Description
Homelessness is one of our most pressing social problems, causing suffering for tens of thousands and poses tasks for the whole society. The objective of our project is to present solutions based on active participation on every level related to homelessness, with the intention of setting an example. As a result of our work, more of those affected will experience that they can not only change their own fate but can protect their shared interests too. Having got to know the methodology of AVM, this kind of advocacy will become accessible for a wider circle in the civil sector. The essence of our programme is to involve new actors in the application of solutions that work but have not yet spread. Our target groups are homeless people, social workers, donors open to social responsibility and socially excluded people. We will cooperate with AVM, a new organization called the School of Public Life, Van Esély Foundation and civil organizations providing social care.
Summary of project results
The aim of the project was to dismantle prejudices against homelessness, and to test community funding as a means of fundraising and a solidarity practice in social care. The program was especially relevant because of the policies of the past few years which mean that authorities can now sanction people for being poor. In the present a model program was carried out of a new type of individual support system - by investing into things (training, tools, etc.) through community funding to enable the homeless to do something for their own better circumstances. A documentary by Zöld Pók Foundation about the A Város Mindenkié (AVM) - The course entitled Social movements on cinema, organized by the School of Public Life - can reach its target audience with a much deeper and more detailed message. A successful community fundraising and its publicity can strengthen solidarity, it can make the methodology of the Van Esély Foundation accepted.
Summary of bilateral results