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SIM case study2023-03-24

Obce blíže lidem

‘Bring villages closer to people’ (Obce blíže lidem) works closely with key stakeholders in rural communities, such as mayors, schools, food banks, and other leaders and service providers, to reach vulnerable people and provide both short-term and long-term assistance. It seeks to eliminate access barriers through the assistance of social workers. These workers liaise closely with stakeholders in rural areas to unify people within communities, destigmatise vulnerable groups, and raise awareness of both local needs and support available. Activating communities thus leads to a sustainable source of assistance.
Due to the long waiting times for specialist support, the social workers involved in the project provide short-term, immediate support. This can include emotional and psychological support, as well as information on securing health insurance, unemployment benefits, accessing retirement plans, and other benefits.
Social workers accompany the individuals throughout their journey to recovery, from understanding their case, educating them on processes (e.g. applying for unemployment benefits, accessing pensions), liaising with different members of the community for support (e.g. food banks, government workers), accompanying them to meetings if necessary, and supporting them on their journey to independence.

Case study details

Lead organisation
Kraje
Czechia
Regiony
Střední Čechy
Skórki
Equal access to social services
Social integration of those at risk
Target groups
Other target groups
Level of action
Regional
Source of funding
Public - EU
Public - national
Programming period
2014-2020
Project start
2019
Project end
2022
Type of initiative
Integrating disadvantaged groups
Uczestnicy
441 individuals
Internet and social
EU fund
ESF/ESF+