How it works
With support from the European Social Fund, the project brought disadvantaged and older people together to create a mutually caring environment. In doing so, it created jobs and helped protect people at risk of social exclusion, isolation and unemployment.
The method was simple. The project empowered women in a disadvantaged social position or who have experienced long term unemployment, such as Lidija, by hiring them as assistants to older women. Lidija was assigned to help Radmila (no autonomous old woman) with her daily activities through the project’s home help service.
By creating jobs and facilitating assistance for older people who are not eligible for to receive support through social services, the ESF-funded project has made a real difference by connecting Croatian women in need. 10 vulnerable women found employment by providing essential, at-home assistance to 50 older people.
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What is the practice?
Hiring and qualifying long term unemployed for social care projects.
Where was the Best Practice applied
CROATIA
Criteria for the selection of the Best Practice
Sustainability
Level of Implementation
Local
Reasons for Success
Intergenerational connection for mutual benefit of older people and long term unemployed.
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