Reliving the Middle Age : Starting An Elderly Day Care and Activity Center In Nekemte, Ethiopia
Wakjira Korssa, Yadeni (2018)
Wakjira Korssa, Yadeni
Diakonia-ammattikorkeakoulu
2018
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-201805026158
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-201805026158
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Wakjira, Yadeni Korssa. Reliving the Middle Age: Starting An Elderly Day Care and Activity Center In Nekemte, Ethiopia. Spring 2018. 31 p. 1 appendix. Diaconia University of Applied Sciences, Degree Programme in Social Services + Option in Diaconal Social Work, Bachelor of Social Services (UAS) + Qualification for the office of diaconia worker in the Church of Finland.
“And even when I am old and gray, O God, do not forsake me, until I declare your strength to this generation, your power to all who are to come.”Psalm 71:18
“They will still yield fruit in old age; they shall be full of sap and very green.” Psalm 92:14
This thesis chose a particular group who touched everyone heart, the forgotten and the rejected elderly people of Nekemte. In order to relief the problems they are facing this thesis will lay the ground work on how to start the day care project by carefully analyzing the theoretical background and projected realistic plan. The selection processes for the data analysis were carefully chosen and thorough investigations were made to achieve the proper result. The collected data was then analyzed as a case study to further help in achieving a more realistic project plan which in actual resembles an existing organization. The result showed that in Nekemte the elderly and especially the retired ones are most affected by the sudden change in their lively hood and some are suffering unable to cope with their current situation. The thesis has developed a project plan which combined the theoretical aspect as well as the results from the data analysis to alleviate some of the problems by recruiting volunteers and integrating the target group to participate and stand for one another. The project will increase the target group’s productivity and also provides a safe environment where they can age gracefully and dignified.
Key words: participation, aging, preventive work, volunteer and volunteering activity, nongovernment organization
“And even when I am old and gray, O God, do not forsake me, until I declare your strength to this generation, your power to all who are to come.”Psalm 71:18
“They will still yield fruit in old age; they shall be full of sap and very green.” Psalm 92:14
This thesis chose a particular group who touched everyone heart, the forgotten and the rejected elderly people of Nekemte. In order to relief the problems they are facing this thesis will lay the ground work on how to start the day care project by carefully analyzing the theoretical background and projected realistic plan. The selection processes for the data analysis were carefully chosen and thorough investigations were made to achieve the proper result. The collected data was then analyzed as a case study to further help in achieving a more realistic project plan which in actual resembles an existing organization. The result showed that in Nekemte the elderly and especially the retired ones are most affected by the sudden change in their lively hood and some are suffering unable to cope with their current situation. The thesis has developed a project plan which combined the theoretical aspect as well as the results from the data analysis to alleviate some of the problems by recruiting volunteers and integrating the target group to participate and stand for one another. The project will increase the target group’s productivity and also provides a safe environment where they can age gracefully and dignified.
Key words: participation, aging, preventive work, volunteer and volunteering activity, nongovernment organization