RACOS - Responsibility, Access, Cooperation, Opportunities and Support
Brasov County Sustainable Development Agency ·Romania
About this project
<p>The project aims to support the implementation of integrated measures for community development, by increasing the access to social, medical, educational, employment and housing services.The project also targets the empowerment of vulnerable groups and increasing awareness of the importance of supporting vulnerable groups. </p> <p>The main target group is represented by 550 beneficiaries (of which 380 Roma people) from Racos commune - Racosul de Jos and Mateias villages: 40 children affected by the migration of parents and remigrated children, 240 children aged between 3-14 years and 90 young people aged between 15-24 years belonging to disadvantaged families, 170 adults (parents / guardians and unemployed people). </p> <p>PP and the 3 partners will set up a community intervention team that will provide non-formal education services <em>(remedial education, non-formal education - with emphasis on discrimination, bullying, self-esteem, addictions, sexual education, independent living skills, nutrition</em>), socio-medical services <em>(screening programs for testing for viral or infectious diseases due to poverty, establishment of a health, access to the hygiene center, which includes a room with washing and drying machines</em>), employment mediation <em>(vocational counseling, training for integration on the labor market</em>), housing services for 235 families. The project also provides activities for the community in order to combat discrimination and professionals (training on working with vulnerable groups - 30 teachers, 180 employees of local companies).</p>
Project partners
- HOME CARE ASSOCIATION Project partner· Romania
- SHIELD SOCIAL SERVICES ASSOCIATION Project partner· Romania
- GENERAL DIRECTORATE OF SOCIAL ASSISTANCE AND CHILD PROTECTION BRASOV Project partner· Romania