Rom-UP! - The inclusion of Roma through quality successful educational experiences
Project Number: BU3
Country: Bulgaria
Institutions/Departments: PROJECT COORDINATING INSTITUTION: Romani Association of Women Drom Kotar Mestipen;
PARTNERS: Bulgaria: Centre for Interethnic Dialogue and Tolerance (AMALIPE)
Publication/Material: Electronic Guide: http://cloud2.snappages.com/c13113aadcc6acbc7b237bdac53d0398570c62aa/Electronic%20guide_EN_1.pdf
Project leader and contact person: Teodora Krumova
Duration: April 2012- March 2013
Short Description:
The main goal of ROM-UP! is to create an International Romani Network aimed at disseminating knowledge of effective programs to promote the social integration of Roma children (and others) with regard to achieving educational success. The project will develop strategies for pursuing social integration of minorities in participating countries (Spain, Bulgaria, Greece, Romania and Ireland).
Implementation: To overcome Roma exclusion in Bulgaria, this entails involving Roma in the selection of educational practices carried out in their communities and establishing coordinating networks that include project leaders, Roma communities and educational agencies.
Target Group(s), age & context: Roma children and young people (6-18) and adults; organisations, institutions and other entities working with Roma children; Roma grass roots communities; teaching staff, local organisations, associations, public authorities and NGOs sensitive to the subject of Roma social and economic inclusion and access to education; and organisations working with children from disadvantaged backgrounds (immigrants, people with disabilities, etc.).
Approach/Method: networks, community participation
Type: Seminars, electronic guide, working group meetings
Funding: European Commission under the Lifelong Learning Programme
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