Goals

Problem statement:

Elderly people are the most vulnerable segment of society, and they are often marginalized. They suffer from loneliness, lack of communication and feeling useless to the public.

As a result of these feelings, in 2012 the Georgian Red Cross Society volunteers conducted a survey for the elderly residents and this survey showed that the needs of the elderly within the municipality would be solved with the establishment of an Elderly Day Care Center where elderly people have the opportunity to relax, enjoy each other’s company, and discuss different topics.

At this stage, the center has a computer, a TV, a stereo, some board games and the yard, where the elderly are encouraged to go out and enjoy the fresh air and rest.This yard is in need of a patio where a seating area with a shade can be installed and enjoyed by the residents. The total area which we want to cover is 32 meters.

Proposed Solution:

The Georgian Red Cross: Lagodekhi is a volunteer-based organization who implement a number of planned activities and projects for the social day center beneficiaries.

One project bought tables and chairs for the yard; however, then the need for shade in this area was realized. On April 14, 2016, decorative plants and flowers were planted by volunteers to make the yard more pleasant. If the yard will be covered here, benches and tables will be to provide the elderly people a fun, comfortable, and entertaining outdoor space. The elderly and the Georgian Red Cross: Lagodekhi volunteers will be able to organize different kinds of activities and events.

The installation will be done by these volunteers, if the materials are donated.

Sustainability:

Red Cross workers will be involved in the project implementation process and ensuring its sustainability.

After covering the patio, the benches and tables will be protected from sun and rain. This will make it possible to be used all year. This area permanently will be full with a variety of events, where the beneficiaries will be able to have a fun and entertainment in the outdoors. Some examples are board games, discussion groups, game days, and picnics.

Equal gender opportunity:

Our volunteers are of both genders, and the elderly we care for are also both men and women.