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Zahvaljujući donatorima, Centar za unapređenje društva pokreće rad platforme na kojoj će mlada slepa lica biti tutori strancima koji žele da usavrše srpski jezik.

Platforma HeyHI, kojoj možete pristupiti putem linka https://heyhi.app/ još uvek je u test fazi. U test fazi su dostupni srski i engleski jezik, ali radimo na tome da poboljšamo platformu i proširimo spisak dostupnih jezika koje će korisnici moći da usavršavaju.

Zainteresovani će imati priliku da vežbaju govor srpskog jezika uz pomoć tutora koji su isključivo slepe, slabovide i druge osobe sa invaliditetom.

Platforma je jednostavna za korišćenje: zakazuje se čas koji traje 30 minuta i u dogovoreno vreme preko video-poziva korisnik priča sa svojim tutorom i vežba govorne sposobnosti jezika i uči kako da efikasno komunicira sa drugima. Izražavajući svoje misli, emocije i ideje, korisnik koji usavršava željeni jezik promeniće sliku o sebi i povećati samopouzdanje, a osbama sa invaliditetom će pomoći da aktivno budu uključeni u društvo.

Cilj ove platforme je višestruk. Dok korisnik vežba jezik, pomaže osobama sa invaliditetom da budu više uključeni u društvo, da zarade i doprinesu zajednici.

Napominjemo da je platforma u test fazi i da su časovi besplastni. Želja nam je da ova platforma bude od pomoći svima, kako korisnicima koji žele da njihov govor bude tečniji, tako i tutorima da budu što samostalniji! Stoga, stojimo na raaspolaganju za svaku povratnu informaciju o iskustvima sa platforme, sugestije, greške, koji bi pomogli poboljšanje rada platforme i procesa držanja časova.

Ovim putem pozivamo sve zainteresovane da se priključe, jer tutori su tu tokom celog meseca jula!

July 3rd, 2023, the Center for Society Advancement launched a platform where young visually impaired individuals will be tutors to foreigners looking to improve their Serbian language skills

Thanks to donors, the Center for Society Advancement is initiating the operation of a platform where young visually impaired individuals will act as tutors for foreigners wishing to enhance their proficiency in the Serbian language. The platform, HeyHI, accessible via the link https://heyhi.app/, is currently in the testing phase. During this phase, Serbian and English languages are available, but efforts are underway to enhance the platform and expand the list of available languages for users to improve.

Interested individuals will have the opportunity to practice speaking Serbian with tutors who are exclusively visually impaired, partially sighted, or persons with other disabilities. The platform is user-friendly: users can schedule a 30-minute session and, at the agreed-upon time, engage in a video call with their tutor to practice language-speaking abilities and learn effective communication with others. By expressing their thoughts, emotions, and ideas, users seeking language proficiency will transform their self-image, boost confidence, and help individuals with disabilities actively participate in society.

The platform’s objectives are manifold. While users enhance their language skills, they assist persons with disabilities in increased social inclusion, earning opportunities, and contributing to the community. It is important to note that the platform is in the testing phase, and the sessions are currently free of charge. Our goal is for this platform to be beneficial to everyone—both users aiming for fluent speech and tutors striving for greater independence. Therefore, we welcome any feedback on experiences with the platform, suggestions, and errors that could contribute to improving the platform’s functionality and the tutoring process. We invite all interested parties to join, as tutors will be available throughout the month of July!

Dvadesetčetvrtog juna obeležen je završetak jednog ciklusa projekta Samostlan ali ne sam. Projekat je realizovao Centar za integraciju mladih ZVEZDA u partnerstvu sa Centom za unapređenje društva i uz podršku Centra za zaštitu odojčadi, dece i omladine Zvečanska 7.

Projekat je namenjen mladima bez roditeljskog staranja, koji se pripremaju za samostalan život, i mladima koji su pre nekoliko godina napustili domski smeštaj i osamostalili se.

Cilj projekta je da mladi koji su pre nekoliko godina izašli iz doma i osamostalili se uz pomoć Centra Zvezda postanu mentori mladima koji se spremaju za osamostaljivanje, kako bi ih naučili da prevaziđu brojne prepreke i izazove i što lakše prebrode period adaptacije u lokalnoj zajednici.

Ovom prilikom okupili smo mlade da proslavimo saradnju i isplaniramo sledeće korake. Takođe, gosti su nam bili i kolege iz ASTRE i IZLAZAK, koji su podučili mlade kako da izbegnu potpadanje pod uticaj droge i postanu žrtve trgovine ljudima.

Usput smo se malo nasmejali i zabavili, uživali u posluženoj večeri i ukusnoj torti.

Zahvaljujemo se svima na lepoj saradnji, a naročito hotelu Radisson, koji nam je ustupio svoj predivan prostor.

Još jedan dobar posao smo priveli kraju, a verujemo da će biti još bolji i uspešniji nastavak!

On June 25, 2023, we marked the completion of a cycle of the project “Independent but not Alone”

The project was implemented by the Center for Youth Integration “ZVEZDA” in partnership with the Center for Society Advancement and with the support of the Center for the Protection of Infants, Children, and Youth at Zvečanska 7.

The project is designed for young people without parental care who are preparing for independent living, as well as for those who left institutional care a few years ago and have become self-reliant. The goal of the project is for young individuals who have previously left institutional care and achieved independence with the assistance of the Center ZVEZDA to become mentors for those currently preparing for independence. This mentoring aims to help them overcome numerous obstacles and challenges, facilitating a smoother transition during their adaptation period in the local community.

On this occasion, we brought the youth together to celebrate our collaboration and plan for the next steps. We were honored to have colleagues from ASTRA and IZLAZAK as our guests, who educated the youth on avoiding drug influence and avoid becoming victims of human trafficking.

We also took some time for laughter and fun, enjoying a served dinner and a delicious cake. We express our gratitude to everyone for the wonderful collaboration, especially to the Radisson Hotel, which generously provided us with its beautiful space.

Another successful job has come to an end, and we believe that the continuation will be even better and more successful!

Dušica Jeleč, predsednica Centra za unapređenje društva, gostovala je u emisiji Dan na televiziji N1, u kojoj je prezentovala rezultate dugogodišnjeg rada Centra sa decom bez roditeljskog staranja. Ovim putem uputila je i apel studentima humanističkih nauka iz Bele Crkve i okoline da se priključe program i rade sa mališanima iz doma u Beloj Crkvi.

Potrebno nam je 10 studenata volontera koji bi kroz direktan rad sa decom razvili svoje profesionalne veštine

Svi zainteresovani svoju radnu biografiju mogu poslati na imejl-adresu proslediti na cudrustvo@gmail.com sa naznakom DECA BELA CRKVA.

Posebno se ahvaljujemo Igoru Košutu!

June 23rd, 2023. Live appearance on the show “DAN” on N1 Television

Dušica Jeleč, President of the Center for Society Advancement, appeared on the “DAN” show on N1 Television, where she presented the results of the Center’s long-standing work with children without parental care. She also issued an appeal to students of humanities in Bela Crkva and the surrounding areas to join the program and work with children from the Bela Crkva institution for children without parential care.

We are in need of 10 volunteer students who, through direct interaction with the children, will develop their professional skills. All interested individuals can send their resumes to the email address cudrustvo@gmail.com, with the subject “DECA BELA CRKVA.”

Special thanks to Igor Košut!

Slike govore više od reči. Koliko su ova deca divna i posvećena govori njihovo nestrpljivo iščekivanje vikenda kada dolaze naši volonteri da se sa njima druže i rade nešto kreativno!

Ovog vikenda tema su bili SNOVI. Mališani su najpre pričali o svojim snovima, a onda su postavljali pitanja poput:

Da li, ako sanjamo nešto, to znači da će tako biti i u stvarnosti?

Pravila se razlika između loših i dobrih snova i kako snovi utiču na nas, a zatim su mališani crtali svoje snove.

Sledeći vikend pravimo Hvatač snova za njihove sobe.

Pozvamo vas da se učestvujete finansijski i u robi kako bi ove radionice potrajale bar jedan ciklus od 12 meseci.

Centar za unapređenje društva zahvaljuje se MONI na podršci za grupu dece sa kojima radimo u Beogradu.

Weekend with children without parental care from the institution for children without parental care in Bela Crkva

Pictures speak louder than words. The beauty and dedication of these children are evident in their eagerly awaited weekends when our volunteers come to spend time with them and engage in creative activities!

This weekend’s theme was DREAMS. The little ones first shared their dreams, then asked questions such as:

„Does dreaming about something mean it will happen in reality?“

They discussed the distinction between good and bad dreams and how dreams impact us. Afterwards, the children drew their dreams.

Next weekend, we are creating Dream Catchers for their rooms.

We invite you to participate financially and with donations to ensure these workshops last at least one cycle of 12 months.

The Center for Society Advancement expresses gratitude to MONI for their support of the group of children we work with in Belgrade.

Centar za unapređenje društva poziva sve da se pridruže i pomognu u organizaciji još jednog edukativno-terapeutskog izleta za decu bez roditeljskog staranja i mlada slepa lica sa kojima, takođe, radimo na razvoju veština i podsticaju njihove samostalnosti.

U okviru godišnjih ciklusa podrške, uvek organizujemo bar dva izleta za celu grupu, a od ove godine će nam se priključiti i mališani iz doma u Beloj Crkvi.

Cilj je da im omogućimo da vide i nauče nešto novo, nauče a povrh svega da malo izađu iz doma i zaborave na loše trenutke i probleme sa kojima se svakodnevno suočavaju. Važno je napomenuti da, koliko god za njih radimo dobre stvari, izlet je nešto što od svega najviše žele i svaki put mu se nezmerno raduju.

Popunili smo čak dva autobusa, a s obzirom na to da smo dobili podršku od Drvengrada i Šarganske osmice, MOLIMO I VAS da nas podržite u doniranju hrane i pića. Za ovaj izlet potrebno nam je 160 obroka (bar dva obroka – pljeskavice ili sličan paket), po 80 flašica sokova i flaširane vode.

Robu treba najkasnije da obezbedimo do 20. juna!

Call for Assistance in Organizing an Educational-Therapeutic Trip for Children without Parental Care

The Center for Society Advancement invites everyone to join and help in organizing another educational-therapeutic trip for children without parental care and young visually impaired individuals with whom we also work on skill development and fostering their independence.

As part of our annual support cycles, we always organize at least two trips for the entire group, and starting this year, children from the institution for children without parential care in Bela Crkva will also be joining us.

The goal is to give them the opportunity to see and learn something new, and above all, to take a break from residing in the institution and to forget about the difficult moments and challenges they face on daily  bases. It’s important to note that, no matter how many good things we do for them, the excursion is something they eagerly anticipate and greatly enjoy each time.

We have filled up two buses, and we were given the support from Drvengrad and Šarganska osmica, so we kindly ASK FOR YOUR SUPPORT in donating food and beverages. For this trip, we need 160 meals (at least two meals – burgers or a similar package), 80 bottles of juice, and 80 bottles of water.

We need to secure the supplies by June 20 at the latest!