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The project is aimed at one of the largest and marginalized Roma communities (RC) in Northwestern Bulgaria - in the Montana Municipality and the Boychinovtsi Municipality - about 8,500 people. The main goal is to improve the life of this community by significantly improving access to health, social and educational services, contributing to a lasting change in attitudes towards the RC in Montana, working to overcome segregation and creating sustainable models for Roma inclusion in local community management. The project will build a sustainable network of 5 support offices located within the RC themselves, through which the envisaged basic and additional services will be provided, access to the systems of the institutions will be provided and individual support will be provided, information will be collected and disseminated and other important activities will be carried out. The existing team of 5 mediators will be expanded with the engagement of 4 more associates. It is envisaged to establish a coordination mechanism with the involvement of representatives of institutions, NGOs, leaders of the RC and experts. The project will contribute to the empowerment of Roma and the overcoming of both discriminatory models towards the community and internal discrimination. Numerous thematic trainings are planned for the permanent increase of the capacity for work with Roma in both municipalities - (for project team, representatives of the institutions, key representatives of the RC) in order to develop positive attitudes and achieve multiplier effect within the community. The project envisages conducting 3 thematic information campaigns - to improve access to services, to overcome discrimination and segregation, to promote good practices in the country and in other countries. Along with the innovative activities, proven traditional activities such as summer school, meetings with the parents of the children, subject to compulsory coverage, etc. are also envisaged.