Description
The project addresses the social exclusion, discrimination, stigmatization and difficult access to social care and healthcare experienced by Roma drug users and their families. The project aims at improving their access to healthcare and support by raising their awareness and by joining the stakeholders in a network and coordinating their services. First, a network of 60 stakeholders (local authorities, NGOs, medical specialists, labor offices) will be set up to cover the Roma in Plovdiv City. Then a guide with contact data of the relevant services will be prepared for the users. Second, 4 key assistants working with the users will be trained. Third, 8 awareness-raising campaigns will be held. Next, 192 interactive information sessions will be held among 2470 people. Finally, screening, individual counseling and referral will be provided. The project will benefit the target group of Roma drug users, sex workers, HIV-positive and their families providing them with the needed support.
Summary of project results
The project addressed the social exclusion, discrimination, stigmatization and difficult access to social care and healthcare experienced by Roma drug users and their families. Measures were carried out under the project to improve the access of drug users, male and female sex workers and HIV positive people to healthcare and social services, labour offices, education programmes and other public services. The project results are as follows: a network for inter-institutional cooperation was set up and coordination meetings were held; Guide about the existing Healthcare and Social Services and Institutions was developed; 8 campaigns were held, individual consultations, referrals and escorts to services and institutions were carried out. The community work was carried out by the key assistants trained under the project. The project beneficiaries were 800 people from the City of Plovdiv, i.e. Roma, drug users, male and female sex workers, partners, close friends and HIV-positive community members.
Summary of bilateral results