Description
The project is implemented in a marginalized area, where many people live in extreme poverty. Their social opportunities are limited and their community activities are not adequate. The NGOs are less involved in interest enforcements, preparation of local processes and decision-making. The aim of the project is to establish a Civic Roundtable, in favour of community cooperation. Another aim is to join with the residents through civic organizations undertaking a more extensive social participation in public affairs. Understanding the local conditions local answers are needed. In the elaboration and implementation of them active citizenship would be important. In the establishment of a Roundtable 6 civic organizations will take part with 14-16 members. They will take part in workshops, team building trainings and supervisions. Direct target groups: leaders of active civil organizations in Medgyesegyháza. Indirect target group: people got through the civic organizations: 4000 people.
Summary of project results
The project takes place in Medgyesegyháza, in the Mezőkovácsháza Subregion, which is a disadvantaged area. The NGOs of the town needed more possibilities to meet each other. Because of the voluntary nature of the initiation the results seems to be sustainable. The aim of the project was to organize a local civil society roundtable which is operating now. A settlement-wide inter-sectorial cooperation begins to appear as an impact of the project. The participants of the roundtable met monthly as part of local council meetings, public hearings, and discussed the event of local questions. The roundtable is still active with 15 other local organizations. The beneficiaries were involved in the participation on meetings that were organized for them. Medgyesegyháza benefited the most from the initiation: its civil sector became refreshed and empowered.
Summary of bilateral results