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Roma children in Slovakia in marginalized Roma communities enter the school system with numerous disadvantages due to the little stimulating environment. The initial disadvantage supported by a rather standardized education system contributes to early school dropouts and loss of interest in higher education, and so leaves them in an endless circle of social exclusion and poverty. The main goal of the project is therefore to increase the social inclusion of marginalized Roma communities (MRCs) and build capacities of local community service providers. It shall be achieved through recognized good practices and programmes in areas of education and employment. These shall aim to decrease the impact of existing social discrimination and to increase the progress in formal education and their future careers. The project consists of upgrading and use of proven methodologies, career consultation support, digital skills training, and volunteer mentors’ programmes. The project activities are primarily focused on children and youth, aged 12 to 15 as this age is believed to be crucial for setting up a life trajectory. The project partners contribute to the implementation of the project through advisory and professional expertise, as well as sharing tools and procedures to measure impact on an individual, family and societal level. Project partners support gender orientated activities in MRC equality through empowering women and girls, their self-support and mutual support. The project focuses on the Roma population, their empowerment through education and social services, and the principle of non-discrimination is fundamental to the operational frameworks of the project.