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The project is to create sustainable mechanisms for improving the conditions and opportunities of people living in Roma communities in the municipality by implementing integrated measures, including improving access to social services, education, employment, health care and non-discrimination, as well as empowering the Roma. The project is aimed at Roma living in the municipality of Blagoevgrad (over 5100 people). Among ethnic minorities and especially among Roma population, there are various factors fostering poverty - early school leaving, low education, long-term unemployment and lack of work habits, limited employment opportunities, poor living conditions, lack of access to health, social and educational services. The project proposal envisages the implementation of integrated measures and will cover many cases and will make efforts to solve problems related to improving health status, reducing poverty, unfavourable environment and housing, lifestyle and more. The project will provide support and easier access to education and health care and employment for members of the Roma community and will support measures to overcome the risk of social exclusion and discrimination. A mobile health office equipped with medical equipment will be provided. Infrastructure activities are planned for the construction of a Community center and for waste collection. Information campaigns are planned for both the Roma people and the majority. The project is developed with active participation of the Roma community in Blagoevgrad municipality and the partner organisations.