Author: Marinela Pane

Gifts, Fun and Care: A Festive Day for the Elderly

With a lot of love and dedication, we organized a special activity for 40 elderly people in need. In a warm and festive atmosphere, our guests had the opportunity to enjoy a delicious lunch, be entertained by selected music and participate in fun games. This activity took place on the occasion of the end-of-year holidays, bringing joy and smiles. On …

Exchange of experiences for Palliative Care and Care for the Elderly between Ukraine and Albania

Ryder Albania welcomed a group of experts from Ukraine on a study visit, focusing on the exchange of experiences on palliative care residential care services and residential care services for the third age. During the meeting, important issues were discussed such as; Integrated medical and social care; Palliative care and psycho-social support for terminal patients and the elderly; Strengthening residential …

An initiative full of creativity

With an initiative full of creativity and a big heart, the students of the high school “Andon Zako Cajupi” – Tirana created greeting cards. Their hard work paid off when these special creations were sold for a noble cause. With the collected income, they prepared gifts for the elderly in need, bringing them joy and warmth during the holiday season. …

"Free Ophthalmic Services for Seniors in Need: Collaboration between the Ryder Association and Luani Optics"

As part of an activity organized by the Ryder Albania Association in cooperation with Luani Optics to support the elderly in need, free ophthalmic visits and diagnoses were offered. This service was offered in order to improve the health of the eyes and to prevent possible problems that could affect the quality of life of the elderly. Participants had the …

"A Pleasant day at the Cinema for the Elderly"

Elderly beneficiaries of the services of the association Ryder Albania participated in a special social activity, where they enjoyed the movie “People and Fate 2”, an opportunity to relax and socialize with others. This activity was organized with the aim of creating new connections and supporting cultural activities for the elderly. During this time, they had the opportunity to have …

Job vacancy. We are hiring!

Job Description Job Title: Country Manager Albania Work Location: Albania* *Visits would need to be made to our hospice partners depending on the need (at least twice per month) and they are based in Tirana and Durres. Also, occasional visits to Hospices of Hope’s Head Office (Otford, Kent, England) to keep in touch with the team and for any necessary …

"Pink October"

“Women are not born strong; they are made by the storms they endure. “ The international campaign “Pink October” is an awareness and solidarity initiative for all women, especially those facing the great challenge of fighting breast cancer. Ryder Albania joined the “E Re” middle school in the city of Durrës to celebrate October as the month of solidarity and …

"Early Diagnosis Saves Lives."

“Early diagnosis saves lives.”This was the theme of today’s awareness meeting, organized by the Durrës Local Health Care Unit in collaboration with representatives from the Rrashbull Multifunctional Community Center and Ryder Albania, as part of Pink October (the global breast cancer awareness month).The meeting was held with women and girls from the surrounding community. They were informed on the topic …

World Palliative Care and Hospice Day

Every year, on October 12th, we celebrate World Palliative Care and Hospice Day, and this year marks the 10th anniversary of the World Health Assembly’s resolution on palliative care, which calls for strengthening this care within health systems. The theme for this year is “Ten Years of the Resolution: How Far Have We Come?”, highlighting the need to address gaps …