Estonian representative elected Vice-President of European seniors
04.11.2010 | Ann Räämet | English news
Today the Chairman of the Seniors Association of Pro Patria and Res Publica Union, Mrs. Ann Räämet, was elected Vice-President of the European Senior Citizens Union (ESCU). Dr. Bernhard Worms from Germany was re-elected as President.
European Senior Citizens Union (ESCU) is the biggest seniors' organization in Europe, uniting 820 000 members from 24 countries and 37 political parties.
In her speech Ann Räämet focused on voluntary activities in Estonia, as well as on possible measures, which could be used to develop voluntary activities among seniors.
"Our main goal is, that a retired person should not be left home alone, but be engaged in voluntary activities, or should have a chance to have a part-time job," said Ann Räämet. "Also retired people should feel that they are needed in the society."
The VII Congress of ESCU takes place from 2 - 4 November in Bad Honnef, Germany.
