Wstecz Buddies without prejudice

Stereotypical perceptions of old age and homelessness: older people often see homeless people as addicts, losers or those who have lost the meaning of life. Homeless people, on the other hand, tend to see seniors as infirm, gruff, demanding, lonely and of limited physical ability.

The project creates a conversational space for participants to share their experiences and thoughts. At the beginning, meetings are moderated by a qualified person, helping to break down barriers and build trust. Once a month, the whole group participates in activities that will allow them to establish relationships and get to know each other better through various activities. Each group has the opportunity to consult a psychologist to discuss any difficulties encountered during the innovative program. In addition, three videos documenting the activities are made during the meetings.

• Seniors;

• People emerging from the crisis of homelessness;

• residents of shelters and transitional homes.

• Institutions activating seniors;

• foundations;

• senior citizens' homes

• shelters

• transitional homes;

• residents of training flats for people leaving homelessness;

• local government units supporting people leaving homelessness;

• local cultural institutions;

• non-governmental organisations.

• Coordinating person;

• Training person

• Person looking after the group;

• trainer/trainee;

• Persons from the target groups.

• Team commitment;

• Financial resources for the salaries of the coordinator, the trainers conducting the training and for the printing of the training materials;

• Funding to cover activity costs for innovation participants.

Małgorzata Skała;

E-mail: malgorzata.skala7@gmail.com.

Stefan Michalak;

E-mail: stefamicha@o2.pl.