Roma language – the bridge among us

Project facts

Project promoter:
Private gymnasium
Project Number:
SK04-0015
Target groups
Students,
Roma
Status:
Completed
Initial project cost:
€39,700
Final project cost:
€39,700
From EEA Grants:
€ 33,745
The project is carried out in:
Slovakia

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Description

The subject History and Facts about Roma People is an integral part of the boosting of self-confidence, personal fulfilment, self-respect and self-organisation of Roma people. The objective of the project is to prepare Roma learners, who after graduating will study at the universities and will be put up with their identity, will be ready to integrate themselves into society as an equal partner to young people from the majority. The project aims at achieving that young Roma people will not feel ashamed of the fact that they are in Slovakia communities where Roma people live in undignified conditions. They will be able to reason that every single problem connected with Roma people does not come up from Roma culture. The project aims to continue with the development and the strengthening of incorporation of the school subjects Roma language and Literature and the subject History and Facts about Roma People into School Curriculum; further education by strengthening the activities of The Club of Roma Language; support of coexistence with the majority through intercultural events. Target groups of the project are Roma poeple, students and people endangered by poverty.

Summary of project results

The project was implemented in order to strengthen education of Roma Language and History at the national level in school Private grammar school Kremnica. Strengthening the education in private grammar school and courses: 1.roma language and literature in all classes 2. History and Culture of the Roma in all classes Strengthening the identity of the Roma language and literature at Club of Roma language, presentation of literature and drama and dance- musical performance. Establishing new contacts with universities at home and abroad (KU Prague, Graz - Qualirom) motivation to study at university, students after graduation can get on UKF Faculty of Education, and the Faculty of Social Sciences and Health Care (80% of pupils) Cooperation with parents and the public (schools, the citizens of the city) - Workshops, live library, visit the localities Language camps for English, Roma language, Slovak language Conference - opening and closing - strengthening the influance on the developement of the Roma language in institutions such as Ministry of Education, State pedagogic institution, universities, labor office ect. round tables, final conference organized by Slovak government office. Visit the National parliament with students , meeting with Vice-President of Parliament , self-promotion ideas and academic secondary education. Info day- to strengthen the visibility and the philosophy of the school

Summary of bilateral results