Since immigrants are usually the first to lose jobs, already faced with life standard below the average, the current situation of economic crisis pushes hard. Answering these challenges, the programme POMP uses methods designed to offer efficient professional assistance in dealing with problems encountered by immigrants.

The methods are based on reducing barriers when entry school caused by lower socio-economic status. Differences are reflected in lack of knowledge of language, habits and customs, differences in appearance as well as different values.

 Based on actual needs and problems experienced by immigrants, the programme has 5 major areas of particular concern:

1. intercultural learning and dialogue by reducing tensions, intolerance and discrimination

2. fully functional and computer literacy for immigrants and immigrant families

3. support for primary and secondary schools' pupils

4.  information on rights and obligations of immigrants

5. Individual counselling

Zaradi nastale gospodarske situacije oziroma gospodarske krize so po navadi prav priseljenci prvi, ki izgubijo zaposlitev. Njihov ~ivljenjski standard je po navadi ~e tako ni~ji od povpre nega standarda v Sloveniji, zato izguba edinega dru~inskega prihodka za priseljeno dru~ino predstavlja neizmerno stisko. V ta namen smo izdelali program z metodami, ki omogo ajo u inkovito strokovno pomo pri reševanju problemov, ki nastajajo v dru~inah in okolju. Program se nanaša na izboljšanje kakovosti dru~inskega ~ivljenja s poudarkom na vklju evanju v novo socialno in kulturno okolje. Na drugi strani pa se otroci priseljenci pri vstopu v novo šolo v novi dr~avi za enjajo sre evati s številnimi preprekami, katere so za ostale otroke in odrasle samoumevne in jim v ve ini ne povzro ajo te~ave: nepoznavanje jezika, sre anje z novo kulturo in novimi dru~benimi navadami in obi aji,  razli nost v izgledu in obla enju, spremembe pri dru~benih vrednotah…

Cilji programa so naslednji:

-Podpora in pomo priseljenim dru~inam pri socialno-ekonomskem in kulturnem vklju evanju v slovensko dru~bo in okolje (dru~bena participacija);

-zmanjševanje mednacionalne napetosti, nestrpnosti, diskriminacije

-ve ja uspešnost otrok migrantov v šoli ter razvijanje u nih navad,

-obvladovanje in utrjevanje slovenskega jezika

-strokovna pomo pri reševanju problemov v dru~inah in okolju (svetovanje)

-informiranje o pravicah in obveznostih priseljencev;

-izboljšanje komunikacije in u enje socialnih veš in ter širitev socialnih mre~

-ra unalniška pismenost.

The programme is aimed at social, cultural, economic and political integration of immigrant families who have immigrated to Slovenia in the last three years. The aim of the programme is to improve the quality of family life and communication of all necessary information, support and advice on various options and outputs from the individual’s specific life hardships such as: solving problems in the family, family communication, understanding and assertion of social rights, opportunities and methods of education and exercising their right to health care, access to work and employment, housing policy. The aim is to provide high-quality integration of individuals into society, it is therefore necessary to ensure effective access to social, cultural, economic and political rights.

Through the programme we are establishing relations of mutual respect within the family, encouraging tolerance and solidarity as well as understanding of the social and cultural environment. We are striving to reduce inequality and polarization of society.

Good practices:

Social integration: involvement in sports activities (skating, rollerblading, hiking); assistance in exercising their rights to health and social care, organizing a swimming course.

Cultural integration: visiting cultural and educational institutions (theatre, exhibitions, museums), registering at a library.

Economic integration: computer literacy, job seeking assistance, help with education, careers guidance, assistance in solving housing problems.

Political integration: emancipation of vulnerable members (women, children) within immigrant families, assistance in regulating their status, awareness of rights and duties, assistance with filling out various forms, applications, claims.

Program je zasnovan na podlagi dejanskih potreb in stisk, katere ob utijo priseljenci in nekaterih kazalcev katere smo na našem zavodu zaznali kot pomembne za uspešno vklju evanje v dru~bo.

Program bi lahko glede na lokacijo razdelili na tri podro ja.

 1. Prva dejavnost poteka v prostorih Zavoda MISSS in sicer:

- u na pomo za otroke in mladostnike ter u enje slovenskega jezika

- funkcionalno opismenjevanje za dru~ine

- ra unalniško opismenjevanje za dru~ine in brezpla ni dostop do informacijskih tehnologij

- strokovno svetovanje in informiranje (svetovalnica)

-koordinacija akterjev na podro ju socialno-kulturnega vklju evanja priseljenih dru~in ter sodelovanje z drugimi organizacijami, ki se sre ujejo s priseljenci (šole, CSD-ji, NVO, zdravstveni domovi, veleposlaništva, uradi,…)

2. Naslednja dejavnost poteka v drugih socialno – kulturnih, izobra~evalnih, športnih prostorih (kulturni domovi, galerije, muzeji, knji~nice, športne dvorane, bazeni, drsališ e, kino dvorane, ZOO…)

- medkulturno u enje in spoznavanje slovenske kulture in dru~be

- razvijanje kvalitetnih medosebnih odnosov v dru~ini in dru~bi

3. Tretjo dejavnost pa smo prenesli na osnovne šole, katere obiskujejo priseljeno otroci in mladostniki ter na teh šolah izvajamo razne socialne, ustvarjalne, dru~abne, pogovorne, bralne delavnice

Starting from only a handful of pupils from a nearby school, the programme has now evolved to include a growing number of primary and secondary schools. The number of immigrants that can benefit from various integration programmes of POMP has increased and more and more come and visit their premises daily.

The programme offers professional help to users in social, cultural, economic and political integration. They receive the support in their integration into Slovenian society and the environment (social participation). Consequently, transnational tension intolerance and discrimination are reduced. Immigrant children achieve better performance in school and acquire learning habits, hence increasing employment opportunities and better living standards. Through specific workshops and working methods they consolidate and master the Slovenian language, acquiring intercultural competence. They are offered professional help in solving problems in the family and the environment, psychosocial support (counselling) and information about the rights and obligations of immigrants. They learn social skills, improve communication, computer literacy and are hence included into the broader social network.

Progam je na za etku obsegal le nekaj u encev iz okoliške šole, katerim smo pomagali pri izdelavi doma in nalog, prevajanju in jih vklju evali v naše redne programe. Skozi delo z otroki in mladostniki smo ugotovili, da je za uspešno integracijo potrebno vklju iti v program celotno dru~ino. Izdelali smo vsebine namenjene izboljšanju komunikacije in uspešnemu povezovanju v socialni, ekonomski in kulturni prostor.

Na nas se je za elo obra ati vse ve osnovnih in srednjih šol ter nas prosilo za pomo in podporo. Z medsebojnim sodelovanjem in seveda finan no podporo naši financerjem nam je uspelo v program vklju iti ve je število priseljencev, ki naš zavod obiskujejo dnevno oziroma po potrebi. Njihov odziv se ka~e v zadovoljstvu z našim delom in z vse ve jim številom posameznikov, ki se obra ajo na nas pri reševanju preprek s katerimi se sre ujejo v vsakodnevnem ~ivljenju.

Every year we carry out an annual survey on how many new immigrant children have been enrolled in the elementary schools of Ljubljana.

In 2008/2009 there were 135 new admissions of children and adolescents.

In 2009/2010 there were 97 new admissions of children and adolescents.

In 2010/2011 there were 131 new admissions of children and adolescents.

 In 2010, the MISSS Centre conducted extensive research on the integration of immigrant children and adolescents who are involved in the Slovenian school system. We invited elementary schools in the Municipality of Ljubljana to participate.

We prepared an extensive questionnaire. We used it to obtain data, descriptive information and opinions on the integration of immigrant children in elementary school education. Our aim is to use the obtained results of the survey or analysis to establish effective cooperation and expert assistance in planning work with immigrant children and their families.

In 2010 we decided to have the POMP programme evaluated by an external evaluator. We opted for the Social Chamber of Slovenia, which is licensed to issue an opinion on the adequacy of social care programmes. The Chamber issued a positive opinion.

Vsako leto zaporedoma izvedemo  letno raziskavo, koliko je na novo vpisanih priseljenih otrok na osnovne šole v Ljubljani.

2008/2009 je bilo na novo vpisanih 135 otrok in mladostnikov.

2009/2010 je bilo na novo vpisanih 97 otrok in mladostnikov.

2010/2011 je bilo na novo vpisanih 131 otrok in mladostnikov.

V  letu  2010  je Zavod MISSS izvedel obse~no raziskavo o integraciji priseljenih otrok in mladostnikov, ki se vklju ujejo v slovenski šolski sistem. K sodelovanju smo povabili osnovne šole v Mestni ob ini Ljubljana.

Pripravili smo obse~en vprašalnik. Z njim smo pridobili podatke, informacije in deskriptivna mnenja o vklju evanju priseljenih otrok v osnovnošolsko izobra~evanje. Z pridobljenimi izsledki raziskave oz. analize  ~elimo izoblikovati u inkovito sodelovanje in strokovno pomo pri na rtovanju dela s priseljenimi otroki in njihovimi dru~inami.

V letu 2010 smo se odlo ili, da bo program POMP ocenil zunanji ocenjevalec. Odlo ili smo se za Socialno zbornico Slovenije, ki ima licenco za izdajo mnenja o ustreznosti socialno varstvenih programov. SZS je izdala pozitivno mnenje.

Immigrant families who have immigrated to Slovenia over the past three years (within the target group individuals are divided by activity: children and adolescents, parents or other family members, or mixed)

Slovenian families (intercultural learning workshops, learning assistance, reading, holiday workshops...)

The list of participants relates to the activities that we offer and vary depending on the target user group. In general, our focus is on the family, where individuals are included according to their needs with regard to their social and cultural values. The numbers of users are indicated in brackets.

Direct users: children (60), parents (30), other family members (20)

Indirect users: non-governmental organizations (4), centres for social work (5), educational institutions, schools (47), cultural institutions (libraries (2), theatres (3), museums (5), galleries (2)),  employment service(1), Info Point of the Institute for Employment (1), employment organizations (10), local community (1), religious organizations (3), government organizations (Ministry of Labour, Family and Social Affairs, Ministry of Education and Sport, Ministry of the Interior), embassies (2) and other family members of immigrants (30)

Number of total users: 227 users

Individuals: 140 users

Organisations: 87 users

Program je namenjen dru~inam priseljencev, ki so se v obdobju zadnjih treh let priselile v Slovenijo. Znotraj ciljne skupine se razdelijo posamezniki glede na aktivnosti: otroci in mladostniki, starši oziroma drugi dru~inski lani oziroma mešano. V program vklju ujemo prav tako slovenske dru~ine z namenom medkulturnega spoznavanja in u enja.

Seznam udele~encev se nanaša na dejavnosti, ki jih izvajamo in se razlikujejo glede na ciljne skupine uporabnikov. Na splošno smo usmerjeni v dru~ino, kjer pa posameznike vklju ujemo glede na njihove potrebe z upoštevanjem njihovih socialnih in kulturnih vrednot. V oklepaju so navedene številke uporabnikov

Neposredni uporabniki: Otroci (60), starši (30), drugi dru~inski lani (20)

Posredni uporabniki: Nevladne organizacije (4), Centri za socialno delo (5), Izobra~evalne ustanove-šole (47), kulturne ustanove (knji~nice (2), gledališ a (3), muzeji (5), galerije (2)), Zavod za zaposlovanje (1), Info to ka Zavoda za zaposlovanje (1), zaposlitvene organizacije (10), lokalna skupnost (1), Verske organizacije (3), Vladne organizacije (MDDSZ, MŠŠ, MNZ), veleposlaništva (2) in drugi dru~inski lani priseljencev (30).

Število vseh uporabnikov skupaj: 227 uporabnikov

Osebe:  140 uporabnikov

Organizacije: 87 uporabnikov

MDDSZ (Ministry of Labour, Family and Social Affairs)

MOL (Municipality of Ljubljana, Department of Health and Social Care)

Microsoft

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TOTAL EXPENSES  36.000,00 €

Resources:

Two professional workers (social pedagogue and sociologist)

Mesta ob ina Ljubljana,

Ministrstvo za delo dru~ino in socialne zadeve,

Microsoft

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