Positive Ageing Hub
Programme 2021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A Latvia-LithuaniaDescription
Piloted Positive Ageing Hubs(EN)
Thematic information
Priority:
(VI-A_Lv-Lt_3) Priority 3 Fair and inclusive societyPriority specific objective:
RSO4.3. Promoting the socioeconomic inclusion of marginalised communities, low income households and disadvantaged groups, including people with special needs, through integrated actions, including housing and social servicesPriority policy objective (Interreg specific objective):
PO4 A more social and inclusive Europe implementing the European Pillar of Social RightsType of intervention:
163 Promoting social integration of people at risk of poverty or social exclusion, including the most deprived and childrenPartners (2)
Lead Partner: VšĮ Šiaurės Lietuvos kolegija
Partner’s ID if not PIC: 111966571
Department: Tilzes g. 22, Siauliai
Address: Tilžės g. , LT78257 Šiauliai, Lithuania
Department address: Tilžės, LT-78243 Šiauliai, Lithuania
Legal status: private
Organisation type: Infrastructure and (public) service provider
Website: http://www.slk.lt
Total budget: EUR 351 163.00
Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 280 930.40
Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%
Partner contribution: EUR 70 232.60
GBER schemes / de minimis: GBER Article 20
Contractors:
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Name: Jūratė Valuckienė
VAT registration or tax identification number: - -
Name: Jurgita Joniškienė
VAT registration or tax identification number: - -
Name: Milda Damkuvienė
VAT registration or tax identification number: - -
Name: Evandželina Petukienė
VAT registration or tax identification number: -
- Biedrība “Latvijas Sarkanais Krusts”
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Name: Biedrība “Latvijas Sarkanais Krusts”
Department: Struktūrvienība Latgales komiteja / Structural unit Latgale committee
Partner’s ID if not PIC: 40008002279
Address: Šarlotes, LV1001 Riga, Latvia
Department address: Latgales iela, 5702 Ludza, Ludza Novads, Latvia
Legal status: private
Organisation type: Infrastructure and (public) service provider
Website: http://www.redcross.lv
Total budget: EUR 269 103.00
Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 215 282.40
Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%
Partner contribution: EUR 53 820.60
GBER schemes / de minimis: GBER Article 20
Partners map
Lead partner
Project partner
Summary
Project acronym: P-AgeHub
Project ID: LL-00225
Project start date: 2025-03-01
Project end date: 2027-02-28
Project status:
ongoingRelevant linked projects:
- NLC 2017-2019: "SalesLabs for Employability Competencies Development/SalesLabs" (SalesLabs No: LLI-184"), Lithuanian and Latvian cross-border cooperation programs 2014-2020 Interreg V-A; 2017-2019, European Regional Development Fund. (EN) | The SalesLabs project focused on developing students' employability competencies.This expertise can be adapted and utilized within the Positive Ageing Hubs in the development and of career guidance programe for adults 55+.
- Connections established with businesses and organizations during the SalesLabs project can be leveraged to support the Positive Ageing Hubs, whether through partnerships, sponsorships, or as sources for guest speakers and workshop leaders.
- Insights gained from the SalesLabs project about what motivates participants, how they learn best, and how practical skills can be effectively taught in an interactive environment can guide program development for the Positive Ageing Hubs.
- Based on the SalesLabs experiences, career development programs can have an aspect of support older adults in starting their own businesses or engaging in freelance activities, using the hubs as incubators and support centers. (EN), NLC 2021-2023: Project "Alternative investment detector" (08.3.1-ESFA-V-419-01- 0001): Model of sustainable social
- integration into the labor market: development, pilot application and realization in Šiauliai (EN) | Project's focus on developing a model for sustainable social integration into the labor market offers insights and frameworks that can be adapted to enhance the effectiveness of the Positive Ageing Hubs. Knowledge and strategies from the labor market integration model can be used to create pathways for the 55+ people to engage in meaningful work, either paid or as volunteers. (EN), NLC 2017-2023: Project "Complex services for the family in Šiauliai City Municipality" (08.4.1- ESFA-V-416-01-0008) (EN) | Project's approach to integrating multiple services (e.g., educational, psychological, social support) under one umbrella provides a valuable model for the Positive Ageing Hubs. This integration helps in addressing the multifaceted needs of individuals comprehensively. The existing project’s success in building and maintaining partnerships with various community stakeholders can be leveraged to broaden the network and support base for the Positive Ageing Hubs. (EN), NLC 2019-2021: Project "How to improve entrepreneurial skills in families" (2019-1-LV01- KA204-060435), Erasmus+ (EN) | Focused on enhancing entrepreneurial skills within families, the project developed methodologies and learning modules that can be adapted to empower the older adult population in Šiauliai and Ludza. (EN), NLC 2020-2022: Project "Creation and implementation of a model of employment promotion and motivation services for the unemployed and those receiving social support", funds from
- the European Union's structural funds (EN) | The employment promotion model developed in the NLC project can be adapted to the needs of older adults within the Positive Ageing Hubs. The model's focus on enhancing employability and motivation is highly relevant for engaging the 55+ population who may wish to re-enter the workforce or engage in volunteer work. (EN), NLC 2019-2022: Project "NGO synergy: transparent public management" (10.1.2-ESFA-K-917-03- 0015); European Social Fund (EN) | Project focused on enhancing transparency, collaboration, and efficiency within NGOs and public management provides several synergistic opportunities that can be utilized by the Positive Ageing Hubs to ensure that the hubs operate with high levels of accountability and openness. (EN), NLC 2022: Project "Smart seniors - information technologies for a more comfortable and safer life" (EN) | This project can provide insights into developing social services within the Positive Ageing Hub, particularly in integrating modern technologies into the services and activities offered to the elderly. (EN), NLC 2023: Project "Improving media and information literacy skills for 55+: more efficient and safer life" (EN) | Develop feedback surveys to gather insights from hub participants on their experiences with the Positive Ageing programs, with the media literacy to continuously refine and improve the offerings. (EN), NLC 2022, 2023: Project "Selfhelp groups for families in Šiauliai - the best solutions are found together (EN) | The experience in facilitating self-help groups among families can be directly adapted to create similar groups within the Positive Ageing Hubs. Organize self-help groups in the hubs that enable older adults to share experiences, support each other, and develop collective solutions to common challenges. This peer-to-peer model can be valuable for the development of volunteering program in the hub. (EN), NLC 2022: Project "Improving the quality of psychosocial assistance public services: orientation to service recipients" (NVOK 04411) (EN) | Project insights (client-centred psychosocial support, integrated care approach, evaluation and feedback mechanisms) can synergistically enhance the case management-based approach of the service model at the Positive Ageing Hubs. (EN), NLC 2019: "Formation of a more responsible attitude to health in the Šiauliai community: towards a healthier self" (EN) | Project's focus on promoting health awareness and responsible health behaviors can be effectively integrated into the hubs to enhance health outcomes for the 55+ people. (EN), LRC 2021: Erasmus+ Youth in Action project “A principle a day keeps the Red Cross AWAKE” (EN) | The core principles promoted in the project, such as humanity and voluntary service, can be instilled in the operations and culture of the Positive Ageing Hubs. These principles can guide the development of services and the conduct of all participants and staff. (EN), LRC 2022, 2023: Project “EvRe – Evacuation Ready” (EN) | Synergy with volunteers’ training packages established, volunteer training and LRC's ability to train and coordinate volunteers. The project strengthened the Red Cross’ auxiliary role to the authorities in large-scale emergencies at a national and regional level. Red Cross staff members will be trained with a focus on the implementation of the Host Nation Support Guidelines after creating standard operating procedures and a training package. (EN), LRC 2019-2021: Project “BALTPREP – enhancing regional preparedness and response capacity for major accidents in the Baltic Sea region” (EN) | This initiative offers a range of synergistic opportunities for the Positive Ageing Hubs: collaborating with other organizations, staff training and volunteering. This experience allows RC to share their experience in staff training, staff management, project management, project implementation.
- The BALTPREP project focused on enhancing regional preparedness and response capacity for major accidents in the Baltic Sea region project improves and optimizes quality and interoperability of the Red Cross and Civil Protection Authorities regional response capacity for major accidents
- and severe disruptions. (EN), LRC 2018-2020: Project “AVAIL – “Amplifying the voices of asylum seekers and refugees for integration and life skills” (EN) | Project provides a model for empowering marginalized groups and enhancing their integration into society, which can offer valuable synergies for the Positive Ageing Hubs, particularly in the integration and engagement of older adults from diverse backgrounds, ensuring equal opportunities, non-discrimination, equality between men and women. (EN)
Total budget/expenditure: EUR 620 266.00
Total EU funding (amount): EUR 496 212.80
Total EU funding (co-financing rate): 80.00%
Co-financing sources:
- ERDF: Amount, EUR 496 212.80. Co-financing rate, 80.00%.
Investments, deliverables, policy contributions
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Infrastructure investments:
- I1.2 - Improvement of the infrastructure (LRC) - EUR 107 915.00 - country: Latvija (LV), town: Ludza, Ludza Novads, street: Latgales iela, 129, postal_code: LV5701, ,
- I1.1 - Improvement of the infrastructure (NLC) - EUR 116 155.00 - country: Lithuania, town: Šiauliai, street: Tilžės g. , 22, postal_code: LT81490, ,
Deliverables:
Contribution to wider strategies and policies:
Programme Common Output Indicator:
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RCO 084 - Pilot actions developed jointly and implemented in projects, Measurement unit:
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RCO 087 - Organisations cooperating across borders, Measurement unit:
Programme Common Result Indicator:
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RCR 084 - Organisations cooperating across borders after project completion, Measurement unit:
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RCR 104 - Solutions taken up or up-scaled by organisations, Measurement unit:
Project part of European Union Macro-Regional or Sea Basin Strategy: EUSBSR
EUSBSR Priority (Policy) area / Horizontal action:
EUSBSR Degree of compliance:
Information regarding the data in keep.eu on the programme financing this project
Financing programme
2021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A Latvia-Lithuania
Last month that data in keep.eu was retrieved from the Programme's website or received from the Programme
2025-12-16
No. of projects in keep.eu / Total no. of projects (% of projects in keep.eu)
67 / 67 (100%)
No. of project partnerships in keep.eu / Total no. of project partnerships (% of project partnerships in keep.eu)
235 / 235 (100%)
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