The action on one
hand aims to contribute to resolving housing needs of the targeted population
through provision of building material packages, and on the other, to facilitate
their economic empowerment through provision of relevant education/training
programs and economic support packages for starting up or extending their
business activities, and through professional mentoring support measures.
One aim is to provide building material packages for at least 45
families. Through provision of building material, the project will support IDPs
and returnees, who due to a lack of financial means live in inadequate
accommodation, to improve their housing situation and/or living conditions.
Another aim is to organize training programs for business start-ups for 30
IDPs and returnees and to facilitate their
economic empowerment through provision of practical support. The action in this
part is geared toward contributing to increased opportunities and levels of
employment, greater integration and standards of living of the targeted
population. Here the project directly tackles the issue of unemployment of IDPs
and returnees living in the municipality of Zvezdara and aims to reduce their
dependency on social services. This will also contribute to their self-reliance,
independence and better social integration.
Economic support packages consisting of tools
and/or equipment for business start-ups or further development of existing
business will be provided for at least 10 IDPs and returnees. Professional
mentoring will also be offered for business start-ups and further development
of existing businesses for at least 20 self-employed IDPs and returnees.
The recipients of the subsidized building
material packages and the beneficiaries of the training/education modules for economic
strengthening will all be better integrated into the local community, establish
stronger bonds with their neighbors and other community members. This will
generally contribute to a greater social inclusion, psycho-social status and the quality of life of
IDPs and returnees in Zvezdara Municipality and the City of Belgrade.