December 22, 2022 – In a festive and creative atmosphere, the Ryder Albania Association organized the year-end event “Art, Wine, Socialization and Charity”. This event, held near the AZK Academy, is an example of cooperation and efforts to help those suffering from cancer in advanced stages. It included a range of diverse activities, which created a pleasant and fruitful atmosphere: …
Year: 2023
Who we are
Historiku: Ryder Albania Association (SHRA), began its operations in 1993 in Tirana and in 1996 in Durrës, offering free home-based assistance (medical, psychological, and social-economic) to terminally ill cancer patients and elderly individuals with chronic diseases. This initiative was supported by Sue Ryder Care in the United Kingdom. In 2000, SHRA, in cooperation with other actors in the field, founded …
Today You Can Make a Difference: Help the Elderly
Small gestures with great love! The generosity of the “Food Bank” is an arm that we rely on many times during the year to find you near our beloved community of grandparents. Today we helped several families, but with your help we can help many more, so if the moment to do a good deed was yesterday, the next moment …
Palliative care for cancer patients
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30 Years of Dedication: Raising Capacities in Palliative Care
30 years of history! In these 30 years, the Ryder Albania Association has played an important role in raising the capacities of health professionals (doctors, nurses, social workers, psychologists) in the field of palliative care and care for the elderly. To date, around 1,300 professionals have been trained in both primary and secondary health care services as well as social …
A Historic Moment: 30 Years of Dedication and Commitment
Today, we feel proud and grateful to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Ryder Albania Association. Over the past three decades, we have been dedicated and committed to improving the quality of life of vulnerable people, including chronically ill, life-threatening patients and elderly people in need, and have had a significant impact on the field of palliative care services and …
Training of Doctors and Nurses for the Care of the Elderly in Shkodër.
The Ryder Albania Association continues the training of family doctors and nurses in Shkodër for the provision of medical care for the elderly. Some of the main topics being treated are: osteoporosis, falls, dementia, depression, urinary incontinence, nutrition and weight problems, rational prescription of drugs. Participants are also being introduced to elderly patient assessment instruments and treatment modalities. These trainings …
Empowering Professionals: Training on Elderly Care
Primary health care professionals in Elbasan and Tirana were introduced to the “Medical care for the elderly in primary health care” Manual. During the training, the participants gained theoretical knowledge and applied it in practice through clinical cases. The empowerment of professionals with knowledge, skills and abilities is the key to the quality of the services provided. The trainings are …
Protecting the Elderly: A Discussion on Their Needs
The elderly are our roots, and as such they must be protected and supported! In this panel discussion, service to the elderly, their demands and needs was discussed. Association Ryder Albania as an important actor in the provision of services for the third age was represented by the social worker, Mrs. Marjeta Rroshi. She gave extensive information about the home …
Maratona e Tiranës 2023
Tirana Marathon 2023! The biggest sports race in Albania, in the 7th edition in Tirana, with over 4000 runners from more than 40 countries around the world! Thank you Sonila Kodra for running in this race on behalf of Ryder Albania, supporting patients with life-threatening diseases for a quality and dignified life!