Description
The Project ‘Community and Support Center’ created by the Association for Durable Rural Development “Euro-Rural’, allows children and teenagers with social needs from Prejmer, Brasov, to access social services. There are an increased number of children and families dealing with serious socioeconomic difficulties, reality that determines a high rate of social exclusion. Such factors that lead to social exclusion are as follows: poverty; Long term unemployment; Poor living conditions; Lack of food and clothing for children; No personal hygiene; Inexistent parents’ elementary education and low self – esteem; Lack of parental guidance, support and communication; Children’s school abandonment; Lack of community awareness regarding the risks of exclusion and isolation of disadvantaged families; Families and communities lack of comprehension towards the importance of involvement, participation and perception of social problems. 70 children and their disadvantaged families will benefit from the two social services created by the project: social support and assistance and services on improving life independence and self-esteem.
Summary of project results
In Prejmer community, an increasing number of children and families are dealing with serious socio-economic difficulties, leading to a high rate of social exclusion. The social services available in Prejmer cannot offer the adequate support or answer the diversity of needs in the community. The Resources and Community Support Centre that was set within the framework of the project facilitated collaboration between organisations, schools and local city hall in order to develop adequate local services. 70 children and their families benefited from the two social services created in the project: social support and assistance and services for improving independent life skills and self-esteem. The pupils also received material support consisting of school supplies and sport shoes. Their parents, tutors, educators / caretakers attended a counselling programme and workshops on non-discrimination and equal opportunities for all children. Information sessions on the jobs at the local traders were also held. In the same time, 18 partnerships were developed for promoting the services and the community center, share information and resources and propose activities to the benefit of the community with local stakeholders.
Summary of bilateral results