Description
The aim is to contribute to the health promotion development of kindergartens and local communities by supporting NGO-s acting capabilities and environment. Planned activities during the project are: teamwork and strategical planning training; initiation of the mentor program „ Kindergarten is a Friend”;roundtable with all partner organizations; initiation of different workshops;three different joint works with parents. Thanks to all activities carried out during the project, the proffessional skills of the team will be in much higher level. With the help of supervisor the team will be able to cooperate better and more effectively. Team is more oriented to evidence based approach and strategical planning. Partner of the project is the Association of Red Cross in Viljandi County, which will help with practical arrangements. Cooperational partners for the project are all kindergartens in Viljandi county, leaders and officials of local governments, local police department officials, NGO-s, rescue department and many others.
Summary of project results
The project has met its objective of increasing capacity of the NGO. The number of active members has increased and 5 new members have joined the organization. By implementing a mentor program people became more active and the network has increased with different organizations and new partners from all over the community. The members of the NGO have become more innovative and more professional, the organization, its goals and mission has been introduced all over the county and through that it has become a respected and highly valued partner. The project has also influenced the society in general. Many of the volunteers and members of the target group admitted that they got their first experience in volunteering and would like to continue with volunteering in the future. Main outputs of the project are bigger and more active membership of the NGO, a developed and up-to-date webpage of the NGO and an active Facebook page where the activities are advertised. The main benefits of the project are: - the NGO is more capable in implementing projects, activities and campaigns; - people of the county are aware of health promotion in kindergartens; - members of the NGO are active and motivated; - Seminars, workshops and meetings with different partners have encouraged people to contribute to health promotion.
Summary of bilateral results