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The Belarusian Association of Social Workers (BASR) focuses on promoting physical, psychological, and social well-being for vulnerable groups, including older people. It aims to advance professional social work and comprehensive rehabilitation practices in Belarus. As a national public organization, BASR brings together specialists working on social insufficiency prevention, comprehensive rehabilitation, and social support for various vulnerable groups. The Association's main activities include providing professional development opportunities, along with informational, organizational, and methodological support for its members. It studies and implements best practices in social work and rehabilitation and offers social assistance to individuals unable to exercise their rights independently due to physical or developmental challenges. Additionally, BASR engages in research activities within the social sphere. Key projects of the Association targeted at older adults include the development of a modern care model for older people in rural regions of Belarus, the creation of a mobile application "olderCare" to support older care, and the design of integrated service delivery models in both public and non-governmental organizations. Other initiatives include addressing the impact of COVID-19 by strengthening mental health support for older adults and launching the "University of the Third Age" project to promote social inclusion. Established in 1996.

The primary goal of the Public Council of the Republic of Tajikistan is to implement the provisions of the Agreement on Public Accord. This involves discussing emerging issues, making coordinated decisions, and providing recommendations. The Council is a representative, expert-consultative, and coordinating body. It includes participants of the Agreement on Public Accord, the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, and the Chairpersons of the Majlisi Milli and Majlisi Namoyandagon Majlisi Oli. The Council operates nationally within Tajikistan, focusing on fostering dialogue among various socio-political forces, ensuring ideological pluralism, and promoting multi-party democracy. The Council's tasks include ensuring continuous dialogue among different socio-political forces. Its mandate also comprises conducting expert evaluations and analyses of the socio-political, economic, and spiritual state of society, developing programmes and proposals to uphold the rule of law and protect individual rights and freedoms, and establishing new forms of cooperation among state bodies and public associations. The Council forms its working apparatus (secretariat) and committees, attracting experts and advisers for programme development. The policy was adopted on April 10, 1996.