Background buddy projects
Background
Buddy projects have been set up to offer informal support to people in a vulnerable position in society. There are several types of buddies, the buddy as an ally, the buddy as a coach and the buddy as a mentor. It often concerns a requester with a support request that is related to getting social contact or network expansion, improving perspective, being accepted or obtaining social support. The purpose of the buddy is to prevent social exclusion of people in a vulnerable position in society and to stimulate and challenge the person requesting help to start a change process.
Effects of buddy projects
Buddy projects appear to be able to achieve small effects that, together, can have major positive consequences. The most important effects appear to be psychological and social-communicative, such as increasing self-confidence and self-confidence and stimulating positive relationships. In addition, effects are achieved in the field of personal development and broadening horizons.