home-based care services are further strengthened and sustained in 13 municipalities and introduced in 12 additional municipalities. • The Red Crosses and Active Ageing Network continue to support established active healthy ageing groups in 13 municipalities and initiate groups in 12 new municipalities. • The Red Cross Society of Bosnia and Herzegovina sets up the Resource Centre which contributes to increasing the position of the Red Cross Society of Bosnia and Herzegovina in managing and further developing Ageing and Health service provision. • The Red Cross Society of Bosnia and Herzegovina develops and implements an Ageing & Health Strategy and a fundraising plan to sustain and expand health and care initiatives. • Financial support for home-based care is sustainably embedded into municipal budgets and diversified. • Policy recommendations and advocacy efforts contribute to sustainable home-based care and active healthy ageing services in domestic legislation. Risultati fasi precedenti: The Red Cross Society of Bosnia and Herzegovina has improved its internal coordination capacities and further positioned itself as a recognized service provider for homebased care services. 82 auxiliary nurses, employed by the local Red Crosses, and 58 volunteers conducted 85,000 home visits, providing services to 1,404 beneficiaries across 13 municipalities. Out of 13 municipalities, six have by now fully taken over the financing of the home-based care services. In addition, 65 Active Healthy Ageing groups, with over 1,800 participants, have been established. They engage in community initiatives and advocacy for improving the living and health conditions and respect for the rights of older people. |
| Direzione/Ufficio responsabile |
DSC |
| Partner del progetto |
Partner contrattuale Organizzazione svizzera senza scopo di lucro |
| Coordinamento con altri progetti e attori | Synergies will be established with SDC's projects Strengthening Nursing and Healthy Communities. |
| Budget | Fase in corso Budget Svizzera CHF 1’500’000 Budget svizzero attualmente già speso CHF 0 Budget inclusi partner del progetto CHF 6’920’000 Progetto totale dalla prima fase Budget Svizzera CHF 1’500’000 Budget inclusi partner del progetto CHF 3’000’000 |
| Fasi del progetto |
Fase 2 01.08.2025 - 31.07.2029 (Active) |
