Description
The project is necessary in order to promote the respect for human rights, non-discrimination and social equity within the general population and to change their perception related to the roma population. First objective: 20 young journalists and future journalists will be trained, informed and more aware of the legislation on discrimination, social inequity and how mass media influence the public. The journalists will accomplish at least 30 real stories of the roma children and youth using a new journalistic method. The second objective is to prepare and sustain 15 theatre performances by children (roma and non-roma) that promote democratic values, non-discrimination in schools and kindergartens in Vaslui and Iasi counties. The children that watch the play will become more aware about discrimination and how this affects Roma children. The additional results of the project: the developing of the two NGOs partners in this project (they will become more visible in their communities), 10 young roma that will be voluntarily involved in project activities, 15 teachers and educators involved in organizing the theatre performances.
Summary of project results
“Look beyond appearances” project was developed by the Association for Continuous Development AD PLUS Iasi in partnership with a youth Roma association from town of Barlad (School Elite Association). The project was necessary in order to promote the respect for human rights, non-discrimination and social equity within the general population and to change their perception related to the Roma population. Project’s objectives consisted of: 1. 20 young journalists and future journalists trained, informed and more aware of the legislation on discrimination and social inequity and how mass media influence and educate the public. Following the training, journalists accomplished 41 real stories of the roma children and youth using a new journalistic method that made the public more sensitive to their subjects’ situation. The stories are available on a printed magazine, and also online (
http://www.orientat.ro/category/blog-en/?lang=en). Some of the people that were the subject of the stories recognized that talking about their lives made them realize that is important to recognize their identity and to talk about discrimination. Some of the articles had a major impact on the readers and their subject was also taken over by other magazines (like Forbes) or TV shows; 2. Sustaining 15 theatre performances by Roma and non-Roma children that promote democratic values, non-discrimination in schools and kindergartens in Vaslui and Iasi counties. The purpose was to educate the young children in an original manner about discrimination, racism and social inequities. 17 performances were staged throughout Vaslui and Iasi county and also one show in Bucharest. The play had a great impact on their direct beneficiaries (children involved in the play) but also on their indirect beneficiaries (teachers, parents, local communities).
Summary of bilateral results