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La Cravate Solidaire
Association: La Cravate Solidaire La Cravate Solidaire Lille aims to combat the growing number of senior job seekers by supporting 80 job seekers over 55 years old in their job search through its "Boost Workshops." These workshops consist of four stages: An initial welcome to understand expectations, identify any obstacles that may hinder the job search, and build the participant's confidence. An image coaching session with the selection of a suitable outfit. A mock interview


EuraSanté Solidarité
Supported Project: 2ASD This project funds a short training course (5 days) for caregivers to acquire a minimum level of knowledge aimed at facilitating their support and improving the quality of life of vulnerable individuals. The benefits for caregivers are multifaceted: building confidence in their role and supporting them through this stage of life, reinforcing their actions and contributions to those they care for, and enabling them to share experiences and connect with


Résidence de la pévèle de Cysoing
Supported Project: Activity and Scent Garden The main objective of this project is the creation of a participatory, healthy, productive, and aesthetically pleasing vegetable and orchard garden. This garden aims to provide opportunities for walking, adapted physical activity, interaction, activities, and discovery among residents, families, and members of the community. For the design and maintenance of this garden, emphasis is placed on preserving and harmonizing the environm


Wissensoase Liester
Supported Project: Wissensoase This project aims to support a new senior living facility in the town of Stolberg (North Rhine-Westphalia). The catastrophic floods of July 14, 2021, severely impacted residents, as well as numerous social service organizations and the municipal administration. In an unprecedented initiative, the municipality and social service providers joined forces to open a meeting place, "The Blue House," on March 10, 2022. This space offers intergeneration


Fashion Green Hub
The association: Fashion Green Hub, a fashion and textile association, promotes the message of a more sustainable, ethical, local, and innovative fashion industry that creates jobs in local communities. It currently has 300 members located throughout France. Based in Roubaix, it supports all businesses, large and small, through collaborative work and concrete projects. Supported project: Training for people over 55. This project aims to identify and train people over 55 who a


Fondation Partage et vie
The Partage et Vie Foundation fights against dependencies related to age, illness, or disability. It works to promote the independence of vulnerable individuals in care facilities and at home. The supported project: MediMoov The project's main objective is to implement individualized support for residents and promote non-pharmacological therapeutic approaches. It focuses on improving support conditions and the well-being of residents through the installation of an interactive


Ensemble 2 générations
The association, Ensemble 2 Générations, has created a concept that provides free or low-cost housing for students in exchange for their presence or services in the homes of senior citizens. The supported project: Opening of an intergenerational co-living agency The creation of this new agency will provide free or low-cost housing for students in exchange for their presence or services in the homes of senior citizens in the city of Vannes. This addresses three major challenge


DK Pulse
The association: DK Pulse specializes in health and fitness. It implements adapted physical activity programs for vulnerable populations. It advises and guides people with chronic illnesses to help them regain and strengthen their abilities. The supported project: "If you don't come to the gym, the gym comes to you" is the motto of the DK Pulse association, promoting adapted physical activity for seniors. To this end, buses transformed into "mobile gyms" offer an innovative s


APPA à Zaghouan
L’association : L’Association de Protection des Personnes Âgées en Tunisie permet d’apporter un soutien matériel, médical et moral aux séniors esseulés dans la région de Zaghouan. Le projet soutenu : Soutien Hiver 21 L’APPA (l’association de protection des personnes âgées) de Zaghouan est une association qui a pour but d’apporter un soutien et une prise en charge des personnes âgées sans soutien dans la région de Zaghouan.Actuellement elle s’occupe de 150 personnes âgées. Les


Focus 4 Hope
The association, Focus4Hope, has the potential to significantly improve mental well-being by reintegrating isolated seniors into their communities. Its goal is to combat loneliness and isolation by giving older people the opportunity to socialize in a variety of settings. Focus4Hope works closely with local care homes and assisted living facilities, as well as its own network of service users and charitable organizations, to identify participants. They have established a prog


Coeurious
The association Coeurious offers a tailored support program to help seniors learn the methodology of introspection through writing and art: this is art therapy. The supported project: Echoes of the Heart This project aims to preserve intergenerational memory by supporting seniors in sharing their life experiences and worldview in a timeless way with younger generations. This approach is based on an innovative autobiographical method that includes: Self-expression through crea


À vélo sans Âge : Le droit au vent dans les cheveux
The Association: Cycling Without Age offers tricycle rides to dependent individuals. Volunteers dedicate their time to letting seniors experience the feeling of the wind in their hair during a bike ride. The Supported Project: The Right to the Wind in Your Hair This project aims to offer dependent elderly people safe and enjoyable bike rides in the fresh air. These rides are organized in partnership with retirement homes and nursing homes. They take place on an electric-assis


Centre Hospitalier de Bailleul
Supported Project: Bringing Nature into the Hospital Center The main objective of this project is to implement individualized support for residents and promote non-pharmacological therapeutic approaches. It focuses on improving support conditions and resident well-being through the installation of a "MediMoov" interactive kiosk. This engaging tool fosters intergenerational social connections between residents and their families and stimulates residents in a supportive environ


Réseau Mom’artre
The association: The Môm’artre Network fosters connections between families and residents of a neighborhood to build social bonds through artistic activities. Through positive and inclusive teaching methods, the association reveals the talents of children and adults, helping everyone develop their potential. Supported project: The Foundation funded the creation of the “Y a pas d’âge” (There’s No Age Limit) program, which allows young seniors to train and lead art workshops fo


L’AiRe AéRée
The association: L’Aire AéRée is a mobile service for isolated and vulnerable seniors living at home. It provides them with a recreational and preventative break through its workshops. These workshops address the three pillars of health: physical, mental, and social well-being. The supported project: The Foundation funded several sophrology sessions that provided relief to seniors suffering from sleep disorders.


Lichtblickt
The association: Lichtblick is a German association whose aim is to promote artistic work and observe its therapeutic effect on people. Supported project: The first partnership allowed elderly people in need to fulfill a small wish, whether it was a magazine, a new wardrobe, or a museum visit. All of this brings a little joy to their often difficult daily lives. The elderly feel valued again and can participate in social life. In a different vein, the second initiative aims t


Jamais Seul
The Association: Never Alone is an organization that helps lonely seniors adopt older dogs or cats from shelters. Affiliated with the Animal Behaviour center, Never Alone brings people together to combat loneliness and distress. Supported Project: The Foundation enabled the association to organize the adoption of several dogs and cats by about fifty elderly people living alone.


AKV
The association: Located in northern Cologne, Alten-und-Krankenpflegeverein-Longerich e.Vest is a professional institution that provides outpatient care services to the elderly and sick. Supported projects: The Foundation has enabled the association to purchase sound chairs on two occasions. These chairs allow users to experience music. This has a very positive impact on people with dementia or suffering from spasms. These chairs are available to both seniors and staff, allow


RNIB
The association: RNIB recognizes that the digital world can be extremely challenging, especially for visually impaired people. Supported project: Thanks to funding from the Foundation, RNIB provides in-depth telephone support to 200 visually impaired seniors. This support aims to make their daily lives easier.


Paula E.V
The association, Paula E.V., fights against this violence and offers support to injured and vulnerable women. Given that elderly and even very elderly women are potentially affected by illness, their work focuses on providing psychological and emotional care. Supported project: The Foundation contributed to the funding of psychological support sessions provided by professionals.
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