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The project goal is to create sustainable mechanisms to improve 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 on the territory of the four Roma neighbourhoods in the Municipality of Dupnitsa. Among ethnic minorities and especially among the Roma population, there are various factors that feed 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 social services. and educational services. The project envisages the implementation of integrated measures, 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 help to overcome the risk of social exclusion and discrimination. A mobile health office equipped with medical equipment will be provided. Infrastructural measures are envisaged to improve the living conditions of the Roma, such as construction of a playground in Kavaklia, construction of sports fields and a fitness ground, purchase of a garbage collection machine. Information campaigns are planned for both the Roma and the majority. Activities for exchange experience with donor countries are also envisaged, which will also contribute to the achievement of the defined goals.