Strengthening Communities and Social Inclusion Award
This award recognises a public authority or social services provider that has developed coordinated and collaborative community-based support systems to enhance social inclusion. It highlights initiatives that empower individuals and communities to actively participate in shaping integrated, accessible, and inclusive social services, particularly for vulnerable groups such as homeless people, refugees, migrants, or those experiencing poverty, social isolation, or other forms of exclusion.
Examples of key areas of Strengthening Communities and Social Inclusion
Empowering vulnerable groups
Support homeless people, migrants and refugees through integrated programmes and services to ensure effective access to housing, employment, healthcare, and education.
Cross-cultural initiatives
Promoting programmes that bring together different ethnic groups and social backgrounds through collaborative initiatives to foster mutual understanding and social cohesion.
Improving community cohesion
Implementing joint community hubs, sustainable community development projects, and volunteer-driven initiatives that connect services and local actors to strengthen community support or to empower people using social services and communities.
Aiding informal care givers
Providing family and informal carers with combined types of support, such as training, resources and online or offline support groups, as well as integration with formal service provision.
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