Title/name of initiative: 

Nationales Forum Alter und Migration [National Forum on Ageing and Migration)

Type of initiative: 

Platform that connects actors in the fields of health, age and integration/migration at national level.

Country:

Switzerland

Details/description:

The National Forum on Ageing and Migration is committed to improving the situation of older migrants in Switzerland through public relations, education and basic research. The Forum has set itself the goal of creating awareness among the public and in particular specialists in the field of ageing about the biographies and living conditions of the older migrant population.

Which ethnic group(s) are covered?

The older migrant population in Switzerland

Which languages are covered? 

Not specified. The initiative covers several minority ethnic groups.

What is the target audience of the initiative?  

Health and social care professionals

Duration:

Open ended

Where or from whom to obtain more information:

http://www.alter-migration.ch/index.php?id=1&L=672, Präsidentin: Therese Frösch