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Projektträger: Marián Zeman

Verantwortliche*r: Marián Zeman

2020

1. Preis

SK

Zivilgesellschaft / Sozialwirtschaft

Herausforderung

Roma communities in Slovakia lack critical access to safe housing and the financial resources to purchase a home. Projekt domov ("Project Home") supports families and individuals from marginalised Roma communities to finance, build, and own a home through microcredits to end intergenerational poverty.

Idee

Projekt domov’s goal is to provide access to inclusive housing for marginalised communities. The project targets the social and financial barriers of families from Roma communities to obtain decent housing. With the support of local municipalities, Projekt domov advises marginalised families through the process of accessing financial support, purchasing land, and building and owning their new home.

Akteur*innen

The client/home builder(s) and their families are the most important actors. Municipalities and their representatives are also key to organise the project implementation in their villages. Projekt Domov‘s diverse team of social workers support both clients and municipalities. The Slovenská sporiteľňa bank (Slovak savings bank of the Erste Bank Group) provides access to microcredits to finance the construction of the new homes.

Wirkung

Access to safe and quality housing has improved the standard of living for our clients – especially their children. Marginalised communities not only have access to owning a home, but also acquire financial literacy skills, self-confidence, and vocational skills. This has led to better health, educational, and social conditions for children; it is an opportunity to end intergenerational poverty.

Transfer

The project is transferrable to any village, municipality, or city with a marginalised Roma community. Projekt domov is currently active in villages located in three out of eight regions in Slovakia – Prešov, Košice, and Banská Bystrica regions.

Würdigung der Jury

Die Familien bauen sich ein neues Leben. Nicht nur ein neues Haus, nicht nur ein neues Zuhause. Project Home bereitet sowohl die Familien als auch die Verantwortlichen der ländlichen Gemeinden sorgfältig vor. Das braucht Zeit, gute drei Jahre. Die Roma-Familien bauen sich ihr Haus auf einem erschlossenen Grundstück und unter Anleitung selber. Sie zahlen den dafür notwendigen Mikrokredit viele Jahre an die örtliche Sparkasse zurück. Bei all dem werden sie sozialarbeiterisch begleitet. Ein sozial innovatives Gesamtprogramm mit klarem Ziel: Angemessenes Wohnen wirkt gesundheitsfördernd, inklusiv und insgesamt befreiend. Vor allem für die Kinder.