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The
APHEDA Palestinian Camps Support
Campaign provides assistance for needy elderly
and disabled residents in Bourj el-Barajneh
refugee camp in Lebanon. The Women’s
Humanitarian Organization (WHO), with the
financial support from APHEDA, has
operated this campaign since 1996, following
research in 1995 that highlighted the desperate
state many of the older camp residents were
in. 
The
frail and elderly members of our community
suffer a range medical conditions typical
of this life stage (asthma, high blood pressure,
cardiac problems, incontinence and diabetes),
but are aggravated and complicated by the
harsh life within the camp. This program
provides funds for essential medications
and medical supplies for some of the most
disadvantaged elderly members of our community.
A particularly important component of this
program has been the availability of funds
to purchase incontinence pads. These
pads return a level of dignity and mobility
to our elderly community members who struggle
with incontinence issues, as well as preventing
complications from bed sores which are very
expensive to treat and can be fatal.
The
fund also covers the cost of health education
sessions and outdoor trips for up to 50
elderly beneficiaries.
Funded by
Apheda
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