It is a form of outreach institution for children and youth. Workers accompany and support clients that are confrontedwith difficult life situations. By doing so and helping them to address these situations. The service is anonymous, free of charge and discreetand is most often provided in parks, on streets or playgrounds, or in a specially converted car.
Club Uličník for children and youth
Project owner: Diakonia of The Czech Brothers Evangelical Church
Responsible person: Mgr. Václava Egermaierová
2017
2,000 Euro Prize
CS
Civil Society / Social Economy
Social welfare, health care
Education
What is it about?
Appreciation of the Jury
To move into the familiar surroundings of youths by bus – a simple yet very efficient approach to youth work that hitherto did not exist in this form. Dedicated and professional, playful with an ever open ear for personal problems, well anchored in communal adult structures yet close to the needs of children and youths: an innovative method of social workers reaching out to their young clients. The mobility creates linkages. The project catches the eye and is well received. It arouses interest in children, youths and adults, it takes up ideas and addresses needs, and it supports youths and collective commitment. Other schools and communes are more than interested. A Little Rascal bus will come…
