DROM, romské středisko

What DROM, romské středisko does

DROM, romské středisko is a příspěvková organizace (contributory organization) established in 1999 by the Statutory City of Brno, Czech Republic, to deliver social services to the local Roma community and other people at risk of social exclusion. The organization operates from three Brno facilities — Hvězdová 906/9, Bratislavská 41, and Malinovského náměstí 4 — and maintains Park Hvězdička, the first public space in the Czech Republic named after a Romani personality (Eugen Horváth). Services are provided free of charge and span the full lifecycle: harm reduction at Kontaktní centrum DROM (Káčko), low-threshold youth services at NZDM, debt advisory and professional social counseling, comprehensive family support, foster family assistance, in-person and online tutoring, and a Montessori-inspired preschool called Lepetka. Cultural programming includes the Piroš Rouža traditional Roma dance group, which has trained over 200 dancers since 2009.

DROM's business model is non-commercial public funding: the Statutory City of Brno provides a regular municipal contribution (příspěvek zřizovatele) as the founding authority, supplemented by subsidies from Jihomoravský kraj and the Government of the Czech Republic, and by competitive European Social Fund / OPZ+ project grants (e.g., Dluhy II, Začít znovu II, Milostivé léto II). There are no fees charged to service recipients, no commercial customers, and no product or SaaS revenue stream. The technology footprint is limited to a WordPress-based website for news, service information, and contact; there is no proprietary software, no APIs, and no AI/ML capability. Headcount is approximately 13 employees.

The organization is governed as a municipal contributory entity under the City of Brno, with Ing. Jiří Frolec serving as director since April 2023. Strategic priorities stated by leadership include fulfilling the organization's social-inclusion mission, mapping problems of socially excluded localities, and connecting public-administration and non-profit actors at the local level. Reach is concentrated in Brno and South Moravia; there is no multi-city or international footprint.

Name

DROM, romské středisko

Legal name

DROM, romské středisko

Website

https://drom.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

DROM, romské středisko is a Brno-based contributory organization, founded in 1999 by the City of Brno, that provides free social services — including harm reduction, youth work, debt counseling, family support, and preschool education — to the local Roma community and other people at risk of social exclusion, funded by municipal, regional, national, and EU grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Child and Youth Services (624110), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAJAKAK

Family Advocacy, Parent Training & Support Services

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/K–12 Special Education Services

SECONDARYEDAJAEAG

Homeless, Foster Care & Highly Mobile Youth Education Services

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/Alternative & At-Risk K–12 Education (Continuation, Recovery, Juvenile)

SECONDARYEDAJAKAE

Behavioral & Social-Emotional Support (ABA, PBIS, Counseling)

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/K–12 Special Education Services

Keywords

• Social services
• Harm reduction
• Community support
• Family counseling
• Social inclusion

Headquarters

HQ city

Brno

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Municipal contribution (příspěvek zřizovatele): DROM is a příspěvková organizace (subsidized organization) established by the statutory city of Brno. It receives a regular contribution from the City of Brno as its founding authority to fund core operations.
2. EU/ESF project funding: DROM implements multiple European Social Fund (ESF) and Operační program Zaměstnanost plus (OPZ+) projects, including debt advisory services, youth employment programs (Začít znovu II), and social inclusion initiatives. These project grants co-funded by the EU support specific program delivery.
3. Operational subsidies and grants: The organization receives subsidies and grants from statutory sources including the Jihomoravský kraj (South Moravian Region), the Government of the Czech Republic (Úřad vlády ČR), and other public donors for registered social services and specialized programs.

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

DROM, romské středisko is a non-profit social services organization that provides a registered portfolio of social services to people at risk of social exclusion in Brno, with a particular focus on the Roma community. Its core services include harm reduction through Kontaktní centrum (Káčko), low-threshold services for children and youth via NZDM, professional social counseling including debt advisory, comprehensive family support, foster care support, victim/offender assistance, tutoring, and Montessori-inspired preschool education (Lepetka). All services are delivered free of charge to clients.

Product overview

DROM, romské středisko is a contributory organization established by the City of Brno providing a portfolio of social services for people at risk of social exclusion, particularly Roma community members. The organization operates multiple interconnected services including: Contact Center DROM (Káčko) offering harm reduction for substance users; NZDM low-threshold facility for children and youth; professional social counseling with debt advisory services; family support programs; foster care assistance; tutoring and preschool education programs; assistance for victims and perpetrators of crime; and community facilities including Park Hvězdička. Cultural programs include the Piroš Rouža dance ensemble. The services work together to provide comprehensive support from early childhood education through adult social assistance, all focused on social inclusion and Roma community support in Brno.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Lepetka: Preschool program inspired by Montessori pedagogy for children from 3 years old, located at Bratislavská 41.
• Piroš Rouža

Products and services

• Kontaktní centrum DROM (Káčko) Harm reduction contact center for users of addictive substances, particularly IV drug users in Brno's socially excluded localities, offering needle exchange, counseling, hygiene services, psychological support, infectious disease testing, and referrals to treatment. 721 clients served in 2024, with 67,198 injection sets distributed.
• Nízkoprahové zařízení pro děti a mládež DROM (NZDM) Low-threshold drop-in facility for children and teenagers aged 6–20 from socially disadvantaged families, providing open-access support, counseling, mentoring, after-school programs, sports, and cultural activities outside school and family settings.
• Odborné sociální poradenství DROM Professional social counseling service for people at risk of social exclusion, including debt advisory (including project Poskytování dluhového poradenství v sociálně vyloučených lokalitách města Brna II), assistance with social benefits, housing support, and legal guidance.
• Komplexní práce s rodinou Comprehensive family support service helping families in difficult situations through counseling, assistance, and intervention, located at Malinovského náměstí 4 in Brno.
• Program pomoci a podpory pěstounským rodinám Support program for foster families (pěstounské rodiny) in Brno, providing parenting education, psychological counseling, and regular group peer support meetings facilitated by DROM's psychologist.
• Asistence obětem a pachatelům trestné činnosti
• Sociálně-edukační program, doučování DROM Socio-educational tutoring program providing academic support for children and teenagers from socially disadvantaged families, delivered both in-person and online, coordinated by Jana Břenková and Jana Šafaříková.
• Lepetka (Předškolní vzdělávání) Preschool education program for children from age 3, using Montessori-inspired pedagogy to support independence, self-confidence, and natural progression to formal schooling. Located at Bratislavská 41, Brno.
• Piroš Rouža (taneční soubor) Traditional Roma dance ensemble founded in 2009 by Ružena Krištofová, teaching Romani, Olach, and Romanian dances to children and youth aged 6–20, performing at cultural events, and preserving Roma heritage. Over 200 dancers have passed through the group.
• Park Hvězdička – park Eugena Horvátha Public community park named after Roma musician Eugen Horváth, offering outdoor fitness equipment, benches, and community gathering space open daily with seasonal hours, serving as a low-barrier access point for community engagement.

Quantifiable outcome

• 721 clients served by Kontaktní centrum in 2024, with 175 first-time users
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, significant and minor.

• Statutární město Brno (City of Brno)coreOthersThe City of Brno is the zřizovatel (founding authority) of DROM as a příspěvková organizace. The city provides regular operational contributions and is the ultimate governance authority. The founding relationship is the most fundamental partnership, establishing DROM's mandate and public mission.
• Jihomoravský kraj (South Moravian Region)coreOthersThe South Moravian Region is a key public funding partner, providing subsidies and grants to support DROM's social services and programs. The region's support enables delivery of registered social services.
• Úřad vlády České republiky (Government of the Czech Republic)coreOthersThe Government of the Czech Republic provides funding through anti-drug policy programs and other national initiatives. DROM participates in government-funded programs for social inclusion and drug harm reduction.
• IQ Roma servissignificantStrategic or Co-development PartnerDROM collaborates with IQ Roma servis on joint client cases, particularly for housing and legal support. The two Brno-based Roma organizations coordinate support for vulnerable clients, sharing expertise and resources. Notable collaboration on a court case involving a client's housing rights.
• Probační a mediační služba Brno (Probation and Mediation Service Brno)significantStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term partnership in criminal justice and crime prevention. DROM provides space for community service (prospěšné práce) and court-ordered activities. Probation clients access DROM services for housing, debt, and leisure activities. The service issued a formal commendation of DROM in 2023.
• Kontaktní centrum Renarkon (Ostrava)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVisit and knowledge exchange with the Renarkon contact center in Ostrava, which serves a similar user population. DROM's Kontaktní centrum team visited in June 2022 to learn about Ostrava's approaches to harm reduction and service delivery.
• Pears Health Cyber Europe / AbbVieminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKontaktní centrum DROM collaborated with Pears Health Cyber Europe and AbbVie to produce educational videos about hepatitis C, published on the center's website to inform clients and the public about hepatitis prevention and treatment.
• Potravinová banka (Food Bank)minorOthersKontaktní centrum DROM cooperates with the Food Bank, which supplies food for clients to cook on-site. The collaboration provides nutritional support to vulnerable clients who lack regular access to food.
• Národní pedagogický institut (NPI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDROM's tutoring coordinator was invited to participate in a round table discussion organized by the National Pedagogical Institute on the topic 'Role of Non-Profit Organizations in Tutoring Students,' contributing to national dialogue on education cooperation.
• Muzeum romské kultury (Museum of Romani Culture)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDROM collaborates with the Museum of Romani Culture on commemorative events, including the annual pietní akt (memorial ceremony) for Roma Holocaust victims, and the laying of Stolpersteine (copper memorial stones) in Brno-Žebětín.
• Nadace ViaminorOthersPartner in the grant program Česká spořitelna 'Dokážeme víc' (We Can Do More), which funded the installation of new wooden benches in Park Hvězdička. The grant was administered in collaboration with Nadace Via.
• Ratolest BrnominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint participation in the 'sam i spolu' (together) project collecting laptops for disadvantaged families during the COVID-19 pandemic to enable remote learning for children without digital access.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sananim: One of the largest Czech NGOs providing comprehensive addiction services including harm reduction, outpatient treatment, and therapeutic communities. Comparable in harm reduction service line and registered social service structure.
• Most k životu: Czech non-profit providing harm reduction, addiction treatment, and social services to people who use drugs. Direct peer in the harm reduction and outreach service line, with comparable operational model and program structure.
• Magdaléna: Czech non-profit providing addiction treatment, harm reduction, and reintegration services. Comparable operating model in the harm reduction and social services space, with similar registered-social-service funding structure.
• Sdružení ROMEA: Czech Roma-focused NGO combining media, advocacy, and community programming. While more advocacy-leaning than DROM, it shares the same target population and public profile, and frequently appears with DROM in Czech media coverage of Roma community issues.
• Drop In: Prague-based harm reduction and addiction services organization offering contact center, outreach, and treatment referral. Direct peer in harm reduction service line, with broader geographic reach but shared methodology and target population.
• IQ Roma servis: Brno-based NGO providing social services, legal aid, housing support, and field work to the Roma community — directly comparable in target population, service mix, and South Moravian geography. DROM and IQ Roma servis already coordinate on joint client cases around housing rights.
• Romodrom: Czech social services organization focused on Roma community inclusion through field social work, education support, and community programs. Comparable in mission, target population, and service delivery model across multiple Czech cities.
• Renarkon: Ostrava-based harm reduction contact center providing needle exchange, counseling, and addiction services — DROM's Kontaktní centrum team visited Renarkon in 2022 for knowledge exchange. Near-identical operating model in a different Czech region.

Broad incumbents

• Člověk v tísni (People in Need): One of the largest Czech NGOs operating across social inclusion, education, and humanitarian programming. Larger scale and broader scope than DROM, but overlaps significantly in social inclusion programs for vulnerable populations including Roma.
• Charita Česká republika: Czech Catholic charity network providing social services across the country. Comparable in registered social services model (charity-operated, public-funded), though operating at significantly larger national scale with broader service portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/DromRomskeStredisko
• Instagraminstagram.com/drom_romskestredisko
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/drom-romsk%C3%A9-st%C5%99edisko

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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