Topics: FSU
Ukraine Update
Mihail, 82, had not left his one-room Kiev apartment since the recent unrest in the Ukrainian capital turned violent. Frightened and alone, he was indescribably grateful when Alena Druzhynina showed up at his apartment with a food package from Hesed B’nei Azriel. She walked through the then-dangerously chaotic Independence Square area to make sure that […]
Lithuania
The economies of the Baltic States remain very weak. The health and welfare situation of the elderly, particularly the disabled, continues to worsen as the Baltic States reduce their social spending trying to meet the budgetary requirements of the European Union. Compensation Programs Direct compensation payments are made from the Central and Eastern European Fund […]
Estonia
The economies of the Baltic States remain very weak. The health and welfare situation of the elderly, particularly the disabled, continues to worsen as the Baltic States reduce their social spending to meet the budgetary requirements of the European Union. Direct compensation payments are made from the Central and Eastern European Fund (CEEF) and the […]
Latvia
The elderly, a vulnerable population in Latvia, have been severely affected by the economic situation in the Baltics. As the Baltic governments look to find ways to reduce costs, much-needed social services are being eliminated. This is particularly true of those countries receiving loans from the International Monetary Fund, such as Latvia. Direct compensation payments […]
