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DEMETRA ASSOCIATION demetra-bg

“Demetra”As s ociation 102А Sheinovo str. Bourgas Bulgaria tel./fax +359 56 81 56 18 ; e- mail: demetra@unacs.bg. DEMETRA ASSOCIATION www.demetra-bg.org. Who we are? What we are working on?. Demetra Association is a non government organization registered in 1997 in Bourgas

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DEMETRA ASSOCIATION demetra-bg

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  1. “Demetra”Association 102А Sheinovo str. Bourgas Bulgaria tel./fax +359 56 81 56 18 ; e- mail: demetra@unacs.bg DEMETRA ASSOCIATION www.demetra-bg.org

  2. Who we are? What we are working on? Demetra Association is a non government organization registered in 1997 in Bourgas Our Main Aims: • Achieving gender equality as a fundamental and integral part of economic, social and democratic development; • Achieving economic equality between men and women - elimination of disparities in pay between the sexes; • Developing policies for social protection against poverty; • Fighting the multiple discrimination • Improving the quality of care services for all age groups, the balance between men and women in childcare and other dependent family members • Enhancing equal participation of women and men in decision-making - encouraging the participation of women in politics, in business, science and technology; • Elimination of gender-based violence - domestic violence, women trafficking, sexual violence in the workplace - eliminating gender stereotypes in society in education, culture, labor market, media; • Uniting its members around the idea of ​​protecting the rights of women, to mediate between institutions and to coordinate their efforts on the problem of violence against women and children • Awareness of society, institutions and professionals onthe problem of violence and discrimination • Assistance to women victims of violence and their children.

  3. Development and improvement of social strategies and practices • Supporting the formulation and implementation of public policies in social, health, education, culture, ecology and sport based on identified priorities and needs; • Work for social inclusion of young people, adults and disadvantaged families; • Identification, protection and advocacy for developing and implementing policies for young people; • Improving the quality of vocational education and training for different groups of professionals ; • Support the integration of minorities in Bulgarian society

  4. What we do to achieve our main aims: • Socio-psychological counseling- individual and group • Preparation of manuals and informational materials • Training groups and seminars • Intermediation with instituions • Social services PROGRAMS: • Youth program • Program for disadvantaged people and groups • Program for mediation and advocacy to the institutions. • Program-“Support and assistance to victims of domestic violence, discrimination, victims of sexual violence and victims of trafficking”. • Program- “Legal clinics for victims of domestic violence”. • Program- Providing shelter for victims of violence. • Program for working with offenders  • Training of trainers and professionals .

  5. WE ARE NOT ALONE/NETWORKING ALLIANCE FOR PROTECTION AGAINS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE http://alliancedv.org/ • 11 ORGANISATIONS-2008 AVON www.avoncompany.com. SPEAL OUT! -CAMPAIGN

  6. WHERE WE WORK? • Administrative Office • Center for Prevention of Violence and Crime • Crisis Centre • Mobile team

  7. Demetra Association ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE THE MOBILE TEAM • In the administrative office of the Demetra Association are working consultants, technical manager, office assistant and accountant • The association has a permanent team of volunteers and student interns • The Association has mobile team of young people who run campaigns and trainings

  8. Crisis center • In 2008, under the PHARE project Demeter Association managed to run a crisis center for women and children victims of violence. • The center has a capacity -8.

  9. Center for Prevention Against Violence and Crime • Center for Prevention has been opened in July 2009.

  10. Center for Prevention Against Violence and Crime • The project was implemented under the agreement between Burgas municipality, Regional Directorate of Interior - Burgas and Demeter Association • The building is provided by the Burgas Municipality. Repairs and furnishings are the work of Police Department - Burgas with the active support of local business and Demetra Association provides services • In the building every day available to the citizens is a social worker, lawyer, psychologist, a representative of municipal, police officer and youth worker Next chart provides information on the number of clients over the years have passed and given their advice and support

  11. Center for Prevention of Violence and Crime

  12. Activities at the Center for Prevention • Development of projects and programs to combat violence and discrimination • Prevention of violence and discrimination - Training - Research - Reports and Publications • Services for victims of violence - Referral to crisis units, information on preparation of applications under the Law for protection agains domestic violence, Consulting • Services for perpetrators of violence and discrimination:- Programs for perpetrators, lectures, reports on Article 56 of the LMI. • Yet to be revealed in the social service community, "Center for social rehabilitation and integration of victims of violence"

  13. Prevention of violence and discrimination among young people • Demetra Association run a special Youth Programme which deals with youth issues • In 2009, the Youth Team of the Demetra Association under the Program of the Center for Prevention conducted a study on aggression and violence in all secondary schools in Bourgas • With the active participation of volunteers, students from BFU -social work, were covered and studied 5020 students from secondary schools in Bourgas. • The survey results served as basis for development of methodology and activities to prevent violence in Burgasschools. • A young team of trainers monthly visits schools in the city of Burgas and conduct presentations and trainings for prevention of violence, discrimination, education in human rights ,youth initiatives

  14. Current projects and initiatives of the Demetra Association relating to young people

  15. Yes! In Action Main Aim and Target Group • Students from Burgas aged 14-18 • Human rights education, methods of combating violence and discrimination • Human rights clubs in the territory of the schools in Bourgas • Training the young people to use the ”Compass” • Training the young people in “peer to peer” method • The project is funded by the European Commission • European Youth Foundation www.kluki-youth.com

  16. Project: "Skills for successful social integration after institutional care" - funded by the OAK Foundation   Target Group: Home for social services to children in the community from 7 to 18 years' AG Kodzhakafaliyata “ Children without parental care. - Sheltered housing for people at risk "Hope" Center for family-type "Roncalli Main Aim: Facilitation of psychological integration of children from institutions through increased opportunities for professional and social realization and preparation for transition to independent living

  17. What we are planning to do?Future initiatives and campaigns for young people: Continuing education in human rights, establishing and monitoring the Human Rights clubs in schools Conducting research on reproductive health and services for young people Information campaigns and projects related to healthy eating, sport and prevention of obesity among young people Projects and campaigns related to the protection of children's rights in cyberspace and Prevention of Internet violence

  18. Association “Demetra” 102А Sheinovo str. Bourgas Bulgaria tel./fax +359 56 81 56 18 ; e- mail: demetra@unacs.bg THANK YOU!

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