Humanitarian Action for New Year’s Gift Packages

Organisation piloting the Good Practice

Secondary School Center Hadžići

Country

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Description of the good practice

On December 12, 2024, students from JU Srednjoškolski centar Hadžići took a heartwarming street initiative to collect funds for New Year’s gift packages for children from socially vulnerable families. Among the participants were students with developmental difficulties, whose involvement highlighted the school’s commitment to inclusivity and acceptance. The action was held on the streets of the city, where students, with smiles and warm words, invited passersby to join this admirable initiative. Their efforts and enthusiasm inspired citizens, who generously contributed to the event. Thanks to this activity, many children will experience the joy of the holiday season and enjoy thoughtfully prepared gift packages.

Background

This activity was organized to:

Encourage solidarity and empathy among students.
Offer socially vulnerable children the joy of getting holiday gifts.
Actively engage students, including those with developmental difficulties, in humanitarian initiatives that contribute to the community.

Issues we wanted to address:

Lack of opportunities for students to actively contribute to their community through humanitarian activities.
The need to support socially vulnerable children during the holiday season.
Promoting the values of solidarity, inclusion, and social responsibility among youth.

Steps to take if you want to implement the good practice from planning to execution and evaluation if included

1. Planning

Define the goals of the action and provide necessary materials for organizing the street activity.
Engage students, including those with developmental difficulties.
Prepare promotional materials (posters, flyers) to inform citizens about the action.

2. Execution

Organize the street action: Students warmly invited citizens to generously donate funds to support this activity.
Interact with passers-by: Students explained the purpose of the activity and its importance.
Collect donations: All funds were documented and directed towards preparing New Year’s gift packages.

3. Evaluation

Examinethe funds collected and determine how many gift packages can be prepared.
Collect student feedback about their experience during the activity.
Express gratitude to citizens through public announcements of results and thank-you notes.

Target group/s of the practice

Primary Target Group: Students who participated in organizing and carrying out the action, including students with developmental difficulties.

Secondary Target Group: Socially vulnerable children who received the New Year’s gift packages.

Number of students involved

A total of 18 students, including those with developmental difficulties, participated in carrying out the action.

The action directly impacted dozens of children from socially vulnerable families who received the gift packages.

Benefits, impact on the students and learning outcomes

Benefits for students:

Development of communication and organizational skills through interaction with citizens.
Strengthened awareness of social responsibility and empathy towards others.
A sense of accomplishment through tangible results of their humanitarian work.

Impact on learning outcomes:

Enhanced teamwork and initiative skills.
Increased understanding of the importance of collective action for the greater good.
Strengthened inclusive relationships among students through joint activities.

Suggestions for future users of this good practice

Clearly define the goals of the activity and engage students in all stages, from planning to implementation.
Encourage students to be creative in their approach and communication with citizens.
Ensure transparency in collecting and using funds to sustain citizens’ trust.
Organize similar activities during other holidays or significant dates to continue supporting the community.

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