The inclusion project “Novi Jelkovec – a Place of Independent Living” has been launched in Zagreb, Croatia. It is dedicated to the social inclusion of persons with disabilities, HRK 1.5 million funded by the European Union.
“The goal of the project is to contribute to the social inclusion of persons with disabilities to develop new effective ways and inclusive social services,” it was underscored at a press conference.
The City of Zagreb submitted the project to a call from the European Social Fund. A grant agreement was signed in June 2020 between the City, the Ministry of Labour, Pension System, Family Affairs, and Social Policy, the national employment bureau. The duration of the project is 18 months.
The project is being carried out in cooperation with the Mali Dom – Zagreb daily rehabilitation centre for children and youth, the Rehabilitation Centre Silver, the Rehabilitation Centre Stancic, the Centre for Autism, and the OSICE Croatian alliance of associations of children with developmental disabilities, persons with disabilities and their families.
“The project was financed with HRK 1.47 million in non-repayable EU grants. The aim was to develop social services for persons with disabilities in Novi Jelkovec, a district in the east of the city many persons with disabilities live.” said Romana Galic, Head of the City Department for Social Protection and Persons with Disabilities.
