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Active+: nearly PLN 40 million for the activation of seniors in 2021

07.06.2021

Staying active – in physical, intellectual, but also social terms – is extremely important to remain fit at an older age and enjoy life. – I am glad to announce that within the framework of this year’s edition of the “Active+” programme, more than 290 organisations received co-financing for projects to activate seniors for a total amount of PLN 37.7 million – said Marlena Maląg, Minister of Family and Social Policy.

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It is the increase in the participation of the elderly in all areas of social life which is the main objective of the new multiannual “Active+” Programme for the years 2021-2025. This Programme replaced the Government Programme for Social Participation of Senior Citizens for 2014-2020, which ended in 2020.

The Programme’s budget for the years 2021-2025 is PLN 200 million, i.e. PLN 40 million a year.

292 organisations with co-financing for projects to activate seniors

In the 2021 edition of the “Active” programme, 1,658 offers were submitted in total.

– I am glad to announce that within the framework of this year’s edition of the “Active+” programme, more than 292 organisations received co-financing for projects to activate seniors for a total amount of PLN 37.7 million. We are very focused on keeping the elderly active for the longest possible time, and I am glad that we can support the activities which are aimed at activating seniors - says Marlena Maląg, Minister of Family and Social Policy.

As part of the programme, non-governmental organisations and public benefit institutions could apply for project co-financing for an amount between PLN 25 thousand and PLN 250 thousand.

Co-financing was granted in four priority areas:

  • Social activity (108 offers recommended for co-financing for an amount of PLN 13.25 million) which includes activities aimed at increasing the participation of the elderly in active forms of spending free time, supporting dependant seniors and their environment in their place of residence, developing volunteering of the elderly in the local environment and increasing the involvement of the elderly in the labour market.
  • Social participation (44 offers recommended for co-financing for an amount of PLN 6.8 million) which contributes to strengthening the self-organisation of the community of seniors and increasing the impact of the elderly on decisions regarding the living conditions of citizens.
  • Digital inclusion (81 offers recommended for co-financing for an amount of PLN 10 million), covering measures to improve the skills of using modern technologies and new media by the elderly, as well as the dissemination and implementation of technological solutions conducive to social inclusion and safe functioning of seniors.
  • Preparation for old age (59 offers recommended for co-financing for an amount of PLN 7.63 million) implemented by strengthening solid intergenerational relations, shaping the positive image of the elderly and increasing the safety of seniors.
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