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The project aims to increase the capacity of vulnerable groups in 8 rural interethnic communities in Romania for a period of 18 months, being implemented by an NGO with over 20 years of experience in community development and advocacy. The problem addressed is the low involvement of citizens in the life of the communities they belong to and in decision making. The project has a "bottom-up" approach emphasizing the use of existing resources at the local level and the formation of active voices to put the needs of disadvantaged groups on the agenda of the authorities. In the context of the Covid-19 pandemic, the negative attitude towards the Roma has increased, and this type of intervention contributes to the improvement of the image that the Roma have. The project is in line with the vision of the Roma Inclusion Strategy for the period 2021-2027 aiming at consolidating active citizenship. There will be community facilitation activities
in 8 communities materialized in 8 local representation groups formed and mobilized, and subsequently formalized in NGOs. At the end of the project, 80 members of vulnerable groups will have increased skills to respond to challenges related to community involvement, self-esteem, relationships with local authorities, public policies for Roma, local action plans and project writing. 8 advocacy campaigns will be carried out, and 440 people will be mobilized to get involved in community life. 24 teachers will be trained in intercultural education and Roma history through accredited courses. 120 students will learn about Roma history and 240
students will participate in intercultural education activities. 200 students will participate in 6 competitions organized by the 8 NGOs: football competition, painting contest, debate on the contribution of Roma, countryside celebration, humanitarian campaign to support the elderly and ecology campaign.