"buddy program"
Support Raquel and her idea of a “buddy program” giving opportunities to foreigners and Czechs to meet in cultural exchange.
The Nusle Buddy program aims to strengthen community ties in Nusle by connecting Czech residents with people of migration background. Through monthly group meetings, participants will explore Nusle together. Recruitment will focus on adults interested in cultural exchange, with participants being matched based on a questionnaire. The program will include joint events, independent activities for pairs, and regular feedback to assess its success, with the ultimate goal of creating a scalable model for broader community integration in Prague.
Rita, Suzanne, Raquel, Yury, Leslie, Mia and others have a great idea to connect the local community. Won’t you support them and others who want to become community leaders? Their ideas are worth it - and with your help, they will have a big impact!
👉Who Your Donation Will Help:
Your donation will support active individuals with migration backgrounds living in Prague, giving them the opportunity to become influential community leaders. By donating, you are supporting those who strive for an inclusive and interconnected Prague.
👉How Your Support Will Help:
Thanks to your support Rita, Suzanne, Raquel, Yury, Leslie, Mia and others with migrant backgrounds will receive targeted training in areas such as organizing community events, community mapping, communication, leadership, and fundraising. These skills will help them to break down barriers between different communities, lead mini-projects funded by this campaign, and energize their communities.
😍 PLUS, if we manage to raise 50 000 Kč, the OSF Foundation will match this amount with an additional 50 000 Kč, allowing us to bring the entire project to life!
"I would like to create welcoming space for young mothers of diverse backgrounds, especially Ukrainian refugees, to come together, learn Czech, and gain skills needed for the Czech job market. With activities tailored for both mothers and children, the program will empower women to build connections and pursue sustainable careers in their new home."
💪This project addresses the low level of civic engagement among residents with a migration background, who make up a quarter of Prague's population. Since most of these residents lack voting rights, their perspectives, voices, and needs remain underrepresented at the political level. Civic engagement thus becomes one of the few ways for individuals and groups to actively contribute to shaping public opinion and influence social issues that affect all city residents.
👀 As part of the crowdfunding campaign several participants created their own challenges – individual undraising campaigns. This helps us in raising donations. Any donation made to their campaign will be automatically credited to this MigAct campaign.
👀 As part of the crowdfunding campaign several participants created their own challenges – individual undraising campaigns. This helps us in raising donations. Any donation made to their campaign will be automatically credited to this MigAct campaign.
The funds raised will be used to conduct a series of workshops, provide mini-grants for participants, cover instructors' fees, and support additional program expenses.
Thank you for your generous support! 🙏
