O.P.T.I.O.N. - Overcoming the prejudice and Promoting new Tools for professional Integration Of people with special Needs in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Monteneg ro
PROJECT DETAILS
| Sectors | |
|---|---|
| EU Acquis chapters | Regional policy and coordination of structural instruments |
| Programme Funding Year | 2011 |
| Value | €97,566 |
| Periods of implementation | 2015 |
| Locations | SARAJEVO-STARI GRAD, MOSTAR |
Results
Implementation of this project resulted in: - Increased cross-border cultural exchanges in the field of welfare and professional integration of people with special needs - The population of both countries are more sensitized and more informed about the issues of the people with special needs. - Increased social cohesion in the cross-border area with the employment of people with special needs and the start-up of social enterprises. - Good practices concerning professional integration of people with special needs and social enterprise have been spread and shared in the cross-border region, and the capacity of CSOs, institutions and privates have been increased.SUMMARY
This project aimed at increasing cultural exchanges and raising public awareness on the professional integration of people with disabilities.
At the same time, the project facilitated the exchange of the existing practices in the cross-border area among CSOs, institutions and professional associations.
RESULTS
Implementation of this project resulted in:
- Increased cross-border cultural exchanges in the field of welfare and professional integration of people with special needs
- The population of both countries are more sensitized and more informed about the issues of the people with special needs.
- Increased social cohesion in the cross-border area with the employment of people with special needs and the start-up of social enterprises.
- Good practices concerning professional integration of people with special needs and social enterprise have been spread and shared in the cross-border region, and the capacity of CSOs, institutions and privates have been increased.