project-akaylolo

[project-akaylolo]

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TITLE: Project AKAYLOLO (Alalay kay Lola't Lolo)

INTRODUCTION:

During t the covid-19 pandemic we are all lockdown in or held as part of the safety protocols imposed by our governments. This brought depression and anxiety to everyone specially the elders. Aside from these emotional issues our elders are also said to be the most vulnerable sector when it comes to acquiring the coronavirus disease or the covid-19. As a consequence we are drive to make more efforts to protect them from the said vulnerability.

Project aking lolo is a project designed to ease the problems faced by senior citizens during the pandemic. It simply connect the words alalay kay lola at lolo or simply guidance for grandparents in english. When sayguidance it is about helpingthem cope with the uncertainties brought by this unprecedented happening. Its main goal is to provide the needs of senior citizens and lay coping mechanisms for them. Thus it also sought to achieve the following goals.

• provide basic needs to the senior citizens like food and medicine.

• to raise awareness about safety measures that elders must comply to during the pandemic.

PURPOSE:

The project is worth sponsoring because it will be a great help for our elders in the community and help them cope with stress and anxiety brought by this lockdown this will also help them enjoy the comfort of their homes through recreational activities that the project will provide. It can also help the elders cope with the pandemics uncertainties through a one on one session with an invited psychologists.

DESCRIPTION

The project proponent will survey the chosen community and get the sample size of the elders who will be the beneficiary of the project. A total of 100 elders will be the sample size taken from a certain population. Beneficiary will receive a grocery pack with rice, canned goods and vitamins. Aside from that a psychologist will be invited also to the beneficiaries with some issues.

The psychologist will assess the needs of the elders in terms of emotional well being and discuss the importance of coping mechanisms to avoid stress and and depression during the community quarantine. Furthermore, the psychologist will provide tips on how to have a healthier and happier life amidst the pandemic.

The project will also launch a website named AkayLolo.org and a facebook page at @AkayLolo.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

The proponent can be contacted on the following:

Mario T. Datingaling

Brgy. Talahib Tingloy, Batangas

Cp no. 09266215663

Email: AkayLolo.ph@gmail.com

Fb page: AkayLolo.ph

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