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Description
The aim of the project is to create a motivational environment for children and youth from vulnerable groups in the Luník IX housing estate in Košice, using innovative methods and non-formal education in order to improve their knowledge and skills. The aim is also to involve children and youth from this group in cooperation with the majority, namely development and educational activities of an inclusive nature, which will help to break down barriers and integration within the society in Košice. The activities of the project also include the organization of 2 open events under the name “community days” for minimum of 50 participants. Children will participate in the preparation of these events, which will develop their further skills, self-confidence and self-esteem. The event will be open, which will contribute to a greater connection with the majority. 30 vulnerable children and 50 vulnerable adults within the education and the events will directly benefit from the project. The strength of the project is the inclusion and direct connection of Roma children with children from the majority.
Summary of project results
We focused the project on a marginalized community, which is pushed to the margins of society as a whole. It is a Roma community living in the Lunik IX housing estate in Kosice. We realized the activities with children and young people, especially in the area of regular active education, mainly in playful, unforced forms. In our approach we used Feuerstein''s method of instrumental enrichment which helped us significantly. Very important were the activities focused on cognitive educational "trips" within the majority. It was a good experience for both parties. Both for the majority and for "our" children ". We managed to get involvement of several people who had a natural respect from the majority. New friendships and bonds have been formed on which we can continue to build, we have taught more than 200 hours and experienced 10 fantastic adventure trips, which we ended with a wonderful community day. In the project, they learned participatory and the principle that if you get help and then you have the opportunity to help, do it. These children also need a chance. Over time, the older ones became role models for the younger ones, and gradually we created a community in which we all felt safe, helpful and without distinction. A total of 152 people took part in the project.