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Cartagena calls ageing policy meetings for November 18 and 19

The November 10 call invites older people, families and caregivers to contribute to the 2027–2037 policy in Los Calamares and Los Caracoles.

A group of people seated under a palm-thatched roof, several raising their hands.

Cartagena’s Mayor’s Office called two further public participation meetings to develop the 2027–2037 Public Policy on Ageing and Older People. The statement, dated November 10, invites older people, relatives, caregivers and the general public.

Meetings will take place in Los Calamares and Los Caracoles

Wednesday, November 18

The second meeting is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. at Centro de Vida Los Calamares.

Thursday, November 19

The third meeting will begin at 1:00 p.m. at Centro de Vida Los Caracoles.

The policy is still being developed

The Secretariat of Participation and Social Development seeks to gather needs, experiences and proposals concerning older people’s wellbeing and rights.

According to the district authorities, the first meeting took place on November 5 at Centro de Vida Chiquinquirá. The November 18 and 19 meetings continue that process and have yet to take place.