The Anthology of Communities

Description

The Anthology of Communities project aims to increase the visibility of the activity of non-governmental organizations in the field of community services among stakeholders and the general public through two awareness and involvement campaigns over a period of 8 months. On the one hand, the project meets the needs of at least 50 non-governmental organizations active in the field of community services by developing an Anthology with information about their projects, activities and work results, as well as the development of digital tools and a platform which will support their promotion and the involvement of citizens in the activities of the organizations. Also, 5 meetings will be organized that will include the performance of the play "Moara cu noroi", conceived and performed by young Roma beneficiaries of the INTERSECT project implemented by the EasyECO Association through ACF (April 2021-December 2022), as a community good practice, followed by a round table attended by representatives of local non-governmental organizations, decision-makers, journalists, the business environment, with 500 direct participants and 5000 beneficiaries of the campaign to promote the events organized in 5 cities. In parallel, a digital campaign will be run to popularize the work of organizations in the field of community services for vulnerable groups among young people, at least 20,000 beneficiaries, to increase their participation as volunteers, donors or supporters in these organizations.

Summary of project results

For the entrepreneurial training activity, the main risk identified was the decrease in community interest in the project. To counter this, measures such as meetings with local authorities, collaboration agreements validated by the authorities and the involvement of city halls in supporting the efforts were taken. Also, a target group identification tool was created and a questionnaire was developed to motivate participation in the project activities. For the counseling and support activities, the risks identified included the low participation of beneficiaries in the support activities for finding a job and the low quality of the business plans in the competition. To counter these risks, local authorities were involved in the dissemination of the services offered, a Roma vocational counselor was hired and resources were allocated for training and consultancy in the development of business plans. Applications and registration forms were also created to motivate participation in the workshops dedicated to non-discrimination. Overall, the project management team anticipated risks and implemented strategies to manage them effectively, focusing on involving local authorities, motivating beneficiaries, and providing additional support to maximize the success of the proposed project activities.

Project management; Activity 2. Information and communication, as well as the activities corresponding to the fulfillment of the project''s objectives, respectively: A3. Entrepreneurial training: "Entrepreneurial education for the well-being of Roma from interethnic rural communities" (deliverables: training contracts, evaluation forms, attendance lists, 118 people trained in the field of entrepreneurship, photos of training activities, database) A4. Counseling and support: "From craft to own business" (deliverables: minutes for putting into operation support centers, counseling sheets, individualized development plans, 65 beneficiaries received support in looking for a job, a regulation business plan competition, a business plan competition took place, 8 entrepreneurs did not benefit from financial support for starting small businesses in the field of handicrafts) A5. Actions to promote multicultural dialogue: "Roma and non-Roma together" (1 course support made, 85 people identified to participate in workshops dedicated to promoting non-discrimination and tolerance of Roma, 1 initiative group established, 10 community actions that promote non-discrimination of the Roma, 50 rural citizens participated in the community actions). A6. Organizational development: 3 members of the project team benefit from the development of project management skills. in the long term, the project facilitated the socio-professional integration of Roma in the interethnic rural communities targeted by the project through mutual understanding and respect, but also through changes in stereotyped behaviors in the long term, in ways that have a positive impact on the entire community. Understanding the problem of discrimination against Roma and how we can work together to combat it is essential to building a fair and inclusive society.

1 functional management system
2 conferences (start and end of project) on the progress and results of the project organized and implemented
118 beneficiaries from interethnic rural communities will obtain a certification in the field of entrepreneurship.
2 support centers put into operation in interethnic rural communities. 1 prize competition initiated and implemented. 8 business plans in the field of crafts awarded. 6 economic enterprises realized (PFA/II/IF) 8 beneficiaries receive support for business initiation and development 64 beneficiaries of the target group benefit from support for increasing employability. 1 platform for the promotion of Roma and non-Roma crafts put into operation.
85 people (Roma and non-Roma) participated in workshops dedicated to intercultural dialogue.
3 members of the project team will benefit from the development of skills in the field of management procedures.