Background<\/b><\/p>\n

I am working for the National Council on Ageing (NCA) a quasi government body set up by the Ministry of Human Development (MHD). They should be launchung a websit soon and I shall post the link once that happens.<\/p>\n

My main role is to draft an Act for Older People though as I am only here for 3 months I am not sure how far I shall get. My placement leader is a British woman, Ms L. Jeffrey who came to Belize 14 years ago as VSO worker and has been here ever since. I mentioned before that she had not been feeling too well so I have been under the care of Mr Evan Dakers. He is a Social Planner and works for the MHD. He really has taken good care of me.<\/p>\n

Week 1: Outline<\/b><\/p>\n

I met with Ms Jeffery and we drew up a short term plan for the week. As it is Senior Citizen’s week a lot of the people I should be meeting are involved with celebrations so I shall spend the this first week reading and familiarising myself with the task ahead and the organisation.<\/p>\n

On Tuesday I shall travel with HelpAge Belize and the senior citizen’s to Banana Bank and Wednesday I shall meet with Ms. Jeffery at our new offices which are not too far from the MHD. ( I shall post a picture soon)<\/p>\n

HelpAge are having a luncheon on Thursday so I shall attend that and meet some more older people.<\/p>\n

Friday I am not sure yet…I may be going to San Pedro with the other volunteers.<\/p>\n

Mini- Task<\/b>
\nI shall be working on a Rights’ of Older Persons booklet we plan to launch in about two weeks time.<\/p>\n

That’s it for now.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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