Description
One main project aim is to raise the inhabitants’ sense of security in Somoskőújfalu. Other objectives are to develop the Association in order to protect local values and to launch the ’Neighbourhood for Each Other Movement’. Other goals: more active community life, encourage closer cooperation and build up a safe settlement in cooperation of all the three sectors. Project aims are to form the uninterested viewpoint of the residents, strengthen the civic sector and build community. Direct target group: members of the association and that of other local organizations, population (2500 people). Indirect target group: inhabitants in the region. During the project various activities will be applied, such as: discussions, conferences, team building training, village day, professional day, and recruitment, etc. As a result of these programs, cooperation among civil organizations will strengthen and village community will be shaped, which will be more receptive towards community matters.
Summary of project results
The crime rate in Somoskőújfalu is high that is why the town’s inhabitants’ sense of security is low. The main goal was to develop the NGO and increase the number of the volunteers. The aim was to promote a more active community life. Because of the project a common thinking started in Somoskőújfalu among the locals, the network of the NGO was strengthened by the new cooperations that were realized during the project. Ten new members joined to the NGO, they established connection with three other organizations that was also one of their goals. The applicant NGO participated in a team building. This training made them do their job on a way higher level than before. The beneficiaries were involved in many activities that were organizedin order to develop the organization (such as trainings, forums, thematic days etc). The main benefit of the project according to the community building effect was concentration of forces that can contribute to further objectives and launch new projects. The results of the project seem to be sustainable through the voluntary initiation.
Summary of bilateral results