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Non-profit organizations involved in the solution of the COVID-19 epidemic in the South Bohemian Region
RŮŽIČKOVÁ, Eliška
A short message with Governor´s activation order was delivered to all members of the Panel of Non-Governmental Non-Profit Organizations of the South Bohemian Region on 20 March 2020 during the first wave of the COVID-19 epidemic. The activation lasted 2 months until 27 May 2020. The role of Non-Governmental Non-Profit Organizations and their coordination done by the Panel was irreplaceable during the solution of the epidemic. All volunteers and association employees risked their health in favour of the citizens of the South Bohemian Region. They helped the most vulnerable ones of the society and they asked many volunteers from public to take part in the needed help. The diploma thesis focuses on analysis of participation of Non-Governmental Non-Profit Organizations in the South Bohemian Region during the solution of the first wave of the COVID-19 epidemic and on analysis of experience of executives and volunteers of Non-Governmental Non-Profit Organizations during the solution of the crisis situation. A qualitative research in the form of semi-structured conversations with representatives of the South Bohemian Non-Governmental Non-Profit Organizations was undertaken to answer the research questions. The data gathered by the research and by the inquiry were evaluated using SWOT analysis and so called Fuller´s triangle was designed for comparison. On the basis of evaluation of obtained data we can state that Non-Governmental Non-Profit Organizations were able to react quickly to the given situation and that the Panel of Non-Governmental Non-Profit Organizations of the South Bohemian Region ensured help and masks distribution, disinfection, it ensured public places disinfection, purchases delivery, providing coordination support for field and accompanying activities, South Bohemian Region information line operation, establishing of quarantine places for homeless people and creation of manual for work with volunteers. The executives and volunteers evaluated the first wave of the epidemic as a period of uncertainty, disinformation, and lack of personal protective equipment. The coordinator of the Panel of Non-Governmental Non-Profit Organizations of the South Bohemian Region stated that difficult tasks were given by the Region and that they were not prepared for them. The majority of NGO and NPO workers perceive the epidemic experience as basis for changes in the system of functioning of organizations in the future. The findings of the diploma thesis will be used as feedback materials for the Panel of Non-Governmental Non-Profit Organizations of the South Bohemian Region, Crisis Management Department of the South Bohemian Region and Crisis Management Department of the Fire and Rescue Service of the South Bohemian Region.
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NGOs and their assistance to municipality of České Budějovice in crisis situations.
ADAMOVÁ, Denisa
Bad unexpected situations in which a person needs help, they always happen. It is about situations which person cannot overcome with their capabilities. For this reason, there are, among other NGOs. NGOs are involved during emergencies, crisis situations and help all those, who were somehow affected by these events.These are organizations that are not established by the state. In the South Bohemia region, there are several NGOs that are involved into action during emergency and crisis situations.The objective of this bachelor thesis is to assess involvement and assistance of NGOs for city of České Budějovice. The theoretical part is concerned by philanthropy which is closely linked with nongovernmental organizations, since there prevails an effort motivated by love of neighbor. Another part is about the history of NGOs. There is also described the history of the Austrian Empire, the first Czechoslovak Republic, World War II, the communist era to the post-communist era. Next has described the development of NGOs, and how they developed their assistance in any event.how they developed their assistance in any event. The thesis also deals with the current form of NGOs which are regulated. These are public benefit organizations, institutions, associations, foundations, endowment funds and religious organizations. Their description is focused on basic characteristics. In the following part the thesis focusses on volunteering which is one of the five symbols of the third sector. Since volunteering serve for the benefit of others and is free of charge, it is a basic principle of NGOs. Volunteering can be divided into three types of donation by which the bachelor work deals. It is a present form of assistance that is provided by NGOs. These forms are financial, material and personal. Last but not least, the thesis deals with Government Council and the Panel of NGOs.The thesis describes the purpose and objective of the Panel and also describes the origin and the necessity of this platform in the South Bohemian Region. Additional and important part of the thesis describes each of NGOs, that are involved in emergency and crisis situations. There are also described their characteristics and assistance during the floods. The organizations are ADRA, Czech Red Cross, Diakonie of the Evangelical Church, Caritas České Budějovice and the Association of firefighters of Bohemia, Moravia and Silesia. End of the thesis mainly deals with the integrated rescue system, the concept of an extraordinary event and a list of basic and other components of the integrated rescue system which include the NGOs. The conclusion is addressed to the status of NGOs in crisis management and in the integrated rescue system and also describes an agreement that concludes the Fire Brigade of the Czech Republic. Closer are described two agreements, namely the agreement on the provision of the planned assistance upon request and agreement on the provision of personal or material assistance. These agreements are concluded with an NGO which is located in the České Budějovice.The second part of the thesis deals with some organizations which are located in the České Budějovice and can be used when an extraordinary event or crisis situation happen. The thesis is based on research question how NGOs provide assistance. These informations are found in the the inquiries and study of available materials and agreements which are concluded between the Fire Brigade of the South Bohemian Region and the Regional association of the Czech Red Cross located in České Budějovice. From the agreements I found what forces, resources and activities can eg. The regional association of the Czech Red Cross České Budějovice provide. From the agreements and documents provided is determined that the assistance of NGOs is at a good level. The Panel of the NGOs contributes to it by a significant degree, it makes coordination much more efficient.
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Readiness assessment of Non-state NPOs in South Bohemian region in managing larger groups of refugees
KOSÁČKOVÁ, Jitka
The aim of this bachelor thesis was to assess the current state of the readiness of non-governmental organisations in South Bohemia concerning the preparation for handling larger groups of refugees. Moreover, the thesis determines the expected number of volunteers and inhabitants of South Bohemia willing to participate in activities aiming to help the refugees. The first part deals with the basic groups of non-governmental organisations distinguished by our legal code. The description of these groups focuses primarily on the general characteristics. An important chapter addresses the definition of the term Association of Non-Governmental Organisations in South Bohemia. Subsequently, the respective organisations united there are described in more detail. The last part of the theoretical background of the thesis is concerned with migration policy, the security aspects connected with migration, and the organisations working with refugees on the international level. To fulfil the aim No.1 "To review the readiness of non-governmental organisations in South Bohemia concerning the preparation for handling larger groups of refugees" and to answer the research question "What is the current state of readiness of non-governmental organisations in South Bohemia concerning the preparation for handling larger groups of refugees?", the method of qualitative research was employed. The research used the method of structured interviews with the responsible representatives of the NGOs united in the Association of NGOs in South Bohemia. To fulfil the aim No.2 "To determine the expected number of volunteers and inhabitants of South Bohemia willing to participate in activities aiming to help the refugees": The results demonstrated unequivocally that the organisation best prepared as far as the material and personnel viewpoint is concerned was the Czech Red Cross. Other organisations can provide material security or qualified psychological aid depending on their speciality. The results proved that the current state of the readiness of NGOs concerning the powers, tools and activities meets the requirements for providing help to a larger group of refugees on condition that the NGOs in The Association of Non-Governmental Organisations in South Bohemia cooperate. The questionnaire survey showed that fifty percent out of 284 respondents are willing to participate in activities aiming to help the refugees, which confirms the original hypothesis.
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