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The goal of developing the safety network for oncological patients is to strengthen and develop the patient organization by attracting volunteers, developing regional chapters, further members'' financial and communication technology skills, as well as creating the public counsil and ensuring permanent and targeted involvement in advocacy at local and national levels. During the project, the financial sustainability of the association will be developed, first of all, by promoting the involvement of regional departments in the financial process in ensuring its activities, as well as by diversifying the development and sustainability of financial instruments in accordance with the latest technological achievements.
Summary of project results
Organised 3 mentor training courses for different levels, with more than 100 participants and 15 teachers. They talk about the wider range of topics, ranging from how to live with the diagnosis of “cancer” to the ways of creating a feeling of everyday happiness.
The activities of the Support Groups have taken place (closed and open group), together 24 times. They had the opportunity to participate from all over Latvia, thereby also activating regional departments.
A campaign for the collection of Christmas donations has been carried out, collecting nearly €23 thousand for the installation of training rooms of the Dignāja psychosocial rehabilitation centre.
Has been organised the traditional Christmas event, with songs, poetry and greetings.
Organised “Lielā talka Dignājā”, during which the site of the future Dignājas psychosocial rehabilitation centre has been cleaned, so that its improvement can be continued, and the Centre will start work in an orderly and aesthetic environment.
The activities of regional departments have been activated, by offering the opportunity to participate in remote activities of the Support Groups, the Training of Mentors, the Christmas event, the “Lielā talka Dignājā”, and by helping to raise funding for the Jēkabils department in order to realise significant activities in the county.
Created Safety Network Platform – a secure virtual meeting place for only registered users, where training, information and communication on important issues are available together.
The project team highlights: “But most of all, in this challenging time, the Life Tree has continued its activities both on-site and remotely; in spite of everything, looking for new ways to support oncology patients and their loved ones, and now, thinking about the autumn season, is full of plans and ideas for continuing activities!”