Description
Told - where the project is taking place - is one of the least developed villages in Hungary. Here people, regardless they are Roma or not, they have hardly any opportunity to find a job, or become successful citizens. They need to become the members of a community, which starts to do something to develop their life. The Real Pearl Foundation have been working with them for some years in order to empower them in the different fields of life. In the local community the women have key role in the surging community. The project wants to help them to be more conscious and effective in their life. They ensure trainings and community events, which focus on main issues of the lives of these women: household, economic planning, domestic violence, handling of conflicts and conscious family planning. During the project 30 Roma and non Roma women's skills, self-conscious and their community is developed. They organize events and excursions and they communicate about their life and points of views through the channels of the citizen's media. They can prove themselves their family and the wider society, that their activity can shape our future.
Summary of project results
The Igazgyöngy ("Real Pearl") Foundation ran a successful women's community building and development project titled "Being Capable" in Told, Hungary. The 21-week project was divided into three parts, with three sessions every week: The "Household skills" module for learning kitchen and household practices, recipes. The "Informed family planning and child-rearing" module, leading all the way into adulthood. The "Cooperative skills against domestic violence" module on handling conflicts, domestic violence and abuse, and addiction problems. They invited guest speakers once per month, either on-site or via Skype. They closed each module with a village event with cooking, children's shows, and concerts by guest artists. During the programme, participants had access to a psychologist. they were also able to organize three trips (to Máriapócs, Békés, and Eger) which enriched the participants with some unforgettable moments, and helped them to form a true community.
Summary of bilateral results