RomaRise

RomaRise: Roma Resilience: Investing in Skills and Exchange

The ROMA-RISE project aims to empower young Roma individuals and foster their integration into society by strengthening their identity, enhancing skills, and building grassroots capacity. The project seeks to transform Roma youth into active change-makers by addressing societal challenges such as marginalisation, segregation, and discrimination.

Project name

Roma Resilience: Investing in Skills and Exchange, RomaRise

Project Reference Number

2024-1-HU01-KA220-YOU-000256894

Action type, Programme

KA220-YOU– Cooperation partnerships in the field of youth, Erasmus+

National Agency

HU01 – Tempus Public Foundation

Erasmus+ Result Platform

https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/projects/search/details/2024-1-HU01-KA220-YOU-000256894 

Website

https://www.romarise.eu/ 

Key objectives include:

  1. Empowering young Roma activists (Roma Rise Ambassadors) to foster inclusion and strengthen their cultural identity.
  2. Establishing a transnational network of grassroots organisations and initiatives to support Roma inclusion and cultural exchange.

Work Packages (WPs):

  1. Project Management (WP1): Ensuring smooth coordination and implementation of project activities.
  2. Capacity Building of Young Roma Activists (WP2): Developing training modules and digital resources to equip 80 young Roma activists with leadership and advocacy skills.
  3. Art and Cultural Diversity (WP3): Strengthening self-esteem and community belonging through creative workshops and artistic expression, culminating in cultural events.
  4. Networking and Awareness Raising (WP4): Building alliances and fostering dialogue to combat stereotypes and promote Roma youth participation at local and international levels.

Key Activities:

  • Creation of five national groups of young Roma activists across Albania, Bulgaria, Greece, Hungary, and Romania.
  • National and international training sessions to develop social, civic, and cultural competences.
  • Artistic workshops to promote Roma culture and enhance self-representation.
  • Networking events and advocacy campaigns to challenge stereotypes and foster social inclusion.

Expected Outcomes:

  • Empowerment of 80 Roma activists, with 50 taking active leadership roles in their communities.
  • Enhanced cultural exchange through workshops and events celebrating Roma identity.
  • Strengthened transnational network supporting Roma inclusion and policy advocacy.
  • Broader societal impact through awareness campaigns and the promotion of Roma heritage.

Consortium:

  • Coordinator:  Regional Centre for Information and Scientific Development Ltd. (Hungary)
  • Partner: Roma-Lom Foundation (Bulgaria)
  • Partner: ARSIS – Association for the Social Support of Youth (Greece)
  • Partner: ANOA: National Association of Orphans of Albania (Albania)
  • Partner: The Tranzit House (Romania)
  • Partner: C.E.G.A. – Creating Effective Grassroots Alternatives Foundation (Bulgaria)
  • Partner: Uccu Roma Informal Educational Foundation (Hungary)

Contact: Ralitza Sechkova, email: ralitzasechkova@yahoo.com, cega@cega.bg

The programme is funded by the European Union. The views and opinions expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the positions of the European Union or the Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor the EACEA can be held responsible for them.