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Description
The aim of the project is to increase the number of people involved in civic activities by participating in volunteer initiatives at the Help Point for Ukrainian war refugees living in Jēkabpils region, established by the association "Vidusdaugava NGO Center". The activities of the project are to improve the existing donation collection point in the premises of the Association''s Day Center "Be Together", to carry out a campaign in addition to attracting volunteers and to create a functioning and understandable volunteering system to support refugees in the form of four civic initiatives.
As a result of the project, an Help Point for the Support of Ukrainian War Refugees will be improved and put into operation, which will be best adapted to the needs of refugees. A volunteer organization system will be set up for the helpdesk, with the possibility for volunteers to get involved in one of the four initiatives, bringing together at least 16 additional volunteers as a result of the campaign. The involvement of the population in civic activities through volunteering will increase.
Summary of project results
Association "Vidusdaugava NGO Center" from May to October 2022 has implemented the project "Help point for Ukrainian war refugees in Jekabpils region", which was submitted to the project competition #2 "Action projects" of the Active Residents Fund as an urgent solution to the crisis situation caused by the war in Ukraine and its the resulting refugee flow.
During the project, the environmental improvement of the help point created by the society was improved, making it more comfortable for visitors. As the amount of household goods, clothing, and shoes donated by residents increased, 9 volunteers were involved in sorting and placing them in purchased shelves, boxes and delivering them to specific points in Jēkabpils region and elsewhere. The launch of the help desk was promoted with an open day and accompanying campaign.
The implementation of the project has made it possible to better coordinate the assistance provided to the refugees of the Ukrainian war in the Jēkabpils region. A certain system has been created, in which everyone can get involved based on simple and understandable principles.