RESDI, in partnership with our sister organization EDUSOC and the Mayor of Košice-Luník IX, Marcel Šaňa, hosted a roundtable discussion at the Ľ. Podjavorinská Primary School in Luník IX. The event aimed to strengthen partnerships among key stakeholders from the public, private, and nonprofit sectors, focusing on addressing socio-economic and environmental challenges in the district with an emphasis on long-term sustainability.
Event Highlights:
- Purpose of the Roundtable: To showcase our ongoing collaboration with the leadership of Luník IX and explore actionable strategies for sustainable development in the district.
- Presentations:
- The IMPULSE project, led by EDUSOC, was introduced as a flagship initiative supporting Roma children through scholarships, mentoring, and tutoring programs to foster education and employability.
- Our colleague Anton Marcinčin presented the Development Priorities for Luník IX (a work in progress), focusing on socio-economic and environmental solutions, including plans for establishing a social enterprise by 2025.
- Engagement with Partners: Representatives from Tesco, Slovenská sporiteľňa, Aliancia pre sociálnu ekonomiku, and others contributed valuable insights during the discussion.
Key Outcomes: The event provided a platform for defining collaborative opportunities to tackle the pressing social and environmental issues at Luník IX. It reaffirmed the importance of multi-sectoral partnerships to achieve impactful and sustainable solutions.
Acknowledgments:
We extend our sincere gratitude to all attendees for their valuable contributions, particularly to Tesco, Slovenská sporiteľňa, and the Alliance for Social Economy, for their active participation and support. We also thank our partner, Mayor Marcel Šaňa, for his dedicated efforts in advancing the well-being of the Luník IX community.
Stay tuned as we continue to work toward a sustainable future for Luník IX!
