DECISION

ON THE ISSUANCE OF THE PLAN OF THE MINISTRY OF LABOR, INVALIDS AND SOCIAL AFFAIRS TO IMPLEMENT THE PROJECT FOR SCALING UP THE INTERGENERATIONAL SELF-HELP CLUB MODEL FOR THE PERIOD OF 2024–2025

MINISTRY OF LABOR, INVALIDS AND SOCIAL AFFAIRS

Pursuant to Decree No. 62/2022/ND-CP dated September 12, 2022 of the Government on the functions, duties, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs;

Pursuant to Decision No. 1336/QD-TTg dated August 31, 2020 of the Prime Minister on approval for the Project for Scaling Up the Intergenerational Self-Help Club Model by 2025;

At the request of the Director of the Department of Social Assistance;

HEREBY DECIDES:

Article 1. Issue together with this Decision the Plan of the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs to implement the Project for Scaling Up the Intergenerational Self-Help Club (ISHC) model for the period of 2024–2025.

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Article 3. This Decision shall enter into force upon signing. The Chief of the Ministry’s Office, Director of the Department of Social Assistance, Director of the Department of Planning and Finance, and Heads of relevant units shall implement this Decision./.

PP. THE MINISTER
DEPUTY MINISTER




Nguyen Van Hoi

PLAN

OF THE MINISTRY OF LABOR, INVALIDS AND SOCIAL AFFAIRS TO IMPLEMENT THE PROJECT FOR SCALING UP THE INTERGENERATIONAL SELF-HELP CLUB MODEL FOR THE PERIOD OF 2024–2025
(Issued together with Decision No. 1335/QD-LDTBXH dated August 29, 2024, of the Minister of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs)

Population aging is a global issue that has become a significant challenge, profoundly impacting economic and social stability and development in many countries worldwide. Vietnam is recognized as one of the countries with the fastest population aging rate globally.  Projections indicate that by 2050, the proportion of people aged 60 and older will exceed 25%; notably, 2036 will mark the transition from an “ageing society” to an “aged society.” In response, the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs, as the lead agency, has collaborated with relevant bodies to study, identify challenges, and learn from countries with more advanced experiences in developing comprehensive policies and solutions to address the risks associated with population aging.

On August 31, 2020, the Prime Minister issued Decision No. 1336/QD-TTg on approval for the Project for Scaling Up the Intergenerational Self-Help Club Model by 2025. This Project aims to: Enhance the effectiveness of the ISHC model to sustain and further scale up the clubs, mobilizing the participation of older persons, the Vietnam Association of the Elderly, various sectors, and communities to enhance the physical and mental well-being of older persons; provide healthcare, eradicate hunger and reduce poverty, contribute to building new rural areas, civilized urban areas, while protecting the rights of older persons. This contributes to the Government's Action Program under Resolution No. 137/NQ-CP dated December 31, 2017 on implementation of Resolution No. 21-NQ/TW dated October 25, 2017 of the sixth meeting of the 12th Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam on population work in the new context and the National Action Program on Older Persons.

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To ensure the continued effective implementation of the Project, the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs assigns the Department of Social Assistance as the focal point to coordinate with the Vietnam Association of the Elderly, relevant ministries, and agencies to develop the Plan for implementing the Project for the period 2024–2025, with the following main contents:

I. OBJECTIVES AND REQUIREMENTS

1. The issuance of the Plan for implementing the Project is developed based on the tasks assigned to the Ministry of Labor, War Invalids, and Social Affairs (under Decision No. 1336/QD-TTg dated August 31, 2020 of the Prime Minister).

2. The Plan aims to concretize the solutions outlined in the Project through practical measures aligned with the implementation plan of the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs, in collaboration with the Vietnam Association of the Elderly, relevant agencies, and localities, to achieve and surpass the established objectives and targets.

3. The Plan emphasizes proactive roles and coordination among relevant agencies and units to maximize resources for achieving the outlined objectives and tasks.

II. BENEFICIARIES AND SCOPE

1. Scope: The Project is implemented in all localities across the country. 

2. Beneficiaries: Old persons and their families, women, and other community members. Special attention is given to elderly women who are poor or near-poor, elderly persons from ethnic minority groups, and elderly persons in difficult circumstances.

III. KEY TASKS AND SOLUTIONS

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1. Training and guidance for Project implementation

a) Objectives: Officials working on elderly affairs at all levels, members of the Vietnam Association of the Elderly, club management boards, and members of Intergenerational Self-Help Clubs should understand the role of Intergenerational Self-Help Clubs.

Assist agencies and units in establishing, organizing, and managing Intergenerational Self-Help Clubs; support club management boards in understanding the operation and implementation of club activities; and address challenges encountered during assistance activities to enhance the role of older persons.

b) Scope of activities:

Organize 5 to 7 training sessions annually, prioritizing northern mountainous regions, the Central Highlands, and the Mekong Delta, focusing on the following key areas:

- Provide guidance on establishing new Intergenerational Self-Help Clubs; maintaining and improving existing clubs to meet targets in both quantity and quality.

- Guide the management of Intergenerational Self-Help Clubs, including activities such as  income generation, healthcare, home-based care by volunteers, self-help and community support, rights and benefits protection, communication, sports, cultural and artistic activities, and resource mobilization.

- Provide guidance on monitoring and supervising the implementation and expansion of the Intergenerational Self-Help Club model.

c) Assignment of responsibilities:

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- Collaborating parties:  Central Vietnam Association of the Elderly, localities, and relevant agencies.

2. Monitoring and supervising the implementation of the Plan

a) Objectives: Ensure that grassroots-level implementation aligns with assigned functions, tasks, and legal regulations; guarantee that the activities of the Intergenerational Self-Help Clubs (ISHCs) meet their intended purposes and support the correct beneficiaries.

b) Implementation content:

Organize inspection teams to monitor the implementation of the Plan and evaluate the operations of the ISHC model in various localities.

c) Assignment of responsibilities:

- Lead agency: Department of Social Assistance

- Collaborating parties:  Central Vietnam Association of the Elderly, localities, and relevant agencies.

3. Evaluating and summarizing five years of implementation of the Plan

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b) Implementation content:

- Conduct research, surveys, and evaluations of the Plan's implementation.

- Organize workshops and summarize five years of Plan implementation.

c) Assignment of responsibilities:

- Lead agency: Department of Social Assistance

- Collaborating parties:  Central Vietnam Association of the Elderly, localities, and relevant agencies.

IV. FUNDING

1. Regular funding from the State Budget to support the following activities:  planning, providing guidance for implementing the Plan; conducting training for trainers and initial training for localities; developing instructional materials; communication and outreach; monitoring and supervising the establishment and expansion of the model; and summarizing the implementation of the Plan.

2. Mobilizing contributions from organizations, individuals, and international entities in accordance with legal regulations to implement the Plan. 

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1. The Department of Social Assistance shall coordinate with the Vietnam Association of the Elderly to:

- Issue guidelines for localities and Elderly Associations at all levels to implement the Project annually.

- Organize training sessions to guide the establishment of new Intergenerational Self-Help Clubs and maintain and strengthen the existing clubs.

- Conduct training on managing Intergenerational Self-Help Clubs.

- Carry out inspections and supervision of the implementation and expansion of the Intergenerational Self-Help Club model.

- Prepare reports and organize a five-year review and evaluation of the Project’s implementation.

2. The Department of Planning and Finance shall: allocate funding to support activities in accordance with the provisions of the Law on State Budget.

Quyết định 1335/QĐ-LĐTBXH năm 2024 về Kế hoạch của Bộ Lao động - Thương binh và Xã hội triển khai Đề án nhân rộng mô hình Câu lạc bộ liên thế hệ tự giúp nhau, giai đoạn 2024-2025