Innovative character (Describe briefly the factors favoring the success of the initiative and the innovations introduced by the initiative) The withdrawal of the government from the initiative created more of a need for a likewise programme, than a reason to abandon the project. Similarly, it was very much centred on professional discussion as it was also pragmatic, client-centred and problem-centred. The project was aimed on activities and potential outputs. It wasn’t just a general collaborative construct. It was a low threshold network in which partners could join without important or difficult commitments. There was a lot of knowledge- transfer within the network, along with technical/practical experiences shared, which led them to be able to learn from one another very rapidly. One of the innovations of the initiative was that the coordination began from the bottom, like a grassroots approach, of which’s coordination among service providers is not typical or usual.
Innovative character (Describe briefly the factors favoring the success of the initiative and the innovations introduced by the initiative) The success of the pilot is unmistakeable as there are a number of new type of people that are now engaging with Menedék. Before this initiative, people would have to find Menedék on their own and come to the office to schedule appointments. Now, this has expanded radically. The organization meets potential clients outside of the office through organized activities such as hiking or football. From here, the social workers can start to monitor problems and questions, and if there are any potential issues it can be investigated further in the office. This new model is working well, naturally it can be more effective or have it implemented better. Overall, this project shows the importance of the initiative and the new way of thinking it introduces. An innovation introduced by this initiative was the inclusion of students of third country nations in vulnerable situations. This was made possible through the communication efforts of Menedék with the
Innovative character (Describe briefly the factors favoring the success of the initiative and the innovations introduced by the initiative) The most successful element of this initiative was the holistic approach, having different types of professionals at the camps to assist in whatever capacity was needed. There were no specific innovations that came out of this project, as these things exist in other countries too. More ideas could have been used from other similar projects in other locations, but it was very limited. The main goal should be preventive actions in terms of health but unfortunately no one has the capacity to do that in Hungary.
Innovative character (Describe briefly the factors favoring the success of the initiative and the innovations introduced by the initiative) Mira benefits both Hungarian citizens and migrants who join the community or take part in events. There are events which are specifically tailored for the benefit of mothers, children, migrants, and refugees. An innovation that is introduced by this initiative is opening the club up to locals. Also, this year the club is focusing on the environment to help the members understand the importance of taking care of the planet and make them more conscious about their use of unsustainable materials like plastic. The main factor of success in the Youth Club has been flexibility in regards to planning. Every six months, the Youth Club organizers evaluate the last period, and according to the findings, they adjust whatever is needed. It is a process of learning by doing. Menedék has also implemented a new democratic approach to the Youth Club and involved the participants in the decision-making process. For instance, the participants have also been involved in the fundraising process. This kind of campaign is a unique approach of Menedék.
