Description
The project addresses the social and economic exclusion of the Roma in Nikola Kozlevo Municipality, Shumen District, due to their low literacy (40% are illiterate, 25% have primary education). The project aims at integrating the Roma by raising their awareness about the importance of education, healthcare and employment. First, an awareness-raising campaign to prevent school dropout will be held targeting 700 students in 5th-12th grade and about 600 parents. In addition, 100 parents will be actively involved in a school for parents. Second, the healthcare campaign will be held including leaflets, free medical check-ups, counselling of young mothers and vaccinations. Third, a group of 55 young people will be trained as trainers in youth participation, fundamental human rights and intercultural cooperation. The project will benefit the Roma community and the local community in general. The partner will help with its expertise, experts, premises, planning and technical support.
Summary of project results
The project aimed at raising the number of educated Roma citizens, improve health awareness, mobilize youth involvement and raise awareness about human rights and intercultural cooperation among the inhabitants of Nikola Kozlevo Municipality. Three campaigns were organized under the project: “Education Means Success in Life”, “My Health is My Wealth” and “Young People in Action” which helped achieve the project goals. The following results were achieved: improved cooperation between the vulnerable groups and marginalized communities and civil society organizations active in the area; improved motivation and commitment of the parents from minority communities by the setting up of School for Parents; improved attendance and performance of Roma students; decreased number of minority students who drop out of school. The direct beneficiaries were 256 parents and 454 students and young people from Nikola Kozlevo Municipality. The project partner was Nikola Kozlevo Municipality which provided an office space of the organization, expertise in the field of youth actions, education and health care. For more information, please, visit:
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Summary of bilateral results