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MOTIVATION FOR CHANGE
International Models & SupportLocal Commitment & Perseverance
Content Mission Programs International Partnerships
ChallengesOpportunities
Mission
To enhance the quality of life of people with disabilities
Motivation Romania Foundation (MRF) - created in 1995 “You can get everything in life you want if you will just help
enough other people get what they want”
Zig Ziglar, "Secrets of Closing the Sale", 1984
MRF - Programs Wheelchairs adaptation, provision and fitting Peer group training for user, family, care giver Services for Children with Severe Disabilities
Residential Educational Vocational Special Olympics
Employment Counseling Job placement
Motivation Limited Liability CompanySocial enterprise with MRF the sole shareholderSheltered unit certified by the Ro Government
> 30% of employees are people with disabilitiesDouble-bottom-line objectives
social impact: creating employment or job training opportunities for people with disabilities
financial impact: generating financial resources to support the social mission of MRF, complementing philanthropic donations and project funding
Locations 2008: Bucharest, Ilfov, Neamt, Bihor 2009: Timisoara, Ploiesti, Galati, Pitesti, Iasi, Tg Mures 2010: Sibiu, Mehedinti
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Outcomes 1993 - 2009 Provided over 3,000 children and adults with
personalized equipment and training Deinstitutionalized 37 children with severe disabilities
benefiting now from customized community services Created model for social and professional integration
of disadvantaged people Started social enterprise generating income for
charitable activities of the NGO
International Partnerships 1993 – Int’l Federation of Red Cross & Motivation Charitable Trust
Wheelchair Production 1995 – START Poznan, Poland
Wheelchair users – Peer Group Training 1997 – Kerpape Rehabilitation Centre, France
Center for Active Rehab and Social Integration, Bucharest 2001 – IMPACT Alliance (NGOs from USA, Norway, Germany, UK)
Community Services for children with severe disabilities 2003 – International Tennis Federation & Special Olympics
Adapted Sports 2005 – COMBER, Ireland
Service Development for people with disabilities from institutions 2007 – SHAW TRUST, UK
Employment services
Opportunities for local partners (supported by examples from the list above)
Models to be locally replicated and adapted Program initiation and development Training resources Strong allies in negotiations with local authorities Fund raising, local and international Financial support
Opportunities for international partners Still huge need for:
community services structural change of state strategy and
service provision in the field of disability Cost-share from EU programs (ESF & others) Local expertise after 20 years of diverse
international support Key people
Challenges for both Difficulties due to cultural differences
moral commitment versus seals/stamps unacceptable high local bureaucracy meeting deadlines
For many local decision makers “Foreign partners” =
“Give me the funds, I know better what to do with them” high costs of service initiation lack of local cost-share/long term commitment
Challenges for both (continued) Attitude of state institutions
Strong resistance to change Low budgets Lack of understanding of community services Little interest of cooperation with private service
providers – no subcontracting Fear of media exposure
Challenges for both (continued)
Low advocacy Very few successful partnerships of local NGOs
Little entrepreneurial skills among NGOs Reliance on external funding ONLY
jeopardize sustainability Key people
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