Project – rroma.org https://rroma.org Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:33:12 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://rroma.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/cropped-greenwheel_large-1-32x32.png Project – rroma.org https://rroma.org 32 32 Roma Projects https://rroma.org/roma-projects/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=roma-projects Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:33:12 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35635 In 2022, €335,845,065 was spent on the action plan for the Strategy for Equality, Inclusion, and Participation of Roma by 2030, according to a monitoring report.

Out of 159 planned activities for 2025, only 10 were completed, while 125 were in progress, 22 were being prepared, and 2 were deemed unfulfilled, particularly in education.

The report will be presented to a working group for monitoring and evaluating the Strategy after government discussion.

]]> Slovakia: Project https://rroma.org/slovakia-project/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=slovakia-project Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:13:43 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35479 Development teams in Slovakia will receive over 28 million euros from European sources to assist marginalized Roma communities with employment, education, housing, and social issues.

The project, named Development Teams II, aims to build on the successes of the previous initiative, Development Teams I, which helped over 2,600 families and improved living conditions for many.

The new initiative will also focus on the professional development of team workers to better meet the needs of local residents.

]]> Expensive Kindergarten https://rroma.org/expensive-kindergarten/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=expensive-kindergarten Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:02:42 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35458 The Hungarian state provided 460 million forints for the construction of a Reformed kindergarten in Tiszacsernyő (Slovakia); however, construction has not yet begun, despite the 2025 deadline.

According to an article by *Napunk*, the Reformed Christian Church in Slovakia requested the funds on November 27, 2023, and the Bethlen Gábor Fund Management made the decision regarding the matter on December 9, 2024. Under the grant agreement, the kindergarten was to be built by December 31, 2025, with the financial and professional reports submitted by January 30, 2026. However, construction has not yet started. The site in question is covered in municipal waste and overgrown vegetation.

]]> Slovak Roma Projects https://rroma.org/slovak-roma-projects/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=slovak-roma-projects Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:25:59 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35370 A total of €335,845,065 was utilized last year to implement the action plan for the Strategy for Roma Equality, Inclusion, and Participation up to 2030. This is according to the monitoring report on the implementation of the action plans for the Strategy for Roma Equality, Inclusion, and Participation up to 2030 for the year 2025. The government is scheduled to review the document on Wednesday, October 7.

The Government Office of the Slovak Republic, which is submitting the report, specifies in the document that out of 159 activities designated for 2025, ten were successfully completed, 125 were in the implementation phase, 22 were in preparation, and two were assessed as unfulfilled. These tasks related to the field of education—specifically, supporting the acquisition of the Slovak language by pupils from Roma communities via their mother tongue through the creation of innovative teaching materials, and implementing activities to help pupils (including those from marginalized Roma communities) attain secondary vocational education.

]]> Job Market https://rroma.org/job-market/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=job-market Sun, 04 Oct 2026 15:31:29 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35354 The United School in Čaklov is launching a project aimed at helping disadvantaged students integrate into the job market, with a budget of over 315,000 euros over 32 months.

The initiative will collaborate with a civic association working with Roma communities and a private sector representative providing vocational training. The project aims to strengthen social inclusion, connect education with practical skills, and create a pilot model for a simulated school integration social enterprise.

It will be interesting to see how many disadvantaged” students, aka Roma will find a job. One could then say if this was an efficient use of the money.

]]> Really? https://rroma.org/really-35/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=really-35 Sat, 26 Sep 2026 14:14:51 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35200 According to the article, the Romanian government is offering €50,000 in non-repayable funding to young Roma individuals (ages 18-30) to start businesses, as part of the Start-Up Nation program, amidst a record number of business closures in the country.

Eligibility criteria for the funding rely on self-declaration of Roma ethnicity, raising concerns about potential misuse and the impact on actual Roma individuals seeking support.

The program aims to reduce poverty among the Roma community but may inadvertently inflate the number of declared Roma, affecting future government programs and representation.

Well, the current official number of Roma is really low and far from reality …

]]> Slovakia, Roma, and NGOs https://rroma.org/slovakia-roma-and-ngos-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=slovakia-roma-and-ngos-2 Sat, 26 Sep 2026 14:08:21 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35186 Rudolf Budai, a Romani goldsmith, has joined the political party Právo na pravdu to advocate for the Romani community and address issues of poverty and exploitation by NGOs and state-funded organizations.

Budai criticizes the misuse of state funds meant for cultural support, highlighting the high costs of cultural events that burden impoverished families, and calls for free access to state-funded cultural activities.

He proposes the establishment of state enterprises in Romani communities to create jobs and improve living conditions, while party leaders emphasize the need for accountability and a return to work ethics in addressing community issues.

]]> Nice but … https://rroma.org/nice-but/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nice-but Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:55:39 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35157 The project “Bridge of Colors: Uniting Cultures through Creativity and Knowledge” has commenced in Shumen, aimed at fostering interaction among children from various ethnic backgrounds through creative activities.

The project, funded by the Education Program 2021-2027, involves five kindergartens and aims to create an inclusive educational environment over a 24-month period.

Activities will include workshops, excursions, and a “Friendship Festival” to showcase the traditions and crafts of different ethnic groups, with parental involvement emphasized throughout the project.

What is the outcome?

  • Започна изпълнението на проекта “Мост от цветове: Съединяваме култури чрез творчество и знание”, каза зам.-кметът на Шумен Даниела Русева. In: Utro Ruse. 24.09.2026. https://utroruse.com/article/1321146/
]]> Slovenian Project https://rroma.org/slovenian-project/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=slovenian-project Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:53:31 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35084 The project has involved over 200 Roma individuals from three municipalities, focusing on individual and family counseling, educational support for children and youth, and workshops to promote education and social inclusion.

Concrete activities have been implemented to improve living conditions, including the installation of raised garden beds to encourage gardening and healthy eating, along with community engagement.

The project emphasizes understanding Roma culture, history, and language, and aims to strengthen trust and social inclusion between the Roma community and the local environment.

]]> Roma Initiatives https://rroma.org/roma-initiatives/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=roma-initiatives Sat, 19 Sep 2026 14:21:15 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35041 Seven local initiatives in 2026 demonstrated how Roma organizations can empower their communities through education, cultural preservation, and women’s empowerment.

The results of the project “Empowering Local Roma Organizations” were presented at a press conference by the Ecumenical Humanitarian Organization, highlighting activities from various cities.

Initiatives included workshops on traditional Roma cuisine and projects aimed at preventing violence and discrimination, showcasing the importance of collaboration in strengthening Roma communities.

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